Products in Rheology Modifiers: Hydrating

Verdessence Alginate, formerly Hydagen® 558P, hails from algae and elevates skin formulations with an enhanced feel. Ideal for skincare, it's a top-notch rheology modifier. In hair care, it's a versatile fixative and modifier, ensuring enduring curl definition even in humid conditions.

STEPAN-MILD® L3 is a multi-functional ingredient with various roles, including viscosity building, foam boosting, emulsification, and emollience. It's a valuable addition to formulations like shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, and cream or lotion. Moreover, it aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's standards and is listed on cleangredients.

Verdessence™ Alginate (formerly Hydagen® 558P) is an algae-based, natural rheology modifier that also provides an enhanced feel on the skin, making it suitable for skin care formats. In hair applications, it acts as a multifunctional styling fixative and rheology modifier, providing a natural hold and long-lasting curl definition, even in high humidity.

Hispagel® Oil LV can primarily be used as a lubricant, sensory modifier, and moisturizing agent due to its rheological properties, water solubility, and hydration capacity. Hispagel® Oil LV is commonly used in cosmetic products for skin care and hair treatment.

Hispagel® 200 NS is a crystal-clear multifunctional moisturizing gel that, due to its rheological properties, water-solubility, and hydration capacity, it can be used as a base for water-soluble and moisturizing aqueous gels, as moisturizing agent for skin care and hair treatment, or as a thickening and stabilizing agent for cosmetic formulations. It has an outstanding spray ability, making it an excellent ingredient for sprayable gels and lotions.

BELSIL® REG 1103 B is a hydrophilic resin elastomer gel that consists of a silicone copolymer network blended with a non-volatile, low-viscosity dimethicone and a silicone polyglucoside. The inclusion of silicone polyglucoside, a nonionic surfactant with an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value of approximately 6-7, enables the gel to absorb water and function as a secondary emulsifier. This transparent gel offers a pleasant sensory experience, both during and after application. BELSIL® REG 1103 B serves as an effective thickener in formulations while providing a smooth application. Additionally, it demonstrates shear-thinning behavior, facilitating the easy spreading of cosmetic products during application and aiding in the incorporation of pigments into formulations.

MASESTER® E2382 is a versatile powerhouse known for its roles as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, opacifier, stabilizer, emollient, viscosity modifier, and re-fatting agent. Applications span the realms of personal care, enhancing bath and shower, hair care, skin care, and sun care products. Experience the multifaceted benefits of MASESTER® E2382 in your formulations, catering to a range of beauty and care needs.

MASCOL® 18/98P is a versatile ingredient serving as a viscosity modifier, emulsifier, emollient, film former, and re-fatting agent. It brings an array of benefits, including: Emulsion Stabilization Hydration Irritation Reduction Moist Feel Moisturizing Non-drying Effects Skin Protection Smoothing Softening Water Absorbency MASCOL® 18/98P applications extend to the realm of personal care, where it enhances various products.

MASCOL® 16/98P is a high-quality, naturally derived fatty alcohol. It can be used as an emollient, emulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, or foam inhibitor in various applications like creams and lotions, shampoos, or detergents to moisturize and smooth the skin and hair, as well as to reduce irritations. MASCOL® 16/98P is vegan, non-GMO, non-allergenic, and derived from sustainable palm oil, produced by the Musim Mas group. The product is offered as a liquid or in white solid form as pastilles.

MASCOL® 68/50P is a high-quality blend of natural cetyl and stearyl alcohol (50:50). It can be used as an emollient, emulsifier, stabilizer, refatting agent, or opacifier in various applications like creams and lotions, shampoos, or detergents to moisturize and smooth the skin and hair, as well as to reduce irritation. MASCOL® 68/50P is vegan, non-GMO, non-allergenic, and derived from sustainable palm oil, produced by the Musim Mas group. The product comes as a liquid or in white solid form as pastilles. Please refer to MASCOL® 68/50P for a 30:70 mix of Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol. Our MASCOL product range is halal and kosher.

MASESTER® E6300 is manufactured from coconut-derived caprylic/capric acid and glycerine, used in the food and beverage industries as a versatile ingredient for flavor, food, and beverages, and in the pharmaceutical industry as a solubilizer, clouding agent, excipient, and wetting agent.

MASCEROL™ Glycerine 99.7 USP, non-GMO is highly refined with a minimum glycerol content of 99,7%. MASCEROL™ Refined Glycerine is used as a base ingredient in personal care preparations. It provides moisturizing properties and improves skin permeability. It is a gentle ingredient for anti-aging and anti-irritant cosmetics, found in skin & hair care applications, shaving cream, soaps & water-based lubricants. MASCEROL™ Refined Glycerine is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical production and preparations for improving smoothness, providing lubrication, and because of its humectant characteristics. It is found in allergen immunotherapies, cough syrups, tinctures, elixirs & expectorants. It is a tablet-holding agent and a key ingredient in soft gelatin capsules. In food as well as beverage applications MASCEROL™ serves as a humectant or wetting agent, solvent, sweetener or sugar substitute (approx. 60 % as sweet as sucrose), thickening agent, or filler.

MASESTER® E7000 is a versatile, palm-based ingredient derived from fractionated fatty acids (mainly caprylic and capric acids) and refined glycerine. This odorless product finds applications across the flavor, food, and beverage sectors, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Serving as a solubilizer, clouding agent, excipient, and wetting agent, MASESTER® E7000 seamlessly enhances formulations.

MASCEROL™ Glycerine 99.7 USP, non-GMO, RSPO MB is highly refined with a minimum glycerol content of 99.7%. MASCEROL™ Refined Glycerine is used as a base ingredient in personal care preparations. It provides moisturizing properties and improves skin permeability. It is a gentle ingredient for anti-aging and anti-irritant cosmetics found in skin and hair care applications, shaving cream, soaps, and water-based lubricants. MASCEROL™ Refined Glycerine is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical production and preparations for improving smoothness, providing lubrication, and because of its humectant characteristics. It is also found in allergen immunotherapies, cough syrups, tinctures, elixirs, and expectorants. It is a tablet-holding agent and a key ingredient in soft gelatin capsules. In food as well as beverage applications, MASCEROL™ serves as a humectant or wetting agent, solvent, sweetener, or sugar substitute (approximately 60% as sweet as sucrose), thickening agent, or filler.

MASESTER® E6000 is crafted from palm-based oils, this unique compound results from the reaction of fractionated fatty acids, primarily caprylic and capric acids, with refined glycerine. Its diverse applications span the realm of personal care, including AP/Deo, Baby Care, Bath and Shower, Color Cosmetics, Hair Care, Nail Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Treatment Products. In the realm of Personal Hygiene, it lends its efficacy to Wipes, tissue, and Towel solutions.

Glacial Bay Organic Pure Marine Clay is a mineral-rich powder with natural cleansing, purifying, exfoliating, and oil absorption properties. It is ideally suited for use in various personal care and cosmetic applications. This ingredient is sustainably hand-harvested, solar dried, and powdered in British Columbia, Canada.

Naturall-Le™ Sunflower Lecithin Powder is oil-free lecithin obtained from de-oiling of Standard Lecithin. Lecithin comprises fats that are essential to cells in the human body. It is the main source of choline, a nutrient similar to the B vitamins. De-oiled Lecithin (Powder) is a pure form of Phospholipids. De-oiled Lecithin is also more hydrophilic than Standard Liquid Lecithin. It has several health benefits including support for high/low cholesterols levels, heart health, digestion, etc. It is taken as a supplement or contained in various health products. It is derived from Non GMO vegetable oilseed sources and has various applications in food, cosmetics & skin care, nutraceutical and feed industry.

Naturall-Le™ Sunflower Lecithin Liquid is a fatty substance derived from sunflower source. It is amphiphilic - attracts both water and fatty substances. It is a mixture of glycerophospholipids including phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid. It has various applications in food, cosmetics & skin care, nutraceutical and feed industry.

CEAMPHARMA® is a plant based alternative to gelatin used as gelling, texturizing, heat resistance or viscosity agent in a wide range of nutraceutical applications. In syrup applications, it is used as a suspension and viscosity agent in liquid pharmaceutical formats.

Sucragel AOF Bio is a liquid which acts as natural oil thickening agent and cold process emulsifier.

Sucragel AOF is a liquid which acts as natural oil thickening agent and cold process emulsifier.

Sucragel AP V2 is a liquid which acts as a natural oil thickening agent and cold process emulsifier.

Sucragel® XL is a liquid which acts as natural oil thickening agent and cold process emulsifier. The product is manufactured from raw materials of strictly vegetable origin.

Sucragel CF is a liquid which acts as natural oil thickening agent and cold process emulsifier.

Sapogel Q is a liquid blend which acts as a natural oil thickening agent to make balm textures.

GfN Selco Konjac Mannan 1.0 SP is comprised of Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Water and Konjak mannan. It is commonly used as Film Former and Moisturizing Agent for a variety of applications in Bath And Body Care and Skin Care. Key benefits in use include: Film forming and Moisturizing.

Konjac Mannan 1.0 SP PHE 1.0 comes from the konjac root (also devil's tongue, bot. Amorphophallus konjac) - known in China as »Ju Ruo« and in Japan as »Konyaku«. The polysaccharides act primarily as thickeners, but at the same time moisturize the skin. As a natural, film-forming thickener, the Konjac Mannan 1.0 SP PHE 1.0 solution can be processed with other natural thickeners to form a non-sticky care gel. This product is free of parabens.

GfN Selco Konjac Mannan gel powder is comprised of Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder. It is commonly used as Film Former, Thickener and Abrasive for a variety of applications in Skin Care and Treatment Products. It is a Plant Origin product. Key benefits in use include: Consistency, Film forming, Formula stability and Moisturizing. It is available in Powder form.

Selvol™ Ultalux SC Product InformationAdvanced Hydration in Personal Care FormulationsSelvol™ Ultalux SC PVOH copolymer (INCI: VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer) is a unique film former and adhesion promoter applicable in skin care, hair care and color cosmetics.Selvol™ Ultalux SC provides a balance of film-forming performance and adhesion functionality with improved hydration for use in masks and peels, anti-aging creams and lotions, pore strips and scar treatment formulations. Selvol™ Ultalux SC is tested for high quality and purity and is verified as non-irritating on skin. The improved hydration makes it ideal for use in moisturizers, multipurpose creams and moisturizing masks.Selvol™ Ultalux SC FunctionsAdhesion promoterFilm formerFixativeMoisturizationViscosity enhancement/controlApplications of Selvol™ Ultalux SC in Personal Care FormulationsThis polyvinyl alcohol copolymer can be used in cosmetics such as brow makeup, eye liners, eye shadow, and mascara; in hair care formulations for ethnic hair care/weaves, hair styling gels, and shampoos/conditioners; and in anti-aging products, body washes, facial masks and peels, pore strips, and scar treatment.Selvol™ Ultalux SC Properties1. Viscosity of a 15% solution, 20°C2. 4% Aqueous Solution3. Tensile properties and adhesion were measured on films containing 12% PVOH and 3% glycerin after casting and drying in a controlled temperature and humidity room for 24 hoursImproved Hydration in Facial Mask FormulationsSelvol™ Ultalux SC, when compared to typical PVOH-based facial masks, imparts effective skin adhesion with flexible film-forming characteristics, exhibiting improved hydration.Moisturizing Face Mask FormulationProcedure1. In mixing vessel with high speed mixer, add 15% Selvol™ Ultalux SC Solution2. Add in Ethanol, Glycerin, PEG 400, Polysorbate-20, Preservatives, Fragrances and Extracts, with blending3. Allow solution to de-aerate so that it is free of bubbles

CireNat® Rice Bran Wax is a by-product of Rice Bran Oil production. It is a natural hard, crystalline vegetable wax that is uniquely derived from rice husks. It has a high melt point of 79 - 85°C, low acid value and is often used as a substitute for other natural waxes. It consists of very long chain saturated C46-C62 esters, also known as Policosanols, from C20-C36 fatty alcohols and C20-C26 fatty acids. Rice Bran Wax naturally contains Phospholipids which act as binding agents, Phytosterols (healthy plant sterols) and Squalane which is moisturizing and has antioxidant properties.

PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 is a multipurpose organosilicone surfactant that provides slip, mar resistance and antiblocking properties to surfaces such as polyolefins and coatings, paints and inks. It improves leveling and reduces orange peel, increases gloss and provides a smooth feel to surfaces. This product is soluble in both water and solvent borne formulations and is stable at roughly neutral pH. Stability is reduced by exposure to strong acid or alkali. There is no hydroxyl functionality because all the terminal hydroxyls are acetate capped so PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 is non-reactive. In personal care, PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It is also an effective humectant and emollient for skin care products. It yields very stable formulations, is a good wetting agent, requires low usage levels and is compatible with a wide range of other materials. Being a higher molecular weight polymer, PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 has a low order of toxicity.

Actique™ Hyal Mini is a fermentation-derived low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate powder. As HA is mostly used in anti-aging skin care formulations, low molecular weight HA has been shown to increase the moisture level of damaged skin and accelerate damage repair. Actique™ Hyal Mini is an oligosaccharide of HA with excellent skin absorption, hydration and anti-wrinkle benefits. With a MW <10,000 Da., Actique™ Hyal Mini penetrates into the stratum corneum, keeping water inside to sustain the hydration effect for 3 days or longer after application. Actique™ Hyal Mini is also known to provide a “double hydration” effect from the outside in when used with high MW sodium hyaluronate powder.

BioEstolide™ 250 is a stable bio-derived, sustainable emollient with unique performance features. BioEstolide™ 250 is are multi-functional and not only enhance the feel and performance of other cosmetic ingredients, but they come with some powerful benefits of their own. BioEstolides™ are REACH registered and Kosher, Vegan and Halal certified and provide exceptional moisturization characteristics as well as a light, satiny feel.

BioEstolide™ 30 is a stable bio-derived, sustainable emollient with unique performance features. BioEstolide™ 30 is multi-functional and not only enhances the feel and performance of other cosmetic ingredients, but they come with some powerful benefits of their own. Biosynthetic Technologies is a specialty ingredient supplier to the Beauty and Personal Care industry. BioEstolides™ is REACH registered and Kosher, Vegan and Halal certified and provides exceptional moisturization characteristics as well as a light, satiny feel.

Castorwax™ MP-80 a wax-like compound obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of pure castor oil. Castorwax™ is a hard, brittle, high melting point wax that is insoluble in most organic solvents but is highly compatible with most resins and waxes.

Hydra Synol® DOI is a natural (COSMOS, Ecocert) smart lipophilic hydrator and skin barrier builder. Stimulating Aquaporins-3, it provides long-lasting hydration (>48 hours) and contributes to maintain a heatlhy barrier function by up-regulating tight junctions, desmosomes and ceramide synthase.