Products in Cationic Surfactants: Anti-Aging Products

Kalhygienic Skin is an innovative patented cosmetic ingredient that introduces the concept of “Cosmetic vs Pandemic” in skin care applications bringing the skin bioprotection until 4-5 hours. The specialty is composed of biomimetic hydroxyapatite functionalized with a cationic surfactant with proven hygienizing features, active against several species of micro-organisms, including bacteria and viruses (eg. Coronavirus and Influenza strains). The hydroxyapatite works as skin pH dependent delivery system for the hygienizing surfactant and promotes several beneficial actions to the skin.

Ajinomoto CAE is a natural cationic surfactant derived from L-Arginine, PCA and fatty acid. CAE is a very safe and suitable ingredient for cosmetic products. It is adsorbed to the hair and acts as an effective hair conditioner. CAE is biodegradable despite the fact that it is a cationic surfactant.

Miconium™ CTAC25 is a quaternary ammonium salt. It offers excellent antistatic and softening properties, making it ideal for application in hair conditioners and rinses.

Micomin™ SAPDA is composed of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine. Amidoamines are generally compatible with anionic surfactants, easier to formulate with, and function as better foaming aids. They are used as secondary conditioning agent to provide a special effect, while a primary conditioning agent such as cationic surfactant is added to reduce combing force and eliminate static. This product is suitable for use in rinses, conditioners, and shampoos.

QUARTAMIN® 60L is a cationic surfactant -cetrimonium chloride - mainly used as conditioning agent in hair rinse preparations.