Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Moisturizing

DOWSIL(TM) 2502 Cosmetic Fluid is a specialized formulation tailored for skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care applications. It exhibits skin substantivity, offering controlled moisturization for enhanced skin comfort. This fluid uniquely boosts the SPF of both organic and inorganic sunscreens, contributing to effective sun protection. Additionally, it improves shine, is non-comedogenic, and reduces whitening in antiperspirants. Its compatibility with various organic cosmetic ingredients adds versatility to formulations, making DOWSIL(TM) 2502 Cosmetic Fluid an excellent choice for a wide range of beauty and personal care products.

DOWSIL(TM) FA 4004 ID Silicone Acrylate is a film former designed for long lasting benefits in color cosmetics and skin care applications. It exhibits good compatibility with organic sunscreens, pigments and cosmetic ingredients. It provides sebum resistance, wash off resistance as well as comfort to wear. 

DOWSIL(TM) 580 Wax is a soft, solid mixture of stearyl alcohol and stearoxytrimethylsilane. The cosmetic properties of this wax are a result of the silicone moiety. The inclusion of the stearoxy group involves compatibility with organic ingredients. Hair care and skin care products benefit from the property of this wax to facilitate the formation of a very thin film that is neither oily, tacky, nor too dry.

DOWSIL(TM) 3901 Liquid Satin Blend is a mixture of a high molecular weight polymer in dimethicone. This product is a film former as well as a sensory and texture enhancer. It has benefits for hair conditioning, hair protection, and combing in hair care applications, and moisturization and sun protection in skin care applications.

Dow North America Fluid AP is a low-viscosity fluid that provides emolliency, solvency, and slip. This product can be used to formulate roll-on, stick, and aerosol antiperspirants. It delivers a smooth feel while assisting with the spreadability of antiperspirant actives.

DOWSIL(TM)  2511 Cosmetic Wax is a water dispersible silicone glycol copolymer wax with a low melting point and is a water soluble, skin temperature melting wax for increased moisturization and humectancy. It is helpful to add this product into the water phase, where it will disperse with proper mixing, either cold or with heat.

ACULYN(TM) 2051 Rheology Modifier is an inverse (water-in-oil) emulsion of sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. This emulsion contains two surfactants, one to stabilize the thickening agent and the other to help bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous phase of the formulation. When the product is added to water, the polymer expands into the water phase to thicken and give stability to the preparation. As the formulation thickens, the oil-phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

DOWSIL(TM) 5562 Carbinol Fluid is a carbinol-functional silicone fluid. This material is unique due to its polar organic substituents. The silicone and organic combination provides multiple benefits in personal care applications. This moderately polar material has a novel compatibility profile. This product also acts as a superior suspension aid for pigments, salts, and sunscreens.

EPITEX(TM) 66 Polymer is a film former that provides outstanding water resistance, improved feel on skin and ease of processing in a variety of formulation types, including O/W, W/O and W/S formulations. Compatible with other typical sunscreen ingredients, and suitable for use in creams, lotions and pump sprays.

DOWSIL(TM) SW-8005 C30 Resin Wax is a silicone resin wax with a melting point of 66°C. This unique compound blends the physical and chemical attributes of silicone wax and silicone resin, offering enhanced non-transfer properties. It acts as a semi-occlusive material and finds versatile application across various cosmetic products, including color cosmetics, skincare, sun care, and hair care formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion has been designed as a unique way of incorporating high (> 120 x 106 mm²/s) viscosity silicone polymer into water based systems. DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 offers a rich feel, wash-off resistance, and film barrier properties in skin care applications; it provides a superior foam profile and skin feel in body washes; it also provides smoothness, detangling, enhanced fragranced intensity in hair care. Additionally, DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion can be used as a viscosity builder in water-in-silicone systems.

DOWSIL(TM) 2503 Cosmetic Wax is an alkylmethylsiloxane wax that melts upon contact with skin and provides moisturizing benefits in hand lotions, body creams, facial treatments, suncare creams/lotions, and other color cosmetics. It is a true hybrid of hydrocarbon and siloxane chemistry.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers are linear, high molecular weight, poly(ethylene oxide) polymers that are supplied as white powders. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers also boost foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer is designed to enhance deposition on skin of fragrance or actives such as occlusive moisturizers (e.g. sunflower seed oil, etc.., …) for bath, shower & hygiene applications. SoftCAT™ SK-MH Conditioning Polymer provides exceptional deposition while enabling to formulate clear body washes.

XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion is a non-ionic emulsion supplied at 60% silicone content. The emulsion contains a blend of ultra-high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane and high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane. XIAMETER(TM) MEM-1352 Emulsion delivers conditioning, shine, and sensory benefits in shampoos and conditioners. It can also be used in shower gels to provide emolliency, creamier foam, and a silky smooth after feel on skin.

DOWSIL(TM) 2501 Cosmetic Wax is a silicone glycol copolymer wax that is water-dispersible. This product has a low melting point and is used in skincare, haircare, suncare, antiperspirant, and deodorant applications. It has a moisturizing effect and is shown to boost foaming in surfactant systems.

Lamesoft® PO 65 functions as a lipid layer enhancer and thickening agent, suitable for various cosmetic cleansing applications, including shower gels, foam baths, shampoos, and baby products. Utilizing a nature-based lipid found naturally in human skin, it delivers a profound moisturizing effect and promotes skin softness. Its properties are particularly advantageous for children's skin, making it a preferred ingredient in products designed for them. It serves multiple functions, including re-fatting, thickening, moisturizing, and viscosity modification. It holds certifications and compliance with COSMOS, BDIH Standard, NaTrue, RSPO Supply Chain Certified, and ECOCERT. Additionally, it provides various benefits, including re-fatting, cleansing, prevention of hair breakage, promoting healthy-looking hair, improved thickness, softening, moisturizing, shine enhancement, and conditioning.

Beauté by Roquette® GA 290 Organic Acid is a multi-functional ingredient that acts as a preservative booster and anti-aging, anti-acne and peeling agent in a variety of cosmetic applications. Benefits Adapted to all skin types, especially to sensitive skin Gentle exfoliator and peeling agent Heavy metal chelator (EDTA substitute) pH regulator Features Plant-based polyhydroxy acid (PHA) Very fine particle size Non-irritating Preservative enhancer when used in a certain pH range

Beauté by Roquette® PO 160 Polyol is a natural humectant and moisturizer for oral care, skin care, color cosmetic and hair care applications. Benefits Natural preservative booster at high concentration Compacting agent for dry powder forms Texturizing agent Non-cariogenic Features Very high solubility Solubility in water

Beauté by Roquette® PO 455 is a COSMOS approved plant-based humectant, texturizer and palatability enhancer. This pure maltitol syrup, specifically designed for cosmetics, is produced by hydrogenation of natural disaccharide maltose obtained from a specific enzymatic hydrolysis of native starch. Beauté by Roquette® PO 455 contains about 55% maltitol on dry matter. It is a viscous clear, stable & non-crystallizing syrup, able to give body to cosmetic products.

Beauté by Roquette® PO 070 Polyol is a humectant and moisturizer for oral, skin, sun and hair care applications and color cosmetics. Benefits Natural preservative at high concentration Body enhancer and thickening agent Non-cariogenic for ready-to-use sweet syrups Features Very high bacteriological quality and stability Very high water miscibility and solubility High chemical stability even in alkaline conditions Resistant to acids and to dilute alkalis High thermal stability Non-fermentable by many microorganisms

Beauté by Roquette® PO 370 is a moisturizing agent that can be used in: daily facial washes, as a mild scrubbing agent flavored lipsticks, to improve overall sensorial experience by providing sweetness or masking a bitter taste oral care products, to aid in tooth remineralisation and tooth decay prevention Features High solubility in water (about 64g/100g water) Large particle size Excellent thermal and chemical stability Reduces microbial growth Reduces chemical reactions and enzyme activity in the final product Sweet flavor

Beauté by Roquette® PO 260 is a natural ingredient that helps stabilize actives in skin care, color cosmetics and oral care applications. It also acts as: Humectant and moisturizer Opacifier Mild scrubbing agent Anti-caking agent Freeze-drying agent Features White crystalline powder Derived from starch Moisture preserving properties Excellent chemical stability Non-cariogenic

Beauté by Roquette® PO 500 is a new, patented microbiota-balancing active for oral health and skin care products. It also acts as a strong humectant and moisturizing agent. Benefits Reduces or neutralizes the growth of oral pathogen bacteria Prevents bad breath (halitosis), biofilm formation and dental caries Acts as a strong moisturizing agent to induce immediate skin or hair hydration Performs as an antimicrobial agent Imparts a pleasant, non-tacky feel on the skin Features Plant-based Extremely pure isosorbide solution High water and alcohol solubility High chemical stability even in alkaline conditions High thermal stability Non-cariogenic

Cegesoft® PS 6 serves as an emollient offering various benefits, including stabilizing emulsions, boosting viscosity, and providing skin protection, softening, moisturizing, lubrication, conditioning, and emolliency. Cegesoft® PS 6 is suitable for skincare applications.

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.

Myritol® 318 is an emollient with the INCI name caprylic/capric triglyceride. This liquid formulation offers a range of benefits, including self-tanning, spreadability, sun protection, after-sun repair, skin protection, moisturizing, lubricating, conditioning, and emolliency. Myritol® 318 complies with clean standards such as Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, and Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty. In its liquid form, this emollient ensures ease of application.

Plantapon® AF is a surfactant blend tailored for water-free body cleansing products and bath/shower oils. Its notable feature lies in fortifying the skin's lipid layer and providing effective moisturization, making it an excellent choice for sensitive skin formulations. With natural, plant-based origins and free from preservatives, amines, and listed California Proposition 65 components, it offers a solvent-free and naturally derived solution. Its functions as a surfactant cover various application formats like oil, rinse-off, and stick formulations in the realm of cosmetics.

Myritol® 331 is a clear, slightly yellowish oil derived from modified coconut oil, functioning as a medium-spreading emollient with remarkable emulsifying properties. Myritol® 331 is beneficial in sun care products, efficiently dissolving crystalline UV filters and dispersing pigments.

Biophytex® LS 9832 functions as an anti-aging agent with various benefits, including moisturizing, evening skin tone, skin protection, sun protection, free radical scavenging, stress reduction, UV protection, dark circle reduction, microcirculation enhancement, fine line reduction, and wrinkle prevention. It is primarily utilized in personal care applications, specifically in beauty and care skin care, sun care, and treatment products. Its applications extend to anti-aging products and treatments for conditions such as rosacea (redness).

Cetiol® 868 is a versatile emollient recognized for its exceptional benefits. This ingredient excels in sensory enhancement, spreadability, and is suitable for sensitive skin. Its diverse properties include skin protection, softening, lubricating, and effective skin conditioning. With these attributes, Cetiol® 868 elevates the skincare experience in various applications like balms, creams, lotions, masks, and rinse-off products. Its efficacy extends to formulations such as body creams, lotions, and facial masks, contributing to an enhanced sensory appeal. Cetiol® 868 stands out as a preferred choice for wet wipes, tissues, and towels, ensuring a luxurious and nourishing feel in skincare routines.

BTC Europe GmbH Oligolin BC10028 is a multi-functional ingredient for the personal care market, functioning as a firming agent and skin barrier protectant. This plant-based powder is characterized by an extensive list of clean and conscious beauty labeling claims, making it suitable for a variety of applications, particularly in skin care. With benefits ranging from barrier function improvement and skin tightening to anti-aging and collagen boosting, BTC Europe GmbH Oligolin BC10028 is ideal for use in creams, leave-on products, lotions, and serums, catering to various skin care needs.

Cegesoft® C 24 functions as an emollient, offering benefits like emulsion stabilization, viscosity boosting, and skin conditioning for skin care applications.

Cetiol® CC is an emollient featuring the INCI name dicaprylyl carbonate. This liquid formulation provides a multitude of benefits, including spreadability, conditioning, emolliency, dispersing, outstanding skin feel, sun protection, after-sun repair, skin protection, easy removal, self-tanning, solubilizing, moisturizing, pleasant feel, and lubricating. Cetiol® CC proudly adheres to various clean and environmentally conscious labeling claims, such as Clean at Sephora, From Renewable Resources, Natural, Organic, Credo Clean Standard, Biodegradable, Low VOC, and Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty. In its liquid form, Cetiol® CC ensures easy application and removal.

Cegesoft® HF 62 is a solid emollient known for its versatile benefits, including emolliency, moisturizing, and skin conditioning. Its hydrophilic properties make it an excellent choice for skin care applications, offering emulsion stabilization and skin protection. Additionally, it acts as a lubricating agent and aids in viscosity enhancement. Suitable for skin care formulations and various chemical manufacturing processes.

Cegesoft® PS 17 is an emollient with multiple benefits like stabilizing emulsions, boosting viscosity, and providing skin protection, softening, moisturizing, lubrication, and conditioning. It's ideal for various skincare applications.