Products in Personal Hygiene

Schercemol™ CO ester is a light emollient ester known for its exceptional clarity and low odor, making it suitable for fragranced products. It has good solvency and imparts a non-oily feel. This ester is recommended for use in dry oil sprays, makeup removers, matte finish makeup, and moisturizers for oily skin.

Sulfochem™ ES-2PSB surfactant is a naturally-derived primary cleansing surfactant that is low in 1,4-dioxane. It is known for its excellent flash foaming properties and is commonly used in clear or pearlescent shampoos, cleansers, and bath and shower products where a high volume of foam is desired. This surfactant is bio-based and compatible with a wide range of other surfactants, enhancing its versatility in formulation development.

Novemer™ EC-2 polymer is a liquid, pre-neutralized polymer dispersed in oil. It is designed for use in oil-in-water emulsions in skin care and suncare formulations. Novemer™ EC-2 polymer enables the formulation of elegant and stable emulsions that can incorporate active ingredients with electrolytes and suspended inorganic pigments.

Glucamate™ SSE-20 emulsifier is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether esterified with stearic acid. It is supplied as a soft solid and functions as an oil-in-water emulsifier. When used in combination with Glucate™ SS emulsifier, it forms a complementary pair that offers safety and performance advantages over traditional emulsifiers. These ingredients have extremely low eye irritation scores, making them suitable for creams, lotions, and makeup products used near the eye area.

Merquat™ 100 polymer is a highly charged cationic homopolymer designed for use in hair care, bath, and shower applications. It offers various attributes, including leaving a soft and silky feel for the hair as well as a smooth and velvety feel for the skin. This polymer provides excellent slip, lubricity, and snag-free wet combability, enhancing the overall performance of the product.

Actismart™ SW green tea is an extract of sustainably sourced green tea leaves obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of green tea, the extract could help provide photoprotective, soothing, anti-acne, and anti-hair loss properties.

Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant MB is a naturally derived sodium lauryl sulfate surfactant with a pH-preserving formulation. It is low in color and odor and is suitable for use in clear or pearlescent bath or shower products, shampoos, hand soaps, and other personal care cleansers. This surfactant is known for producing copious, rich, and dense foam. It can be formulated with other secondary surfactants to create high-viscosity formulations with excellent foaming characteristics. It is included on the Safer Chemical Ingredient List (SCIL) and certified under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance supply chain protocol.

Chembetaine™ CGF surfactant is a glycerin-free surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. It is a high purity, low color ingredient that exhibits excellent foam and viscosity-building properties. Similar to Chembetaine™ CAD, it also synergistically provides mildness. This surfactant is well-suited for use in shampoos, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and bath gels.

Actismart™ SW maritime pine is a water-soluble maritime pine extract obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology with a total polyphenol marker of more than 50 ppm and a Natural Origin Content (according to ISO 16128) of 100%.

Actismart™ SW saffron is an extract of saffron flowers, a by-product of the spice industry, obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of saffron flowers, the extract could help provide rejuvenating, skin tone-evening, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity.

Actismart™ SW chamomile is an extract of chamomile flower, obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of the chamomile plant, the extract could help provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing and eye care benefits. The product is china compliant which was formerly known as CFDA.

Hydramol™ PGDS ester is a water-soluble emollient that provides moisturization and humectant properties without leaving a greasy residue. It can be used in skin care emulsions, where it delivers emolliency from the water phase upon contact. In hair treatments, its large, branched polymer structure adds body and manageability. Hydramol™ PGDS ester can replace alkanolamides in cleansing systems, providing conditioning, emolliency, viscosity building, and enhanced lather. It is recommended for use in cleansing systems, including hand sanitizer gels, as well as antiperspirant and deodorant applications.

Actismart™ SW kiwi is an extract of kiwi seeds, a by-product of the food industry, obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of kiwi seeds, the extract could help provide antioxidant, soothing, moisturizing, and skin tone-evening benefits.

Lubrizol Life Science - Beauty Potassium Cocoate is a coconut oil-derived potassium salt. It contains glycerin, which serves as a natural moisturizer in personal care formulations. Potassium Cocoate soap is often used as a base for natural shampoo formulations, liquid soaps, and body washes due to its excellent foaming capabilities and soft feel.

Glucam™ E-20 humectant is a naturally-derived, multi-functional, mild ingredient that delivers a light, satin-like emollient feel in moisturizing systems. It is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active. Its low irritation potential makes it ideal for sensitive skin formulations. Additionally, Glucam™ E-20 humectant helps prevent soap bars from cracking and acts as a process aid in soap bar extrusion.

Schercemol™ 318 ester is a highly emollient ester that is commonly used in bath oils, creams, lotions, and lipsticks. It has a low freeze point and provides lubricity without oiliness. This ester offers good spreadability and slip in various types of formulations.

Actismart™ SW glasswort is an extract of glasswort, obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of glasswort, the extract could help provide skin tone evening, rejuvenating, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

Schercemol™ DISM ester is a rich emollient that functions as an excellent wetting agent and binder for powders and pigments. It is particularly suitable for targeted area delivery in lip treatments and eye area products. This ester is recommended for use in face powder, blusher, and wet and dry face makeup.

Actismart™ SW lemon thyme is an extract of lemon thyme flowers and leaves, obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of lemon thyme, the extract could help provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Actismart™ SW apricot is an extract of apricot fruit. A by-product of the food industry obtained through sustainable Phenobio™ subcritical water technology. Based on the known benefits of apricots, the extract could help provide antioxidant, moisturizing, antibacterial, and soothing effects.

Hydramol™ PGPL ester is a very mild and completely water-soluble ester. It offers excellent clarity in aqueous systems, making it suitable for specialty hair and skin formulations such as facial toners, makeup removers, and hair detanglers. It can also be used in bath and body oils to mitigate oiliness and contribute to blooming effects. Hydramol™ PGPL ester is soluble in oils and effective in reducing the greasiness of heavy formulations. It is also recommended for use in hand sanitizer gels.

Chemoxide™ CAW surfactant is an excellent choice for mild, low-irritation formulations such as shampoos, facial cleansers, and bath products. It is a surfactant derived from coconut oil. This surfactant helps build viscosity and boost foam over a broad pH range.

Glucam™ P-10 humectant is a propoxylated methyl glucose ether derived from natural sources. It is a 100% active ingredient that enhances the luxurious feel of shampoos and other surfactant-based products. Its mildness makes it suitable for makeup products used around the eye area or formulations designed for sensitive skin. Glucam™ P-10 humectant is recommended for use in lotions, creams, cleansing formulations, hair conditioners, styling gels, and mousses.

Sulfochem™ ES-60 surfactant is a naturally derived, cost-effective surfactant with a 3-mole structure and 60% active content. It is commonly used in shampoo systems, bubble baths, and cleansers due to its excellent foaming properties. It is listed on Safer Choice, indicating its safer chemical ingredients.

Glucate™ DO emulsifier is a mild, nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier derived from methyl glucose esterified with oleic acid. It is supplied as an amber, viscous liquid and is 100% active. Glucate™ DO emulsifier is commonly used in skin products such as creams, lotions, and makeup. It acts as a non-oily emollient, imparting a satiny feel to the final product.

Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is an ampholytic terpolymer with a slightly higher molecular weight than Merquat™ PLUS 3330 polymer. It is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants and is ideal for use in liquid cleansing products. It provides silky skin feel and moisturization in skin care, bath, and shower formulations, as well as excellent wet and dry combing properties in hair care formulations.

Merquat™ 2001 polymer is a proprietary, ampholytic terpolymer primarily used in hair care products for its superior wet hair combing and detangling properties. It is recommended for use in shampoos and conditioning rinses where excellent wet and dry conditioning properties are desired.

AEROSIL® R 816 fumed silica powder offers an alternative technology to stabilize oil/water emulsions. Due to the special surface modification of the silica both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties are introduced in just one material. This enables AEROSIL® R 816 to enrich at oil/water interfaces and thereby stabilize oil droplets in a continuous water phase by the Pickering effect.Furthermore, AEROSIL® R 816 brings structure to the continuous water phase and increases its viscosity which limits the mobility of the oil droplets, thereby providing for even more emulsion stability.

dermofeel® G 10 LW 70 MB is a PEG-free solubilizer and skin friendly co-surfactant and co-emulsifier. It is designed to be convenient to handle and easy to apply. dermofeel® G 10 LW 70 MB can solubilize perfume and essential oils and works with or without alcohol. This ingredient is very well skin-compatible with a pleasant skin feel. It can be used as well as mild non-ionic secondary surfactant for hair and skin cleansing products.

TEGO® Betain 810 MB is a very mild, amphoteric surfactant with very low mucous membrane irritation. It provides high foam volume and pleasant lather properties in presence of anionic surfactants. Free of preservatives.

TEGO® White 50 MB as biodegradable multifunctional opacifier for modern cleansing and conditioning products TEGO® White 50 MB provides a white and creamy appearance to surfactant formulations. It is predominantly based on renewable raw materials and can be used as alternative to polymeric opacifiers. TEGO® White 50 MB is an easy-to-formulate, cold-processable liquid and can be added at each formulation step.

SIPERNAT® 9000 PC is composed of exceptionally sturdy, round-edged hydrated silica particles and is therefore the preferred choice for formulations with a long-lasting scrubbing effect. The large SIPERNAT® 9000 PC particles are the preferred choice for strong desquamation or as a sensory indicator when combined with smaller particles for cleaning.

ANTIL® Soft SC MB is the natural choice for a multifunctional additive for surfactant formulas with excellent thickening and foam boosting properties, also in PEG-free systems. It improves foam creaminess and skin feel and is suitable for structured surfactant systems with high oil content (50%).

SK-Influx® is a skin-identical lipid concentrate for enhanced skin moisturization and protection. It is ideal for aging skin, dry skin and sensitive skin. SK-Influx® is a concentrated formulation, consisting of a multi-lamellar (membrane) system resembling the structure of the lipid barrier in the Stratum Corneum. It is a concentrated mix of different types of ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids and phytosphingosine makes it an ideal ingredient for personal care products with unique restoring capabilities.

AEROSIL® 200 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m²/g.