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Granactive™ AA-20

Granactive™ AA-20 is a versatile ingredient with a multitude of functions, including brightening, slip agent, lightening, emollient, and anti-aging properties. This innovative product is a volatile elastomer dispersion in cyclopentasiloxane, designed to elevate formulation esthetics while offering non-tacky, non-oily, and smooth characteristics. It also incorporates ascorbic acid, which stabilizes the delivery of vitamin C. Granactive AA-20 finds application in skincare, color cosmetics, sun care, and hair care formulations.

Brand: Granactive (13 products)

INCI Name: Ascorbic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polysilicone-11

Functions: Anti-Aging Agent, Brightening Agent, Emollient, Lightening Agent, Slip Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement, Anti-Aging, Brightening, Emolliency, Improved Texture, Lightening Effect, Non-Oily Feel, Non-Tacky, Outstanding Skin feel, Powdery Feel, Regenerating, Rejuvenating, Sebum Absorption, Sebum Control, Skin Lightening, Smooth Feel, Wrinkle Refinement

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Cyclopentasiloxane,
Solvent-based
INCI Name
Ascorbic Acid,
Cyclopentasiloxane,
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate,
Polysilicone-11
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Anti-Aging Agent,
Brightening Agent,
Emollient,
Lightening Agent,
Slip Agent
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Sensory Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Aesthethic Enhancement,
Anti-Aging,
Brightening,
Emolliency,
Improved Texture,
Lightening Effect,
Non-Oily Feel,
Non-Tacky,
Outstanding Skin feel,
Powdery Feel,
Regenerating,
Rejuvenating,
Sebum Absorption,
Sebum Control,
Skin Lightening,
Smooth Feel,
Wrinkle Refinement
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Performance Highlights
  • Volatile elastomer dispersion in Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)
  • Addition of ethylhexyl hydroxystearate provides added texture and emollient feel
  • Addition of ascorbic acid provides a stabilized delivery of Vitamin C
  • 20% Vitamin C concentration -Skin brightening and lightening properties
  • Wrinkle reduction and skin regeneration -Provides enhanced esthetics to formulations
  • Delivers excellent non-tacky, non-oily, smooth characteristics
  • Elastomer network offers sebum absorption and control
  • Transformation into matte appearance with powdery after feel

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder,
Rinse Off,
Serum
Skin Care Applications
Anti-Aging Products,
Facial Cleanser,
Skin Brightening Products
Sun Care Applications
After Sun Products
Formulations Guidelines
  • Designed to be formulated into anhydrous systems
  • Dispersible in a variety of oils

Properties

Physical Form
Elastomer Gel,
Paste
Appearance
Off white paste
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven)32.00 - 37.00wt%
Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min,measured right after mixing)300,000 - 700,000cPs

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails
Packaging Information

18kg pail and 180kg drum