Imbue™ Shea

Imbue Shea™ is a micro emulsion that performs as a delivery system for shea. It is an ideal choice for a variety of products where intense moisture is the desired result. It is ideal for sprayable milks, wet wipe solutions, light lotions, rich creams, and conditioning hair products. It is particularly well suited for hair products that target coarse, dry and damaged hair.

Brand: Imbue (3 products)

INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum

Functions: Carrier, Emulsifier

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Environmentally Friendly, Natural, Sustainable

Certifications & Compliance: USDA BioPreferred, USDA Certified Biobased

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Key Attributes
  • 100% Biobased & Natural
  • Solubilizes actives and fragrances
  • Increases skin penetration of actives
  • Supports preservation efficacy
  • Water soluble
  • EWG range of 1
  • Extremely stable formulation
  • Function - Delivery systems, Emulsifiers
Key Benefits
  • Featuring shea oil as its specialized ingredient, Imbue Shea™ provides moisturization and healing properties that prove beneficial for many skin issues
  • Shea oil contains vitamins A and E, which not only keep the skin in optimal health but also protect it from being damaged by the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. These components give shea a mild sun protection factor (SPF)
  • Vitamin E also helps to soothe dry skin and improve the skin’s elasticity, making this oil a good anti-aging agent
  • Cost-effective
  • Achieve a wide range of viscosity
  • Melts at body temperature
  • Environmentally responsible
  • Excellent Skin Compatibility
  • Ideal for all Product Categories
  • Easy to Incorporate
  • Performance claims - Hair conditioning & Moisturizing

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Suggested Use Level
2.0 - 50%
Application pH Range
4.5 - 7
Applications
  • Green Line’s Imbue™ products serve as a base for microemulsions, which formulators can use to create advanced cosmetic products of superior quality and stability. Imbue™ products maintain system transparency at lower use levels, although they can be used up to 50% of the formulation. These products are instantly dispersible in water and do not require the heating and high shear during process that other emulsions do. Imbue Shea™ mitigates common formulation issues associated with shea oil, such as crystallization
  • Efficient, convenient, and easy-to-use Imbue Shea™ is ideal for a range of products. Ideal in formulations for the face and body, this versatile ingredient can be used from head to toe
  • Milks, Conditioners, Towelettes, Lotions, Serums

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
White to yellow emulsion
Dispersible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.0 - 8.0--
Specific Gravity0.900 - 1.100-U.S. Standard Cup
Viscosity200 - 1000cPBrookfield DV-1
Temperature Range25 - 75°C
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Plate Countmax. 100-PCPC
Total Yeast & Mold Countmax. 100-PCPC
PathogensNegative-CTFA

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Formulating Guidelines

Add Imbue Shea™ to the water phase and incorporate by mixing (cold process, no heat necessary)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

5 kg & 18 kg pail or 180 kg drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months