Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate is a modified poly-glucose matrix that is used to encapsulate active and non-active cosmetic ingredients. This method of encapsulation protects the components during vigorous heating allowing the products to be prepared as anhydrous powders. The unique modified poly-glucose entraps the active ingredients in small spherical particles.

This photomicrograph depicts the encapsulating agent, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, acting like a molecular spring wrapping itself around the active ingredients, holding them in the interior of the particle. In this way, the labile active ingredients are surrounded by a protective shield, poly-glucose, which prevents these important active components from being damaged during high-temperature drying and processing.

This protective encapsulant continues to protect the ingredients, even during high-temperature formulation as might be required in the manufacture of anhydrous personal care products such as lipsticks, powders, and sticks. The encapsulating poly-glucose, being a low molecular weight polymeric sugar, helps to bind moisture to the skin through extensive hydrogen bonding.

The gradual increase of moisture on the skin causes the Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate to act as a time-release device that slowly delivers the active components to the skin by uncoiling and releasing the components contained within the interior of the cage. After the poly-glucose completes its time-release function the highly functional encapsulant continues to hydrate the skin, providing increased skin moisturization.
Functions
Liposome forming agent
Moisturizer
Penetration enhancer
Humectant
CAS Number(s)
68425-17-2
EINECS number(s)
270-337-8
Synonyms
Spiraplex™

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