Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer is a synthetic porous polymer derived from the suspension polymerization method, similar to that used to make latex paints. It forms spherical particles with a median size of about 40 μm.
Absorber
Effective sebum control technology is an increasingly important tool for skincare and makeup product formulators. In makeup preparations, sebum absorbed by colorant materials can result in undesirable shade changes.
In addition, excessive sebum production is a contributing factor in acne. It has been reported that as many as 50 percent of women have oily or combination skin, with more experiencing spot or acne-related issues at least occasionally.
Cosmetic formulators' current sebum control technologies include highly absorbers, organic polymer particles, amorphous silica particles, hollow silica shells, and porous silica spheres. Several silicate absorbents offer solutions for controlling excess sebum in cosmetic skincare and dermatological anti-acne preparations and for controlling facial shine and oil break-through in facial makeup preparations.
Microparticle absorbents can be divided into two major classes: inorganic and polymeric materials. Both types of material rely on small porous particles that can accommodate substances like sebum or dirt. Cross-linked methacrylate polymer particles provide extremely high invitro oil absorption by capillary action and low surface energy. Polymeric absorbents based on methacrylate co-polymers function by entrapping skin lipids. Some natural polymers, like different types of cellulose, also act in a similar way.Most inorganic absorbents are silica forms with varying degrees of surface area and porosity. Precisely engineering silica salts like calcium silicate can produce an inorganic oil control alternative with intermediate oil absorption yet superior clinical sebum absorption.
Thanks to its high moisturizing ability oatmeal (Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) is a well-known ingredient widely used in cosmetics and dermatology. It forms a film that retains water in the stratum corneum.
Bentonite is one of the smectite clays with multiple beneficial properties and effects on the skin.
It is one of the peloids that have a great therapeutic effect on the skin. Black silt contains tiny quartz crystals, chitin, ions, and other beneficial substances.
Boron Nitride (BN) is a chemically stable compound of nitrogen and boron. It has become a popular cosmetic ingredient because of its unique combination of silky feel, skin adhesion, and processability.
Calcium silicate is an inorganic ingredient with limited use in cosmetics applications. Various types of calcium silicates differ significantly in morphology, allowing both porous and non-porous types to be produced synthetically.
Dextrin is a degraded starch polysaccharide in which the amylose and amylopectin present in the original starch have been partially hydrolyzed at the 1,4a D and 1,6a D linkages.
Illite is an excellent and safe adsorbent with high abundance and stability. This property allows using formulations to eliminate heavy metals like thallium, lead, six valent chromium, etc.
Kaolin, also known as „white clay“ or „bolus alba“; a medicinal clay with a high mineral content; hydrating and matting.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (MAS) is a white, highly purified mineral derived from smectite clays. It serves as stabilizing, suspending, and emulsifying agent for cosmetic formulations.
Maltodextrin is a generalized name for polysaccharides composed of short-to-medium long chains of glucose units (from 3 to 20 units, linked primarily by α-1–4 bonds) produced from starch.
Microcrystalline cellulose is purified, isolated colloidal crystalline cellulose derived from fibrous plants. It is a white, free-flowing powder that is odorless and insoluble in water.
Montmorillonite is a phyllosilicate mineral clay of smectite gourp. There are three types of Montmorillonite clays with reddish, bluish, and greenish tints.
Rassoul (or Ghassoul) is a Moroccan lava clay used for washing and cleaning hair and skin.
Nylon 6/12 is a powder of pure copolyamide 6/12 produced by polymerizing 6-caprolactam and 12-laurolactam by an original catalytic system directly in the solvent.
Oryza Sativa Extract is a clear liquid, a natural ingredient derived from the “essence” of rice. It provides just what thirsty skin needs- substances known to be part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor of the skin. Corneometer tests proved it.
Colloidal Silica is an excellent mineral to apply topically as the tiny micro particles help enhance skin texture and suppleness for a silky, healthy feel and youthful glow.
Sodium polyacrylate is a polymer with high sensorial precision. It enables maximum accuracy in the composition of skin care formulations, facilitates good spreadability, and leaves behind a highly light and pleasant skin feel.
Tapioca starch is a naturally derived, unique water-soluble ingredient that can absorb oils and fragrances in a powder form but readily disperses them in warm water.
Zea Mays (corn) starch is a natural fine powder that may directly replace talc in skincare formulations. It effectively absorbs moisture and oil from the skin surface mattifying and providing a silky-soft feel.
Zinc Ricinoleate is a zinc salt of Ricinoleic Acid, a dilutable malodor absorber used in home and personal care products. In addition, it is a common ingredient in household products, sanitary products, air fresheners, car care, pet care products, and cat litter.