Hexylene glycol is a diol (with two hydroxy groups at 2 and 4 positions), a colorless liquid with a mildly sweet odor and oily consistency. In nature, it is found in the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum).
Emulsifier
Emulsifiers are the workhorses of the cosmetic industry. They are responsible for consistency and stability but also influence important sensory and dermatologic properties of modern skin care formulations. They offer broad emollient compatibility with efficient oil emulsification and high emulsion stability.
Emulsions that spread well and have an excellent skin feel are easily formulated. Combinations of these emulsifiers are also shown to offer additional dermatological values, such as skin-firming and smoothing properties and anti-wrinkling effects.
The wide use of ethoxylated emulsifiers in cosmetics is occasionally questioned due to dermatological and environmental factors. Emulsifiers derived from all-natural sources are entirely vegetable-based alternatives to ethoxylates, based on renewable raw materials, and have been shown to be non-irritating/sensitizing in human repeat insult patch tests.
Vegetable-based emulsifiers are usually food-grade and based on natural renewable raw materials for o/w, w/o, and w/o/w cosmetic creams and lotions. They enable the formulation of high-quality and beneficial skin care formulations with safe ingredients. They can be used to formulate w/o, o/w, and w/o/w multiple emulsions for cosmetic and dermatologic formulations.Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a white to off-white waxy solid obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of high-purity castor oil.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is a derivative of lecithin obtained from soy with a high content of phosphatidylcholine phospholipid. Phosphatidylcholine provides emulsifying properties and a mild action that is especially important for sensitive skin.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is a mixture of citric acid esters with glycerides derived from hydrogenated palm oil. It is derived from plant-based renewable raw materials.
Isoceteth-20 is a polyethyleneglycol (PEG 20 moles) isohexadecyl alcohol ether, a high HLB (15.7) nonionic surfactant, and an outstanding solubilizer and emulsifier. It also exhibits excellent foaming characteristics in comparison with other ethoxylated nonionic surfactants.
Isostearic Acid is an exceptionally mild, odor-free liquid fatty acid that offers a light, lubricious feel and can be used in an extensive, broad range of cosmetic applications. This ingredient provides excellent superfatting properties, a light, elegant feel, and low viscosity.
Jojoba Oil Glycereth-8 Esters is a naturally transesterified Jojoba oil (Simmondsia Chinensis). This oil transforms into a water-soluble ingredient thanks to an exclusive transesterification process.
Rich in cholesterol, lanolin is well suited for the treatment of brittle hair and fingernails and dry and raw elbows, knees, and feet.
Lanolin Alcohol is an amber solid with a waxy consistency and faint odor. It is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, moisturizer, and conditioning agent in personal care applications.
Laureth-4 is a non-ionic solubilizer, mild surfactant, and dispersant. It is a liquid emulsifier with an HLB value of 9.7. It is typically used at 1-5%. It is used in lotions, antiperspirants, foam baths, and shower gels.
Laureth-7 is an ethoxylated (average 7 mole) lauryl alcohol, a nonionic surfactant supplied as a 90% active aqueous solution. It is a clear liquid soluble in water.
Lecithin is a mix of phospholipids, a miracle serum that leaves your hair smooth and healthy. This structure-forming component helps repair dry hair. It infuses your hair with moisture and restores its natural barrier.
Linoleamide DEA is a clear liquid amide, highly recommended for use in all types of shampoos, cleansers, bubble baths, and liquid cleanser formulations where quality, performance, extreme mildness, and maximum ease of handling are required.
Methyl Gluceth-10 is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether derived from natural raw material (corn). It is a pale yellow syrup (liquid) with a moderate viscosity and a mild odor.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of methyl glucose and stearic acid, a solid in the form of off-white flakes. It is a nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier with an HLB value of 6.6.
MethylPropanediol (2-methyl-1,3-propanediol) is a humectant glycol with a very low odor used in personal care products and fragrances.
Nikkolipid 81S® is a multifunctional lipid complex derived from natural raw materials and composed mainly of batyl alcohol, refined soy lecithin, stearic acid, and caprylic/capric triglycerides, with emulsifying, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.
Novemer® EC-1 Polymer is a pre-neutralized, crosslinked anionic polymer dispersed in oil (liquid paraffin). It's a multifunctional polymer prepared to thicken, suspend, stabilize, emulsify and enhance the skin feel of the final product.
O.D.A. White™ is a skin-brightening ingredient from the "heart" of the melanocyte with a new mechanism of action. Sederma developed this ingredient to treat skin pigmentation disorders such as freckles, melasma, hyperpigmentation, and the general dark color of ethnic skin.
Oleic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid commonly found in vegetable and animal fats.
Oleth-10 is an ethoxylated oleyl alcohol, a white semi-solid without odor (fragrance-grade) derived from natural raw material. It is used as a solubilizer and nonionic O/W emulsifier for fragranced products.
Oleth-2 is an ethoxylated (2 moles) oleyl alcohol, a pale, straw-colored liquid without odor. It is a water-in-oil emulsifier and solubilizer, especially for fragranced products designated as "fragrance grade" because of exceptionally low odor.
Oleth-20 is an ethoxylated (with 20 moles of ethylene oxide) oleyl alcohol, a white, waxy solid without odor. Specified as a "fragrance grade" due to its significantly low odor, it is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier and solubilizer, especially for fragranced products.
Olive Milk is a complex ingredient, a milky liquid with a typical odor, an O/A iperfluid emulsion ( < 100 mPa.s) containing about 30% of the dispersion phase obtained with a particular methodology.
Palmitic acid (Hexadecanoic acid) is a saturated, 16-carbon atom-length fatty acid, a common component of animal fats and vegetable oils. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature.
PCA Glyceryl Oleate is an amino acid-based lipophilic nonionic surfactant derived from glycerin, oleic acid, and 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid (PCA).
PEG-10 Dimethicone is an excellent silicone-based surfactant for all classes of personal care formulas, particularly well suited in skin care. Specially designed for Silicone-in-Water emulsions, it is more hydrophobic and film-forming than PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone.
PEG-10 Olive Glycerides is an ethoxylated olive oil, a yellow to brown non-ionic liquid (or paste depending on temperature; melting point ~ 11 ⁰C) with a characteristic odor. It is primarily used as an emollient, solubilizer, co-emulsifier, and hydrophilic refatting agent.
PEG-100 Stearate is a product of poly-ethoxylation of stearic acid (18-carbon backbone fatty acid) that contains 100 moles of ethylene oxide (polymer part). The raw materials have mixed origins, namely, petrochemical and botanical.
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone is an excellent silicone-based surfactant for all classes of personal care formulas, particularly well suited in skin care. Specially designed for mixed oil-in-water emulsions, it is more hydrophilic and less film-forming than PEG-10 Dimethicone.