Sodium Carbomer is a sodium salt of carboxy vinyl polymer, a white hygroscopic powder. It is a synthetic pre-neutralized polymer used as a thickener, suspending agent, and emulsion stabilizer in personal care products.
Polymers
Polymers are long-chain molecules, an essential part of many formulas, playing different roles such as pH adjustment, viscosity control, sensory profile, etc. Some natural polymers can form a protective network covering the skin, guarding against UV exposure, pollution, and transdermal water loss. Others have mechanical lifting properties, allowing instantly lift and firm the skin's surface and exposing exceptional results.
Depending on requirements, polymers can also thicken, stabilize, emulsify, and texturize formulations, so those functional ingredients found their unique niche in the cosmetic industry.
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.
Sodium Polyaspartate is a homogeneous polymer derived from naturally occurring Aspartic acid. Aspartic acid is a well-known amino acid and a component of many vegetable proteins.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a highly versatile polymer that performs various functions in both leave-on and rinse-off hair care applications. This polymer is used in styling aids and deep cleansing shampoos.
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a naturally derived cationic polysaccharide produced from food-grade potato starch that has not been genetically modified and is free of environmentally toxic residues.
Steareth-2 is a white soft solid (2-mole ethoxylate of stearyl alcohol) auxiliary oil-in-water emulsifier with an HLB value of 4.9. It is a multifunctional ingredient used in personal care applications as a nonionic surfactant, wetting agent, solubilizer, conditioner, and coupling agent.
Steareth-21 is a polyoxyethylene (PEG 21 moles) stearyl ether, a white solid that is almost colorless with a slightly waxy odor. It is a nonionic surface active agent used as an oil-in-water emulsifier with an HLB value of 15.5 for polar oil creams and lotions.
Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate is a polymeric ester that is a soft, buttery solid with no odor and a low melting point. It provides skin conditioning, emollient action, and cushion to the skin.
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a cold process opaque white concentrate that can be added to surfactant systems to get whi
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate is very similar to Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, a pre-neutralized, anionic oil-in-water emulsifier with high efficacy. Its waxy consistency makes it more suitable for higher viscous formulations such as day and hand creams.
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate is a very efficient, pre-neutralized, anionic oil-in-water emulsifier in a liquid form. Its high HLB value allows it to be used with all types of oils and UV filters.
VA/Crotonates Copolymer is a vinyl acetate and crotonic acid copolymer, an anionic film-forming agent for hair-setting applications. It is typically used in aerosol and pump sprays, lotions, and foam hair fixatives. It is distributed as transparent, fine beads with a weak characteristic odor.
VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer is a copolymer of vinyl acetate, crotonic acid, and vinyl neodecanoate, an anionic film-forming polymer for hair setting. It is a fine transparent beads with a slight, characteristic odor.
Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a Polyvinylcaprolactam derivative for alcohol-free styling products as a water-soluble film former. It is substantive to negatively charged surfaces, such as hair.
VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer is a high molecular weight, a pseudo-cationic derivative of PVP that provide
VP/VA Copolymer is a Vinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer, a nonionic film-forming polymer for hair care applications. It is a white powder with a slight characteristic odor.