Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Solubilizers

Hair Care: Styling Mousse

Light Sun Cream SPF 50 with PBSA is a light sun cream using Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer for excellent emulsion stability and good electrolyte tolerance. The cream has good rub-in characteristics and a light skin feel. In combination with Glucamate™ SSE-20 and Glucate™ SS mild emulsifiers, Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer provides best-in-class co-stabilization of this high oil phase oil-in-water emulsion with 3% of an electrolytic water-soluble UV filter, Phenyl Benzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (PBSA), for long term stability. Schercemol™ DIS ester efficiently solubilizes the organic UV filters while Schercemol™ CATC ester offers a non-tacky and comfortable afterfeel. A formulation by Lubrizol.

This castor oil based lipstick has good slip, glide and shine. Kobo's Microsphere, MSS-500/3H, is used to achieve better application and helps to reduce any sweating. Kobo's Pigmentary Dispersions, INBP75ER and INBP45R7C, are used for the high percentage of color. They also help to improve wear and formula aesthetics.

Sulfate-Free Shower Foam is sulfate-free shower foam that smoothens skin. It is used with foaming device. AKYPO® RLM 45CA has solubilizing properties and is very mild for the skin. LEVENOL® H&B has rinse application and increases the conditioning effect. KAO SOFCARE® GP-1 improves foam generation and shine. A formulation by Kao Chemicals.

Miracle Sensation Sun Lotion (SPF 30) is a non-sticky, sand adhesion minimizing, and water resistant (80 minutes) SPF 30 sun lotion. Avalure™ Flex-6 polymer works as the sole O/W emulsifier, delivering efficient and robust emulsion stabilization. Its excellent film-forming properties offer high water resistance (80 minutes) with a soft, non-greasy afterfeel. Schercemol™ DIS ester optimizes organic sunscreen solubilization without a greasy afterfeel while Matmarine™ Blue Ingredient reduces sebum levels to minimize imperfections such as spots, enlarged pores, and acne. A formulation by Lubrizol.

This castor oil based lipstick combines natural oils and Kobo Dispersions (INVP45R7C and INVP75ER). Sericite GMS-4C gives a glide-on application.

A face wash, body wash and shampoo, this multi-functional product meets the needs of the practical man. Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 Polymer thickens and enhances the appearance of the formula as a rheology modifier. Sulfochem™ ES-2 CWK Surfactant in combination with Chembetaine™ CAS Surfactant provides rich, creamy, and soft foam. Hair and skin are conditioned by Glucquat™ 125 Humectant and SilSense® Q-Plus Silicone. Chemonic™ LI-6875 Surfactant is a low irritation surfactant derived from coconut oil that solubilizes the fragrance. Glucamate™ LT Thickener builds viscosity and reduces the irritancy of the formula. Hydramol™ PGDS Ester delivers emolliency for a moisturized afterfeel.

Splashy Sun Protection Gel with Corn PO4 PH 'B' contains:

• CORN PO4 PH "B' which is ideal for use as a powder base for antimicrobial, disinfecting, astringent or keratolytic powder preparations.
• Parsol 1789 which enables broadband protection when combined with effective UV-B filters - and can also boost SPF values. PARSOL^® 1789 is an oil-soluble, white-to-pale yellow powder that must be completely solubilized in formulations.

A formulation by AGRANA.

After Shave Water Gel SPF 15 is a fast-absorbing daily sun shield for men. It contains: 

• Parsol^® 1789 which acts as a UVB absorber, which can also boost SPF values. It is an oil soluble powder that must be solubilized in a compatible oil. 

A formulation by DSM.