Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Solvents
46 formulations found
Skin Care: Astringent Facial Toner Gel
by Lubrizol
This astringent gel tones and tightens skin, while removing oil from the pores. The AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer (26%) serves as a film-former and provides the tightening effect, while the PEG-33 and PEG-8 Dimethicone and PEG-14leaves the skin with a smooth, conditioned feel.
Skin care: Moisturising Facial Cream Exfoliator
by Desert Whale Jojoba (Vantage Specialty Chemicals)
An exfoliating facial cream with Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Butter (and) Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil to gently exfoliate the face, and Jojoba Wax PEG 120 Esters to moisturize the skin, while acting as a mild, non-ionic surfactant. The Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Butter (and) Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil melt into the skin upon rub-in for long-lasting moisturization. Jojoba Wax PEG 120 Esters also acts as a pH adjuster and secondary emulsifying agent in the formula.
Solvents
Category overviewSolvents and carriers are typically clear, low-viscosity liquids. They enhance product stability and texture, commonly used in serums, sprays, and emulsions.
Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Ethanol, Propylene glycol, and Isododecane. Trends lean toward biodegradable and non-irritating carriers. Sub-types include volatile carriers for quick-dry formulas and emollient solvents for hydration. Regulations ensure compatibility with skin and active ingredients.
Baby Care: PEG-Free Emulsion for Baby Wipe
by Lubrizol
This easy-to-formulate, PEG-Free emulsion is a starting point formula for baby wipes. Glucate™ DO Emulsifier, a vegetable-derived emulsifier, is combined with Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymer and Coco-Glucoside to afford efficient co-stabilization in a simple cold process. Schercemol™ 1818 Ester, also derived from vegetable sources, provides emolliency and a soft afterfeel to this emulsion for gentle, yet effective cleansing wipes.
Skin care: GENTLE MAKE-UP REMOVER WIPES WITH JOJOBA AQUA SOL PEG-120
by Desert Whale Jojoba (Vantage Specialty Chemicals)
A gentle make up remover wipe containing JOJOBA AQUA SOL to moisturize the skin, while acting
as a mild, non-ionic surfactant. The product leaves the skin feeling clean and refreshed.
Skin care: Baby Shampoo (Amerchol Corporation)
This mild, conditioning shampoo is ideal for babies, toddlers and pre-teens. Its
amphoteric surfactant system provides mild cleansing with good foaming
properties. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate; Propylene Glycol; Water thickens the system at a relatively low use level, while improving the overall feel of the formulation. Polyquaternium-10 imparts conditioning properties and contributes to the foam feel.
Skin Care: Zit Zap! - An Anti-Acne Cream for Oily Skin
by Lubrizol
This formulation demonstrates the use of Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer ; Mineral Oil; Polysorbate 85 as a rheology modifier and a primary emulsifier. Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate is utilized as a co-emulsifier to enhance stability and create attractive sensory benefits. The cream leaves a fresh and silky feeling on application with a smooth and soft after-feel.
