Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Solvents

This clear, conditioning shampoo adds sheen while the foam's creaminess and volume stand-out. Rinse-out is facilitated in part by the Florasolvs PEG-150 Hydrogentated Jojoba.

This thickening, waterproof mascara features Kobo's Carbon Black dispersion, PMLVP20CB, which gives a deep, intense black color. The dispersion eliminates the need for milling of Carbon Black (Black 2) and contributes to an ease in manufacturing. Lucentite SAN-P is a synthetic clay thickener that gels the solvents. Koboguard® 5400 IDD gives a waterproof film, while SP-10 helps the mascara glide on the lashes and adds volume.

Floraesters K-20W Jojoba adds conditioning and shine to the hair from the deep cleansing shampoo.

This EO-free sprayable sunscreen lotion formulated with high levels of organic UV filters delivers a broad UV protection. Pemulen™ TR-2 Polymeric Emulsifier offers efficient and robust emulsion stabilization performance, providing a stable formula at very thin viscosity with low use level of polymer. Schercemol™ DIS Ester is an outstanding solvent for crystalline UV filters, and helps improve the spreadability of the lotion while reducing the greasiness imparted by the sunscreens.

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.

AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer is incorporated into a crystal clear, weightless styling foam. This product provides strong hold due to the high actives level of the fixative, yet has good properties on wet hair due to the inclusion of PEG-33 and PEG-8 Dimethicone and PEG-14. This styling foam leaves hair with a long lasting hold that remains soft to the touch and free of tack (on both wet and dry hair). In addition, this styling foam has excellent foam quality and foam cell size – created without the use of potentially irritating surfactants.

This liquid soap displays good foaming and cleansing action due to the synergistic effect Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate has with the other surfactants in the formula. PEG-75 Lanolin acts as a superfatting agent to keep skin from drying out. The ethylene glycol monostearate gives the system a pearly appearance.

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.

This semi-permanent hair dye formula can be made using either of the three dye mixes given and demonstrates the use of Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine and PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate; PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides; Water as replacements for DEA in systems of this type. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine enhances foaming and aids in rinsing the dye from the hair. Optimum viscosity is achieved with PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate; PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides; Water . Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol forms a conditioning network on the hair, improving its moisture retention and giving it better combing and shine properties.

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.