Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Solvents

Self emulsifing Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 40 Castor Oil, Stearalkonium Chloride contributes conditioning properties, with Lauryl Laurate contributing silky skin feel.

This cold process after sun moisturizer is sprayable and light, it also contains coral seaweed and aloe vera for soothing and healing properties. Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer and Mineral Oil and Polysorbate 85 is used in this formulation to emulsify and stabilize this electrolyte containing sprayable lotion. Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate is also added to this formulation as a co-emulsifier.

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.

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.

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.

This formula uses Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer to suspend polyethylene beads used for cleansing and scrubbing the face.

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.

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 styling spray is designed to demonstrate the enhanced curl retention properties of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein. PEG-60 Almond Glycerides is used here as a plasticizer for the resin.