Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Substantivity Agents
32 formulations found
Hair Care: Enriched Hair Glosser
by Lubrizol
Adds shine and tame frizz with this rich, creamy emulsion. Three different esters provide conditioning and gloss without greasiness in this non-silicone formula. Hydramol™ TGL Ester adds emolliency and conditioning to the water phase and serves as a substantive humectant in this product.
Hair care: Hair Conditioner by Dow Chemical
by DowDuPont (Dow)
This conditioner has been formulated as a daily use conditioner for normal hair.
Two conditioning agents have been added to impart softness and body to the hair.
It is easily rinsed leaving little build-up. The METHOCEL* cellulose ethers adds
viscosity, and acts as a film former assisting conditioning agents to adhere to the
hair shaft. METHOCEL is substantive to the hair allowing for easy comb through
wet hair.
Substantivity Agents
Category overviewSubstantivity agents appear as water-soluble or oil-dispersible conditioning ingredients. Key features include improved longevity of actives, enhanced moisture retention, and resistance to wash-off, making them ideal for long-wear cosmetics, hair masks, and sun care products.
Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Proteins, and Cationic Guar Gum. Trends show substantivity agents being incorporated into barrier-focused and wear-resistant formulations. Regulatory considerations revolve around ensuring mildness and optimal skin compatibility.
Sun care: After-Sun Moisturizer
by Desert Whale Jojoba (Vantage Specialty Chemicals)
A soothing after-sun moisturizer containing Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil; Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer ; Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer and Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters. Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil; Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer ; Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer provides substantive moisturization to the skin. Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters is a secondary emulsifying agent that enhances the emollient skin feel.
Toiletries: Skin Conditioning Shaving Gel
by Floratech (Cargill)
This unique shaving gel does not rely on foam or lather to provide a clean, close shave. Instead, the shaving gel lubricates the skin and facial hair in a unique way.
Razor friction is reduced, the closeness of the shave is enhanced, and irritation is virtually eliminated when this shaving gel is used. This substantive gel seals in enhanced skin moisturization for hours after the shave.
Decorative Cosmetics: UV Mousse Foundation
by Grant Industries
This is a hot-pour demo formula with SPF~15 for Gransil MLB, Granpowder T-35, Granpowder Z-35, Gransil EP-LS, Gransil EPSQ and Gransil 530. Gransil 530 provides an exceptionally silky feel and prolonged substantivity, and leaves a soft film on skin to protect the skin moisture. Gransil EP-LS provides a matte appearance on skin, oil thickening, cushioning, and cost-performance properties.
Hair Care: Gentle-Scalp Hair Relaxer
by Floratech (Cargill)
This product is specially formulated to reduce scalp damage and hair breakage, while chemically straightening the hair. Floraesters K-100 Jojoba is a botanically-derived substantive ingredient which, when combined with glycerin, helps to hold moisture in the hair. The combination of Floraesters 20 Jojoba and Floraesters 30 provides emolliency and occlusivity that protects the hair from breakage and reduces the damaging effect of relaxer actives on the scalp while leaving the hair smooth, soft, and silky. (Base should be used in combination with the Activator prior to hair application. The weight use ratio of Base to Activator is 3:1.)