Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Substantivity Agents
32 formulations found
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.
Skin Care: Cleansing Cream
by DowDuPont (Dow)
BIOCARE™ Polymer HA-24 is designed to deliver Hyaluronic Acid as a substantive molecular complex to the skin. Enhances softening and lubricating properties without greasiness or tackiness. This formulation is very effective on dry areas, such as heels and elbows. Water-retaining function holds moisture yet allows skin to breathe. Ohlan contributes to the stability of the w/o cream. Amerlate P is an excellent emollient.
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.)
