Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Thickeners & Stabilizers

Light Sun Cream SPF 50 with PBSA is a light sun cream using Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer for excellent emulsion stability and good electrolyte tolerance. The cream has good rub-in characteristics and a light skin feel. In combination with Glucamate™ SSE-20 and Glucate™ SS mild emulsifiers, Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer provides best-in-class co-stabilization of this high oil phase oil-in-water emulsion with 3% of an electrolytic water-soluble UV filter, Phenyl Benzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (PBSA), for long term stability. Schercemol™ DIS ester efficiently solubilizes the organic UV filters while Schercemol™ CATC ester offers a non-tacky and comfortable afterfeel. A formulation by Lubrizol.

A Touch of Honey Elegant Sulfate-free Surfactant Body Wash contains:

• Aculyn™ 88 Rheology Modifier that provides excellent suspension and a luxurious honey-like flow
• EcoSense™ 3000 is a naturally sourced, biodegradable, sulfate-free surfactant that provides enhanced mildness; 
• UCARE™ Polymer JR-400 delivers good skin conditioning
• Methocel™ 40-0202 Rheology Modifiers contribute to thickening and foam intensity

A formulation by Dow.

This aerosol foaming cleanser uses Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate starch to help stabilize the emulsion concentrate and, along with Corn Starch Modified starch, delivers a smooth skin feel and providing a rich, creamy foam. The Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate polymer provides a clean feel while Hydroxyethyl Urea moisturizing agent is used to deliver excellent moisturizing effects and pleasing aesthetics.

This clear baby shower gel and shampoo is made with mild non-sulfated and non-ethoxylated surfactants and gently cleanses baby's hair and body. Glucamate™ CCO thickener provides good viscosity and flow at skin neutral pH. The addition of chamomille extract conditions sensitive skin and leaves the hair soft and shiny.

This styling spray mousse allows for "hands-free" application, and provides excellent hold. AMAZE® starch fixative provides superior hold. CELQUAT® L-200 polymer enhances the formula with excellent wet comb and shine. Spray this mousse directly onto the roots of your hair to add volume, hold and shine.

This color shampoo formula, used for temporary highlights or color maintenance, gives easy application through a gel form. The use of Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer allows for the thickening of this shampoo. Salt can not be used as it significantly decreases the uptake of the dyes onto the hair. The amphoteric surfactants, recommended for use with cationic hair dyes, are also more difficult to thicken with salt.

Don't be fooled by the violet tone of this cleansing shampoo for blond hair. Bleached and dyed hair can often turn yellow from repeated washing and daily environmental exposure. Help maintain fresh blond hues with naturally derived Chembetaine™ OL-30, Sulfochem™ TLS and Sulfochem ™ TD-3 Surfactants which aid in superior color retention when compared to traditional surfactant systems. Merquat™ 2001 Polymer improves combing and detangling properties, while Hydramol™ PGPL Ester contributes excellent conditioning, ensuring a smooth after feel. Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 Polymer gives the formula enhanced shelf appeal by suspending Quickpearl™ PK3 Pearlizing Agent. Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides mildness and thickening.

STRUCTURE®ZEA starch provides thickening to this difficult-to-thicken system.

Dry Touch City Shield SPF 50+ is an ultra protective sunscreen that makes forget humidity and stickiness. It is formulated without alcohol and powders, made for a perfect day under the tropics! Due to Emulium^® Mellifera's functionalized waxes, the skin feels moisturized and clean and is protected from pollution.

A formulation by Gattefosse.