Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations with Thickeners & Stabilizers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gel toothpaste with Aqualon® CMC-12M31XF

The driest skin needs the most intensive moisturizing. Our ultra-rich cream helps seal in the skin's own natural moisture, providing instant moisturization and leaving soft conditioned skin feel. This system contains HYDROVANCE® moisturizing agent for moisturization efficacy with non-tacky, non-greasy aesthetic properties in skin care. STRUCTURE® CEL 12000 M rheology modifier thickens, enhances application properties and leaves a rich, nourished skin feel.

This crystal clear baby shampoo shows excellent foaming and cleansing properties. The efficient viscosity builder Glucamate™ LT Thickener provides excellent clarity as well as enhanced mildness ideal for sensitive skin. Glucquat™ 125 Humectant brings conditioning and humectancy to the formulation in order to moisturize hair and facilitate wet/dry combing.

This is a natural hydrating conditioner containing Armocare® VGH-70 and Arquad® PC SV-60 PG conditioning surfactants for detangling and soft hair feel. The formula also contains STRUCTURE® XL starch for thickening and emulsion stabilization.

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.