Isopentyldiol

Isopentyldiol by Kuraray is a multi-functional ingredient, acts as a moisturizer, preservative booster and good solubilizer & carrier of lipophilic and hydrophilic actives. It is biodegradable, easy to formulate and stable to oxidation, pH & temperature. It is fully soluble in water and miscible with many oil phases. It provides silky and non-tacky skin feel. Offers improved SPF & gloss, easy spreading, good solubilization of actives, immediate hydration and no dry feeling. Moreover, it is quite efficient in removing make-up. For color cosmetic products, it helps in casting viscous foundation, improves binding of compact powders and shows good dispersion benefits of pigments. In cleansers and hair care products, it improves foam and sebum & keratin plug cleansing. It offers hair repairing effect with sorbitol, color preservation, easy combing and stronger & shinier hair. It improves the stability of W/O emulsions. Isopentyldiol finds application in formulating facial care (anti-aging creams, acne treatment formulas, eye contour serums, moisturizing face creams, shaving gels), sun care (after-sun lotions, sunscreens, self-tanning products), body care (creams, lotions, milks, body butters, body mists, hand creams), cleansers & make-up removers (wet wipes, pads, foams, micellar lotions, toners, bi-phasic milks), color cosmetic (eye shadow, compact powder, foundation, blush, highlighter, primers, mascaras, liquid lipsticks, balms), hair treatment (hair repair treatment, color protection shampoos, conditioners, hair mists, hair care masks, protective sprays), permanent & semi-permanent hair dye and hair styling products (gels, waxes, volumizing powders, beard oils).