Imbue™ Shea
Imbue Shea™ is a micro emulsion that performs as a delivery system for shea. It is an ideal choice for a variety of products where intense moisture is the desired result. It is ideal for sprayable milks, wet wipe solutions, light lotions, rich creams, and conditioning hair products. It is particularly well suited for hair products that target coarse, dry and damaged hair.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Emulsion
- Liquid
- pH Range
- 4.5 - 7
Identification
Product families
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Solvents & Carriers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Imbue
- Functions
- Carrier, Emulsifier
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Environmentally Friendly, Natural, Sustainable; Bio-based; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Environmentally Friendly; Natural; Sustainable
- Certifications & Compliance
- USDA BioPreferred, USDA Certified Biobased
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Carrier
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Markets
- Personal Care
- PACKAGING
- 5 kg & 18 kg pail or 180 kg drum
- Appearance
- White to yellow emulsion
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 Months
- Key Benefits
Featuring shea oil as its specialized ingredient, Imbue Shea™ provides moisturization and healing properties that prove beneficial for many skin issues; Shea oil contains vitamins A and E, which not only keep the skin in optimal health but also protect it from being damaged by the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. These components give shea a mild sun protection factor (SPF); Vitamin E also helps to soothe dry skin and improve the skin's elasticity, making this oil a good anti-aging agent; Cost-effective; Achieve a wide range of viscosity; Melts at body temperature; Environmentally responsible; Excellent Skin Compatibility; Ideal for all Product Categories; Easy to Incorporate; Performance claims - Hair conditioning & Moisturizing
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Aging
- Compatibility
- Cost Effective
- Emulsifying
- Excellent Stability
- Formula Stability
- Hair Conditioning
- Healing
- Dispersible In
- Water
- Key Attributes
- 100% Biobased & Natural
- Solubilizes actives and fragrances
- Increases skin penetration of actives
- Supports preservation efficacy
- Water soluble
- EWG range of 1
- Extremely stable formulation
- Function - Delivery systems, Emulsifiers
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Serum
- Spray
- Wipes
- Suggested Use Levels
- 2.0 - 50%
- Formulating Guidelines
Add Imbue Shea™ to the water phase and incorporate by mixing (cold process, no heat necessary)
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.0 - 8.0 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.900 - 1.100 | — | U.S. Standard Cup |
| Viscosity | 200 - 1000 | cP | Brookfield DV-1 |
| Temperature Range | 25 - 75 | °C | — |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Plate Count | max. 100 | PCPC |
| Total Yeast & Mold Count | max. 100 | PCPC |
| Pathogens | Negative | CTFA |
