iEmul™ Crystal (Polybase Crystal)
iEmul Crystal is a PCA precursor, a natural moisturizing factor. Acyl glutamates acts as a high quality and exceptionally stable oil/water emulsifiers while offering an excellent and Lightweight after-feel.
Identification
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Other Functional Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iEmul
- Functions
- Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Moisturizing Agent
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ethoxylates-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ethoxylates-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.2-20%
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 year
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Formula Stability
- Light Feel
- Moisturizing
- Key Attributes
The damage created by many common EO (Ethylene Oxide) derived emulsifier to the lipid barrier are well known and they lead to increased TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss) and may create sensitization by emulsifying the epidermal lipid barrier. Cocoyl Glutamate reduces the skin absorption of common EO derived surfactants like SLES and increase skin moisturization.; On the skin enzymes such as Proteases, will release glutamic acid from Cocoyl glutamate; then, a cyclo-transferase will lead to the obtaining of PCA.; Help reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss.; Retain water molecules in the epidermis.; Naturally found in the skin.; Polybase Crystal is self-emulsifier base with liquid crystal forming properties: The presence of oils and lipids of different polarities or viscosity, even in high percentage, does not cause stability problems. The emulsion viscosity is adjusted by the quantity of emulsifier. Another major property is that it produces emulsions with a liquid crystal structure, leading to a superior stability.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Storage and Handling
24 months if stored in unopened original packaging and keep in cool, dry place away from direct light. Reclosed immediately after use.
- Formulation Guideline
Dissolve in oily phase around 60°C. Then add oily phase to heated phase under high shear.
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emulsifier
- Emulsifier (O/W)
- Moisturizing Agent
