Natural Without Compromise

Despite growing consumer interest in silicone-free, natural cosmetics, water-in-silicone formulations remain undisputed leaders in makeup and sun care applications.

There is indeed a lack of high performance natural water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifiers able to make low viscosity formulations with long-lasting properties and enhanced water-resistance. Among the few options that are currently available, stability and compatibility issues are frequent.

Gattefossé has applied its strong knowledge in lipid chemistry to the development of Emulium Illustro. Using a patented technology based upon polyglycerol esters, this W/O emulsifier perfectly meets consumer expectations in terms of naturality and formulators’ requirements for performance and flexibility.

Pigments at the heart of creation

Six years of research and development have been necessary to conceive this ingredient. Guided by color formulation experts, pigments were placed at the heart of the research from day one. The emulsions were constructed around pigments, taking into consideration different types of coating and uncoated materials.

Three carefully selected raw materials were reacted together by esterification to obtain Emulium Illustro. Polyglycerol-6 has been chosen for its large polar headgroup and its low amount of free glycerol which bring stabilization to emulsions. 12-hydroxystearic acid has been selected for its well-known dispersing properties when it is in a polymerized form. Finally, ricinoleic acid has been chosen because it possesses an unsaturation, which brings fluidity to the formulas.

Source from https://www.personalcaremagazine.com/