| Polymers,
as a class of additive materials, are important in cosmetic and personal
care product formulations. Based on their strong film forming properties,
they can form occlusive barriers, fix and protect active ingredients
on the skin, enhance reflectance and sheen, and modify tactile properties.
These polymeric features can enable or enhance the ability of the
formulator of skin care and hair care products to make the claims
demanded by consumers such as moisturizing, water, or rub-off resistance,
or improved gloss or shine. Until now, synthetic polymers have been
used to address one or more of these consumer benefits, with varying
degrees of success. However, the use of synthetic polymers have presented
the formulator with the challenge of rationalizing the presence of
residual byproducts, overcoming ingredient incompatibilities, and
formulating around constraints. Furthermore, synthetic polymers detract
from a "natural" product position and often limit the strong
market claims of biodegradable, or non-comedogenic.
The ERUCiCHEM® Division of ILI
has created a naturalpolymer with unparalleled performance,
wide formulation flexibility, and environmentally friendly positioning.
Glossamer® natural polymer is produced by copolymerization
of purified vegetable oils. the moisturizing, conditioning and high
solvency properties of the natural oils are maintained while copolymerization
builds molecular weight and viscosity. Film forming features confer
benefits including gloss, water and wear resistance, delivering
truly multifunctional performance. An environmental- and
consumer-friendly position is retained due to Glossamer's
natural basis, non-animal character, purity and biodegradability.
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For more information or to purchase,
visit the Tri-K Industries
site, Specialty Products for Personal Care. |
See also: Benefits
and Applications
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