Humectants
What is Humectants?
Humectants are ingredients that attract and retain moisture in the skin or in formulations; they include polyols, glycerin, and other hygroscopic compounds.
What is Humectants used for?
Humectants are used in moisturizers and lotions; in serums and face care; in hair care; in sun care and after-sun; and to improve skin hydration and product feel. Venus Ethoxyethers manufactures and supplies in India; request a quote for your requirements.
Click here for more details| INCI DESIGNATION | APPLICATION | PROPERTIES/COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Glycereth-7EO | After-shaves, skin toners, shaving creams, cleansing creams. | Used as humectant in creams and lotions. It adds lubricity and gives non-greasy feel |
| Glycereth-26EO | Foundation make-up, skin care, hair care, Anti-perspirants, depilatories, bleaches, baby care, DEO, bath and shower products | Used as humectant that offers a smooth and luxirious feel. It is recommended as skin conditioning agent, dispersant, detackifier, solubilizer, viscosity modifier, plasticizer, foam modifier and as exceptional lubricant. |
| Polyethylene Glycols(MW 200-10000) | Baby care, skin care, hair care, bath and shower products | Used as humectants, fixatives and viscosity modifiers. They are mild, non-irritant, neutral and water soluble polymers. |
| Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Shampoos, skin conditioners, lotions, barrier creams, make-up bases, lipsticks, deodorants, shaving creams. | These are bio-friendly products, used as emulsifiers and humectants in various cosmetic and personal care formulations |
| Sorbitan Mono Laurate | Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams | It acts as a humectant, dispersant penetrant, auxiliary emulsifier in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals. |
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Humectants attract and retain moisture from the environment. They maintain moisture balance in skin and hair and improve the feel of personal care formulations.
Venus Ethoxyethers supplies humectants and related ingredients for personal care in India. We offer a range for lotions, creams, and hair care. Request a quote.
Humectants are used in various personal care products including lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, and hair care products. They help maintain hydration and improve product performance.
Humectants attract and retain moisture from the environment, while emollients form a protective barrier and fill in skin surface gaps. Both work together to provide comprehensive moisturization in personal care products.
Venus Ethoxyethers manufactures personal care chemicals in India: emulsifiers, surfactants, foaming agents, emollients, humectants, pearlizing agents, and viscosity builders for cosmetics and hair care. Request a quote.
Personal care uses anionic (foaming, cleaning), non-ionic (emulsifiers, mild cleansers), and amphoteric surfactants. Examples: SLS, cocamidopropyl betaine, ethoxylated alcohols.
Yes, our personal care surfactants are formulated to be mild and safe for skin and hair. We offer a range of gentle surfactants suitable for sensitive skin formulations, baby products, and premium personal care applications.
Emollients and conditioners provide moisturization, softness, and smoothness to skin and hair. They form a protective barrier, reduce moisture loss, and improve the feel and appearance of personal care products like lotions, creams, and conditioners.
Humectants attract and retain moisture from the environment, keeping skin and hair hydrated. They help maintain moisture balance, improve product feel, and enhance the moisturizing properties of personal care formulations.
Pearlizing agents create a pearlescent or opalescent appearance in personal care products like shampoos and conditioners. They add visual appeal, improve product aesthetics, and can also provide conditioning benefits.
Yes, we offer viscosity builders that help control the thickness and consistency of personal care formulations. These products improve product stability, enhance application properties, and provide the desired texture for various personal care applications.
Yes, our personal care ingredients meet regulatory requirements for cosmetic applications. They are suitable for use in shampoos, lotions, creams, and other personal care products, complying with relevant safety and quality standards.
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