Natural Moisturizers and Thickeners

Find the solution for moisturizers and thickeners made from natural ingredients

Consumers in the beauty segment are socially conscious and constantly demand more natural ingredients in their formulas. Regardless of whether it is natural, organic, sustainable or clean, they expect the segment to improve. Education is of the utmost importance in the beauty and personal care market, which defines how a product is used, what it is made of and what the brand offers. At Univar Solutions, we strive to create formulations that align with brands and their consumers, setting the trend in the industry down a sustainable path. We create formulas that follow the main global trends, to help inspire the market. Our portfolio of specialty ingredients includes both synthetic and natural products, which offers more possibilities for innovation. This selection of natural moisturizing and thickening ingredients will help get your next formulation started.

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Revolutionary plant-based moisturizers that bring innovation for a sustainable future

The BioEstolide™ line is composed of moisturizers made from natural ingredients with strong oxidative stability. Derived from organic fatty acids found in many bio-derived oil products, estolides are highly stable products. BioEstolide™ is made from castor oil, which also ensures that it is made from a source free from genetically modified organisms (GMO), putting it in a revolutionary class of bio-based products. Its unique, fully saturated structure with protected ester bonds promotes enhanced stability of the molecule.

In addition to its enhanced stability, sustainability is another important aspect of this line, as its products are non-toxic, non-bioaccumulative (OECD 107), biodegradable (OECD 301) and derived from renewable sources (ranging from 69% to 95% based on ASTM D6866).

It has a negative carbon footprint in the production process, which reinforces its sustainability. This negative carbon footprint is due to the actions taken throughout its production process which minimize impacts, from raw material harvesting, manufacturing and handling to product distribution.

It is KOSHER, HALAL, VEGAN and USDA certified.

There are three different product presentations of grades 30, 250 and 1300 which offer differences in the viscosity of the products, with Bioestolide^TM 30 being the most fluid and Bioestolide^TM 1300 the most viscous. They are extremely versatile and bring several benefits to the formulations, such as a soft and pleasant sensation, hydration, shine, spreadability, SPF booster and more. In addition, they can be used in numerous cosmetic formulations, such as products for hair, skin, makeup, sun protection, etc.

BioEstolide™ 30

INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Acetoxystearate

Natural Origin Index (ISO 16128) - 0.69

Viscosity 30cP

Líquido

Slightly yellowish

BioEstolide™ 30 is the most fluid of the versions, providing a pleasant sensation with good spreadability and a lighter residual effect.

BioEstolide™ 250

INCI Name: Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate

Natural Origin Index (ISO 16128) - 0.86

Viscosity 250cP

Líquido

Slightly yellowish

Bioestolide^TM 250 has a medium viscosity, giving it a soft and satiny feel in addition to good play time and spreadability.

BioEstolide™ 1300

INCI Name: Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate

Natural Origin Index (ISO 16128) - 0.95

Viscosity 1300cP

Líquido

Slightly yellowish

Bioestolide^TM 1300 has the highest viscosity, hence it provides a softer and more substantive sensation, shine and suspension of physical filters.

Moisture retention in the skin

Blend of silicone gums with largely natural content

DOWSIL™ PMX-1508 Fluid

INCI NAME: C13-15 Alkane (and) Dimethiconol

DOWSIL™ PMX-1508 Fluid is a blend of high viscosity dimethiconol in a biodegradable and natural vehicle (C13-15 Alkane) for use in cosmetic formulations, providing the following benefits:

Improved softness and spreadability on the skin
No "tack" effect
Good film formation
Brilho
Increased natural content in the formulation
79% from natural ingredients

DOWSIL™ PMX-1508 fluid is easier to spread and less sticky before and after being absorbed by the skin.

In comparison with the other gums, the difference is in the active ingredients of each product and the volatility of the vehicle, which interact with the sensory profile.

Sensory analysis

Efficient thickener and texturizer

CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP 100MH

NOME DO INCI: Hidroxietilcelulose

CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP 100MH is a non-ionic, biodegradable, water-soluble rheology modifier made from natural ingredients that can thicken, suspend and enhance the sensory experience for hair and skin care applications.

It is presented as a powder that can be easily dispersed in aqueous systems and has a wide pH range.

Among its benefits are:

Highly efficient thickener for aqueous systems
Easy-to-handle powder form
Non-ionic
Efficient over a wide pH range
Wide viscosity ranges are available
60% bio-derived and biodegradable carbon (biodegradable
primary, inherent – OECD)
Compatível com uma ampla variedade de surfactantes
Excellent salt/electrolyte tolerance
Improves the stability of emulsions
Does not irritate the skin or eyes
Forms transparent, continuous, non-sticky films.

It can be used in different skin applications, such as creams, lotions, soaps, etc.

CELLOSIZE™ HEC thickener solutions are not degraded nor do they suffer permanent loss of viscosity through shearing.

Moisturizers, emulsifiers and thickeners made from natural ingredients

We are aware that the market is increasingly asking for sustainable solutions, and therefore we've selected some of our formulations to provide inspiration for your next innovative product:

We know the hair care market is competitive, so we've selected a few of our own formulations to help inspire your next innovative product: