Skin Care Formulation Guide | Univar Solutions

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What trend do you want to feature in your next skin care formulation?

Skintellectuals – high performance delivery of active ingredients

The Matte Look – sebum reduction, wrinkle and imperfection masking

Self-care – highly sensorial, uniquely textured formulations

Do you want a water based formula?

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Do you want a water based formula?

yes

Do you want to make a clear formula?

yes

Consider DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend

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Can incorporate water and polar materials such as glycerin
Provides smooth feel and matte appearance
Good compatibility with organic oils
Can enhance sensory effects for increased absorption
Creates a fast-break emulsion that can deliver a burst of water to the skin
Can create clear systems

Consider DOWSIL™ EL-8050, EL-8051, or EL-8052 Elastomer Blends depending on your desired carrier fluid

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Trade name	INCI name	Carrier fluid	Carrier volatility	Viscosity	NVC	Low D4/D5	Features
DOWSIL™ EL-8050 ID Silicone Organic	Isododecane (and) Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer	Isododecane	Volatile	350,000 to 575,000 cP	14.25% to 15.75%	<0.1%	Organic compatibility Ability to create clear anhydrous system Oil phase thickener Sensory threshold: 5% for both O/W and WO Transfer resistance Mattifying
DOWSIL™ EL-8051 IN Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend (SOEB)	Isododecane (and) Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer	Isodecyl Neopentanoate	Non-volatile	350,000 to 575,000 cP	N/A	<0.1%	Organic compatibility Typical elastomer content is 15% Ability to create clear anhydrous system Oil phase thickener Sensory threshold: 8% for both O/W and 5% W/O Improves color intensity in color cosmetics Mattifying
DOWSIL™ EL-8052 IH Silicone Organic Elastomer Blend (SOEB)	Isohexadecane (and) Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer	Isohexadecane	volatile	350,000 to 575,000 cP	16% to 17.5%	<0.1%	Organic compatibility Provides dry smoothness and light, silky, lubricated skin feel Ability to create clear anhydrous system Oil phase thickener Mattifying

Consider DOWSIL™ EP-9801 Cosmetic Powder

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Water dispersible
Wrinkle masking
Sebum absorption
Mattifying skin look
Ease of use: free-flowing, low agglomeration

Consider DOWSIL™ 9701 Cosmetic Powder

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Wrinkle masking, soft-focus look
Sebum absorption
Ease of use: free-flowing, low agglomeration
Oil phase thickener

Consider DOWSIL™ EL-7040 Hydro Elastomer Blend

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Can enhance sensory effects for increased absorption
Creates a fast-break emulsion that can deliver a burst of water to the skin
Can incorporate water and polar materials such as glycerin
Provides smooth feel and matte appearance
Good compatibility with organic oils
Can create clear systems

Consider DOWSIL™ 9506 Powder

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Thickening agent for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations and volatile silicones
Provides dry smoothness and a powdery-light, non-greasy skin feel
Quick absorption
Good sebum and oil absorption
Creates a fast-break emulsion that can deliver a burst of water to the skin
Cold processing