Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Light, non-oily lubricant with good spreading and penetrating properties. Easily emulsified and very stable.
Description: Low-viscosity nonpolar polymer oil (synonym: hydrogenated butene homopolymer). Great mineral oil substitute. A synthetic liquid oil that can replace mineral oil or silicone oils in the cosmetic formulas. Apart from leaving the skin soft and smooth (emollient), it's also used as a waterproofing agent in sunscreens or makeup products and as a shine enhancer in lip gloss formulas. Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils.
Benefits:
- Excellent emollient and moisturizer, restores skin suppleness, and prevents water loss (waterproofing agent)
- Easily emulsifiable
- Pigment dispersing agent for color cosmetics
- Enhances SPF retention in sunscreens
- Shine enhancer for lip care products
- Improves spreadability of creams
- Non-comedogenic, non-irritant, non-greasy
Application: Hydrating creams, after shave balms, antiperspirants, color cosmetics, creams for blemished and impure skin, hair grooms, sunscreen products, lipsticks, hair relaxers, baby care, cleansing creams, shaving gels.
Use: Can be added to formulas as is, usual final concentration 1-50%. For external use only.
INCI: Hydrogenated polyisobutene
Always test formulations. This product is intended for external use only.
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