LESS INCIS THROUGH THE USE OF MULTIFUNCTIONALS
Through the use of Multifunctionals fewer INCIs can be used in cosmetic formulations. Thanks to their additional functions, the individual raw materials ensure a stable and safe formulation.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND ADDITIVES
ORGANIC ACIDS & THEIR SALTS
Organic acids have a pH-regulating effect and, due to their acidic nature, are beneficial for skin care. They also have antimicrobial and masking properties.
DIOLS
Diols have pH-independent antimicrobial properties. They further act as solubilisers for lipophilic raw materials. By minimising droplet sizes, they also have an emulsion-stabilising effect.
CHELATORS
chelating agents can be used as boosters for preservation systems. Raw materials such as Cosphaderm® CHA and Cosphaderm® PA ECONAT have a water-softening effect and protect the emulsion from oxidation and discolouration.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Tocopherols and some plant extracts not only protect the formulation, but can also be used as antioxidants for the skin. Cosphaderm® Magnolia Extract 98 also has an antimicrobial effect and is effective against bacteria which cause acne.
Lipophilic phase
EMULSIFIERS
Lecithins can be used for much more than just emulsification thanks to their amphiphilic structure. They are particularly nourishing and moisturising for the skin. Depending on the pH value, they can also be used for hair condtioning.. Cosphaderm® GMCY is surface-active, which means that in addition to its function as an emollient, it also has co-emulsifying and antimicrobial properties.
HYDROPHILIC PHASE
THICKENING AGENT
Xanthan Gum increases the viscosity of the aqueous phase, thereby regulating the consistency of the formulation. At the same time, it prevents the coalescence of oil droplets in emulsions, which means that the thickening agent also has an emulsion-stabilising effect. Cosphaderm® Sodium Hyaluronate high also increases viscosity. It has hygroscopic and anti-inflammatory properties and can therefore be used as an anti-ageing active ingredient.
