Hand & Body Care - Lotion Formulating
Formulating Lotions, Creams, Moisturizers, and Butters
We're all trying to protect ourselves from viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that could cause disease. Frequent handwashing and sanitizing are the best ways to achieve this but they can leave skin feeling dry and may cause cracking, leading to other skin issues. Adding moisture back to the skin is crucial.
Are you making or formulating hand nourishing and moisturizing products? We have an extensive list of ingredients for hand and body lotions, creams, ointments, moisturizers, and butters formulations.
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Emulsifiers
Emulsifiers allow a homogenous mixture to keep oil and water from separating in a formulation.
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
Cerasynt™ IP Glycol Stearate (and) Stearamide AMP
Co-emulsifier
Imparts pearlescence and opacity
🌳 Nature-derived
Cerasynt™ PA Propylene Glycol Stearate
Nonionic emulsifier
Imparts pearlescence and opacity
🌳 Nature-derived
Cerasynt™ 945 Glyceryl Stearate (and) Laureth-23
Nonionic primary emulsifier
High pH tolerance
Forms opaque gels with mineral oil
🌳 Nature-derived
Cerasynt™ Q Glyceryl Stearate SE
Anionic auxiliary emulsifier
Low order of toxicity
🌳 100% Natural
Cerasynt™ SD Glyceryl Stearate
Nonionic auxiliary emulsifier
Emulsion stabilizer
🌳 100% Natural
Cerasynt™ M Glycol Stearate
Nonionic emulsifier
Imparts pearlescence
🌳 Nature-derived
Emulsynt™ 1055 Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate (and)
Blend of primary and auxiliary emulsifier
Very effective for W/O and W/silicone emulsions
Stabilizer for O/W preparations
🌳 Nature-derived
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Emollients
Emollients deliver unique attributes such as elegant skin feel, maximum after-feel, and non-greasy after-feel to name a few.
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
Ceraphyl™ 28 Cetyl Lactate
Enhances slip
Increases pay-off
Non-oily, non-drying, non-greasy after-feel
Imparts sheen and silkiness to skin
Reduces tack
Ceraphyl™ 31 Lauryl Lactate
Plasticizing and de-tackifying agent
Highly effective emolliency with lubricity
Improves product slip upon application
Ceraphyl™ 41 C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
Effective de-tackifying agent
Spreads easily when applied
Dry initial feel with non-oily after-feel
Provides viscosity building and lather creaminess to body washes
Effective solubilizer for sunscreen actives
Ceraphyl™ 50 Myristyl Lactate
Imparts soft, silky feel on skin with non-oily after-feel
Imparts lubricity
Provides creamy texture to lipsticks
Ceraphyl™ 140 Decyl Oleate
Excellent spreadability with dry initial feel
Very little residual after-feel
Ceraphyl™ 140A Isodecyl Oleate
Excellent spreadability with dry initial feel
Drier feel than Ceraphyl 140 due to branching
Very little residual after-feel
Ceraphyl™ 230 Diisopropyl Adipate
Effective plasticizer and de-tackifier
Reduces greasiness of high-oil products
Spreads rapidly
Imparts dry initial feel with little to no residual after-feel
Coupling agent for hydroalcoholic preparations
Ceraphyl™ ICA Isocetyl Alcohol
Non-occlusive
Unique dry initial feel with non-greasy after-feel
Acts as a coupler for mineral oil and castor oil
Excellent carrier and extender for fragrance oils
Ceraphyl™ SLK Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Imparts light, non-greasy feel
Silky touch
Reduces oily, heavy feel of other ingredients
Ceraphyl™ 368 Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Non-occlusive
Imparts light, non-greasy feel
Clearer and higher viscosity than Ceraphyl™ 368M
🌳 Nature-derived
Ceraphyl™ 368M Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Non-occlusive
Imparts light, non-greasy feel
Hazier and lower viscosity than Ceraphyl™ 368
🌳 Nature-derived
Ceraphyl™ 494 Isocetyl Stearate
All-purpose lubricant
Imparts dry, emollient feel
Ceraphyl™ 424 Myristyl Myristate (and) Myristyl Laurate
Enhances spreadability and reduces drag upon product application
Velvety after-feel on skin
Liquifies upon contact with the body
Ceraphyl™ 55 Octyldodecyl Steroyl Stearate
Imparts elegant, light, non-oily feel
Reduces tack of other emollients
Ceraphyl™ 375 Tridecyl Neopentanoate
Improves product spreadability and playtime
Imparts elegant, light, non-oily feel
Ceraphyl™ ODS Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Imparts dry initial feel, luxurious mid-feel with a silky after-feel
Enhances product spreadability
🌳 Nature-derived
Ceraphyl™ 791 Octyldodecyl Stearate
Imparts dry initial feel with lubricious after-feel
Long-lasting emollient
Little to no odor
🌳 Nature-derived
Ceraphyl™ 847 Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
High-branched ester
Offers dry initial feel with long-lasting cushiony, rich after-feel
🌳 Nature-derived
Emulsynt™ GDL Glyceryl Dilaurate
Offers smooth, silky, dry, emollient skin feel
Liquifies when applied to the body
🌳 100% Natural
Orchid Complex™ OS Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Offers smooth, light, silky after-feel
Enhances product spreadability
COSMOS validated
🌳 Nature-derived
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Lipid Lamellar Gel Systems
ProLipid™ lamellar gels provide a second skin effect, mimicking the unique lamellar organization of stratum corneum lipids. They can improve the sensory aesthetics for a better skin feel.
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
ProLipid™ 141 Glyceryl Stearate (and) Behenyl
Moisturizes and promotes healthy skin
Delivery system for actives and particulates
Provides slightly drier rubout with shorter playtime
Masks undesirable sensory properties, such as oiliness
Provides pollution shielding
Compatible over wide pH range
🌳 100% Natural
ProLipid™ 151 Glyceryl Stearate (and) Cetyl
Moisturizes and promotes healthy skin
Contains a conditioning agent with great skin feel
Delivery system for actives and particulates
Provides slightly drier rubout with shorter playtime
Masks undesirable sensory properties, such as oiliness
Compatible over wide pH range
🌳 Nature-derived
ProLipid™ 161 Behenyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl
Composed of vegetal-based amphiphilic compounds
Enhances formulation texture and stability
Provides moisturization and conditioning
Binder/thickener and opacifying agent
Substantive over a broad pH range
🌳 Nature-derived
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Moisturizers and Lubricants
These moisturizers and lubricants deliver clinically proven moisturization as well as lubricity and texture range to create an engaging sensory experience.
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
Lubrajel™ Marine Water (and) Glycerin (and) Sodium PCA
Imparts hydration
Excellent slip
Fresh after-feel
COSMOS validated
🌳 Nature-derived
Lubrajel™ Natural Glycerin (and) Betaglucan (and) Algin
Provides slip and powdery after-feel
COSMOS validated
🌳 Nature-derived
Lubrajel™ Oil Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol
Imparts lubricity
Superb spreadability with dimethicone- like feel
🌳 Nature-derived
Lubrajel™ CG Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol
Superior moisturizer and lubricant
Adds lubricious, cushioning sensory feel
🌳 Nature-derived
Lubrajel™ II XD Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Multifunctional gel that delivers moisturization and emolliency
Proves a rich sensory feel
🌳 Nature-derived
Lubrajel™ MS Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol
Multifunctional gel that delivers excellent moisturization
Provides luxurious snesory feel
🌳 Nature-derived
Lubrajel™ DV Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol
Multifunctional gel that delivers excellent moisturization
Delivers a rich, substantive feel
🌳 Nature-derived
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
PrimaFlo™ MP3295A Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Effective thickening where salts are ineffective
Ability to create clear formulations
Can be post-added to adjust viscosity
Ability to reduce production time
PolySurf™ 67 CS Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Imparts slip and lubricity
Thickening of glucoside surfactants
Stable over broad pH range 3.5 - 11.0
Coemulsification properties help to stabilize emulsion systems
🌳 Nature-derived
RapiThix™ A-60 Sodium Polyacrylate (and)
Easy-to-use emollient-based dispersion
Provides soft, smooth feel
Can be post-added to adjust viscosity after emulsion forms and cools
RapiThix™ A-100 Sodium Polyacrylate
Fully active white powder offering greater formulation flexibility
Provides soft, smooth feel
No pre-set oil phase
Makes oil-free systems possible
High-solids content for higher efficiency
Stabileze™ QM PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer
Excellent thickening/gelation
Shear-thinning
Formulates into clear products
Effective over wide pH range 3.0 - 11.0
Imparts exceptional skin feel
UltraThix™ P-100 Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
Water-resistant formulations
Reduces greasy feel of high oil phase emulsions
Dry film on skin is smooth
Shear-thinning with short playtime
Emulsion stabilizer
Compatible with metal oxides
Suspension aid
Reduces tack
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Water Resistant Agents
Water Resistant Agents are film formers that provide effective water and wear resistance properties.
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
Advantage™ Plus VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl
Increases water-resistance
Delivers a low-shine finish on skin
Allianz™ OPT Acrylates/C12-22 Alkylmethacrylate
Water-resistant agent for W/S, W/O and O/W systems
allows formulation of low viscosity sprayable lotions
Cold processable
Ganex™ V-216 VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Hydrophobic
Provides water-resistance
Moisture barrier properties
Ganex™ V-220F VP/Eicosene Copolymer
Hydrophobic
Provides water-resistance
Improves stick integrity
Excellent film-formation
Ganex™ WP-660 Triacontanyl PVP
Hydrophobic
Excellent water- and wear-resistance
Excellent film-formation
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Preservatives
These are preservatives approved for leave-on applications as needed for lotions, creams, moisturizers, ointments, and body butters.
Product
INCI Name
Features & Benefits
Optiphen™ Optiphen™ 200 Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective over pH of 4 to 8
Global use
Optiphen™ Plus Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid
Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast and mold
Ideal for slightly acidic personal care products
Effective pH range up to 6.0
Global use
Optiphen™ BSP Phenoxyethanol (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Sorbic Acid
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity against bacteria, mold and yeast
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
Optiphen™ ND Phenoxyethanol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Dehydroacetic Acid
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity against bacteria, mold and yeast
Effective up to pH 6.4
Global use
NEOLONE™ PH-100 Phenoxyethanol
High-purity, single-active
Effective control of a broad spectrum of bacteria, especially Gram-negative bacteria
Excellent stability over a wide pH and temperature range
Outstanding performance when used in combination with a broad range of preservatives and fungicides
Globally approved as a preservative for cosmetics
Optiphen™ DP Propylene Carbonate (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Propanediol
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity, in some formulations additional booster is needed
Effective up to pH 6.0
Global use
Cost efficient preservative based on uncontroversial ingredients
Optimized delivery system without alcoholic antimicrobials
Optiphen™ DLP Propylene Carbonate (and) Dehydroacetic Acid
Antifungal boosting activity at low levels; full antimicrobial spectra at high levels
Effective up to pH 6.4
Global use
Cost efficient preservative based on nature identical active ingredient
Optimized delivery system without alcoholic antimicrobials
Optiphen™ BSB-W Benzyl Alcohol (and) Aqua (Water) (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate
Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
Nature-identical combination
COSMOS compliant
Optiphen™ BSB-N Benzyl Alcohol (and) Glycerin (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Sorbic Acid
Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
Nature-identical combination
COSMOS validated
Conarom™ B Phenylpropanol (and) Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
Antimicrobial ingredients show a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and yeast
Adds a gentle fragrance to end products
Conarom™ P-2 Phenethyl Alcohol (and) Caprylyl
Mild rose-like aroma, containing naturally derived and nature identical ingredients
Aromatic ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection
Complements aroma of final product
Effective pH range 4 - 8
Refreshing Cosmetic Lotion
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