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Skygelâ„¢ - HVC Rheological Additive for Cosmetics
General Description Skygelâ„¢ Thickeners are colloidal, inorganic mineral thickeners which are essentially inert and non swelling in aqueous applications. When dispersed in water, they display unique Thixotropic properties that are useful in a variety of aqueous applications. Modest cost, high performance and virtually universal compatibility mean that they can often replace, or partially substitute for expensive imported thickeners while offering equivalent performance. Skygelâ„¢ thickeners are Hydrated Magnesium Aluminum Silicate base Cosmetic grade rheological additive refined from natural mineral clay. It has been developed as a high purity, fast hydrating stabilizer for aqueous systems.
Skygelâ„¢ in Cosmetic and Personal Care products
Skygelâ„¢ is a unique rheological additive which can improve the performance and appearance of many personal care and cosmetic products.
Skygel™’s Multifunctional Benefits Skygel™ products provide a unique combination of cosmetic and rheological benefits:
- Thixotropic thickening
- Anti-settling effect, suspension of beads, pigments and glitters
- Prevention of phase separation and Syneresis
- Stabilization of oil/water emulsions
- Suitability for aerosols and pump sprays: Thixotropic gels with Skygelâ„¢ atomise well.
- Reduction of running and dripping
- Uniform film formation: Pigments and sunscreen actives remain dispersed in the product and are evenly applied to the skin. This can help maintaining a high SPF.
- Skin feel: Due to the uniform shape of the lathe like structure and their ability to glide easily over one another, Skygel™ adds smoothness and improves “lubricity†without being sticky. Cosmetic products with Skygel™ are soothing to the skin.
- Sebum absorption: Skygelâ„¢ products have high oil absorption. Skygelâ„¢ is used in clay masks for absorption of sebum and body secretions.
- Disperses in water readily to form colloidal sols and gels
- Forms reversible gels ( The flake can undergo hydration and drying any number of times )
Properties in Formulation Various properties make Skygelâ„¢ the preferred rheological additive for water phases in cosmetic and personal care products
- Electrolyte stability: sodium salts are tolerated. Higher concentrations of other soluble salts may affect the efficiency of Skygelâ„¢
- Surfactant compatibility: Skygelâ„¢ can be used with anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants.
- Solvent tolerance: Skygelâ„¢ can be used in the presence of up to 30% alcohol or other water miscible solvents.
- Temperature stability: Products formulated with Skygelâ„¢ remain stable in the heat and cold.
- Opacity: Skygelâ„¢ forms milky, turbid gels. Hence, gives very high level of opacity.
Applications
Due to these benefits, Skygelâ„¢ rheological additives are used in the following cosmetic and personal care products:
- Creams
- Medicated skin lotions or lotions
- Facial masks/Beauty masks
- Sunscreens
- Shampoos ( especially for suspension of zinc pyrithione antidandruff agents)
- Facial Scrubs
- Deodorant Powders
- Bath powders
- Baby powders
- Face powders
- Rouge powders
- Dry shampoos
- Liquid rouge
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