Cosmetics & Personal care

ELFACOS® GT 282S

Rheology modifier suitable for conditioner (leave-in/rinse out), shampoos, hair color and permanent wave formulations. It is also used in low pH systems, ointments and bath & shower products. It is a readily biodegradable, naturally derived, unique Newtonian non-ionic associative derived from polyalkylene glycol. Shelf life: 24 months. Benefits: Provides luxurious aesthetics for crystal clear surfactant systemsDelivers luxe sensorial with a wide range of amphoteric and anionic surfactants, including sulfate-free systemsIt is a plant-based and acrylates-, microplastic- & preservative-free ingredient Non-irritating

ELFACOS® ST 37

W/O Emulsion stabilizer suitable for color cosmetics, cosmetic emulsions, powdered color cosmetics, oleophilic bath formulations and hair products. It is also used in lotions, creams, conditioner (leave-in/rinse out), hair relaxer, make-up, liquid make-up and mascara. It is ideal for concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner, pressed powder, emulsions, low pH systems, ointments, emulsion-based sunscreens and after-sun products. It is a non-ionic copolymer. Shelf life: 24 months. Benefits: High capacity to absorb water and oilHydrolytically-, pH- and electrolyte-stable over broad pH and temperature rangesCompatible with most common emulsifiers, additives and cationicsIt increases gloss and spreadability

ELFACOS® ST 9

W/O Emulsion stabilizer and binder suitable for color cosmetics, cosmetic emulsions and powdered color cosmetics.Emulsifier for oleophilic bath formulations, hair products, creams/lotions, conditioner (leave-in/rinse out), hair relaxer, emulsions, low pH systems, ointments, emulsion-based sunscreens and after-sun products. It is also used in make-up, liquid make-up, mascara, concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner and pressed powder. Benefits: It provides excellent stability to W/O emulsionIt is hydrolytically-, pH- and electrolyte-stable over broad pH and temperature rangesIncreases gloss and spreadabilityIt enables low-temperature emulsification thereby saving cost and energy in the manufacturing process 

ELFAMOIST® AC HUMECTANT

Humectant suitable for creams & body lotions and baby care products. It is also used in eye & facial creams, facial mask, pre- & post sun care, shower gels, hand liquid soap, after shaving, color cosmetics, liquid foundation and antiperspirants/deodorants. It is ideal for ointments, emulsions and emulsion-based sunscreens. It is a readily biodegradable and preservative- & nitrosamine-free ingredient. Shelf life: 12 months. Benefits: Offers high performing formulations with deep, instant and long-lasting moisturization (30 hours) benefit after single applicationEffective penetration and deposition properties with no disruption to the skin barrierDuring application, it offers great absorbance, lubricity in skin feel and excellent spreadabilityAfter application, it provides lack of stickiness/tackiness and highly effective skin hydration 

ELFAN® AT 84 G MB

Cleansing agent designed for use in two-in-one shampoo/conditioners, mousse, body- & facial wash and liquid hand soap. It is also used in mild shampoos, bath & shower gels, shave applications, syndet- & combi-bar soap, baby cleanser and shaving cream. It is ideal for baby products and sensitive skin. It is a readily biodegradable, naturally derived, non-ethoxylated sulfate-free, mild anionic surfactant. Benefits: Extremely gentle on skin with an excellent dermatological profileNon-irritating on skin and low impact on skin barrierIt provides cleansing, foam build up and rich, creamy foam to cleansing formulations

ELFAN® AT 84 MB

Cleansing agent suitable for mild shampoos, bath & shower gels and shave applications. It is ideal for baby products and sensitive skin. It is also used in two-in-one shampoo/conditioners, mousse, body- & facial wash, liquid hand soap, syndet- & combi-bar soap, baby cleanser and shaving cream. It is a readily biodegradable, naturally derived, non-ethoxylated sulfate-free, mild anionic surfactant based on vegetable fatty acid. Benefits: Provides cleansing, foam build up and rich, creamy foam to cleansing formulationsExtremely gentle on skin with an excellent dermatological profileNon-irritating on skin and low impact on skin barrier

Ethomid® HP 60

Wetting and dispersing agent designed for personal care products. It is used in temporary, semi-permanent & permanent hair colorant formulations, hair dyes and color developers. Other applications include shampoos, conditioners, body washes, liquid soaps and other personal cleansing formulations. It is a non-ionic surfactant.Benefits:Bio-based, derived from vegetablesImproves color spreading, levelling and penetrationGives uniform color

HYDROVANCE®

Moisturizing agent and humectant suitable for facial-, body-, hand-, and foot- creams & lotions, after-sun and emulsion-based sunscreens. It is also used in moisturizing, anti-aging, shower & bath products, facial cleansers, sun protection, self-tanning, color cosmetics, depilatories and antiperspirants & deodorants. It is ideal for foot care, hair styling products, mousses, gels, hair shampoos & conditioners (leave-in/rinse out), emulsions, hair treatments, shave and hair color products. Benefits: It is a non-ionic, biodegradable, preservative-free and non-irritating ingredientOffers increased skin elasticity, long lasting moisturization and enhanced tactile sensory performance in formulationsBroad ingredient compatibility and wide-ranging applicabilityIt provides non-tacky feel and excellent aesthetics