Nouryon Surface Chemistry

ARMOCARE® APA-18V

Conditioning agent suitable for rinse-off conditioners, combing creams, masks, treatment creams and serums. It is also used in lotions and leave-in conditioners. It is a readily biodegradable, amidoamine, derived from vegetable source-palm oil, C18 fatty chain.Benefits:Offers outstanding sensorial properties with instantaneous wet detangling and conditioning of all hair typesIt is highly substantive to hairProvides wet & dry comb, wet & dry after-feel and anti-static properties

CELQUAT® SC-240C

Conditioning agent is used in shampoos, conditioners (leave-in/rinse out), body/facial washes and cleansers. It is ideal for styling aids, lotions/cream, hair, cleansing and skin applications, mousses, spray gels, gels, bath/shower and shave products. Benefits: Provides improved wet comb, detangling, body, and feelSubstantive to hair and skinOffers clarity & lubricity and improves gloss & anti-static properties on hairIt imparts smooth, rich feel to hair and skinForms clear aqueous solutions and non-tacky continuous films

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

Amaze® XT

Fixative, film former and rheology modifier suitable for use in skincare, gels, glazes, sun care, spray gels, mousses, creams/lotions, pomades and other styling aids. It is also used in conditioner, shampoos, make-up, liquid make-up, mascara, concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner, pressed powder, emulsions, low pH systems and bath & shower products. Benefits:Offers long-lasting hold under highly humid conditions without the tack & flaking often associated with gelsEasily dispersed with no neutralization requiredIt displays a smooth feel, ease of detangling & combing It exhibits good shear-thinning properties

CELQUAT® H-100

Conditioning agent, fixative and film former suitable for use in range of hair, cleansing & skin applications. It is used in styling & conditioning gels, shampoos, conditioners, body- & facial washes, mousses, and conditioning creams & lotions. It is a cationic, high viscosity cellulosic product. Benefits: Offers excellent conditioning and hold propertiesIt is substantive to hair & skin without build-up and contributes to thickening effectsProvides excellent wet combability, excellent high humidity curl retention, gloss, anti-static properties, and a smooth feelImproved compatibility with anionic ingredients

DERMACRYL® C

Film former suitable for make-up, liquid make-up and mascara. It is also used in concealer, eye shadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner and pressed powder.