Humectants

Vegetable glycerin is used as a humectant, solvent and emollient in cosmetic formulations. Glycerin is soluble in water and is added to the water phase of formulations. Benefits: Effective humectant and moisturizer attracting water to the intercellular space of the skin Protects the lipids of skin cells Good solvent for various water-insoluble ingredients Effective emollient and lubricant properties Use: Add as is to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 2-5% in emulsions. For external use only. Applications: All kinds of skin care products, hair care products, soaps (glycerin soap).

Propylene glycol/ mono propylene glycol. Benefits: •Effective humectant and wetting agent preventing water loss in products and in the skin •Increases skin permeability of active ingredients as it penetrates into the outermost skin layers •Emollient and lubricant properties •Excellent solubilizer of other ingredients •Increases spreading of creams Use: Add as is to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 1-8% in emulsions. For external use only. Applications: All kinds of skin care products, hair care products,soaps (glycerin soap).