Decyl Glucoside in Cleansers: Active Matter, pH and Thickening
Decyl glucoside can be part of a cleanser surfactant system, but the supplied liquid is not the same thing as…
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Citric Acid in Cosmetics: Controlled pH Adjustment and Batch Records
Citric acid is often used near the end of manufacture, but “adjust to pH” should describe a reproducible process.
Disodium EDTA in Cosmetics: Chelation, Dissolution and Grade Choice
Disodium EDTA is used to manage metal ions in cosmetic systems.
Carbomer in Cosmetics: Dispersion, Neutralisation and Electrolytes
A carbomer gel can move from a thin dispersion to substantial body after neutralisation.
Hydroxyethylcellulose in Cosmetics: Grade, Hydration and Clarity
Hydroxyethylcellulose can give gels and cleansers useful body without the same neutralisation approach used for carbomer.
Bisabolol in Cosmetic Formulas: Grade, Solubility and Incorporation
Bisabolol can fit a soothing cosmetic brief, but successful incorporation depends on the actual grade and vehicle.
Tocopherol in Cosmetics: Grade Selection and Oil Oxidation
Tocopherol is often added under the shorthand “vitamin E,” but that description hides important differences between free tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate…
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate: pH, Oil Phase and Emulsion Development
Glyceryl stearate citrate is a useful oil-in-water emulsifier when its grade, process and pH window match the product.
Cetearyl Alcohol in Cosmetics: Grade Ratios and Cooling Structure
Cetearyl alcohol can build a rich cream or conditioner, but two grades with the same INCI may develop different textures.
Cetyl Alcohol in Cosmetics: Structure, Melting and Rub-Out
Cetyl alcohol is a solid fatty alcohol used to shape the body of cosmetic emulsions.
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