Description
A natural multifunctional texturizing agent for skin care, makeup and sun care products, Compritol® 888 CG MB can be used as a consistency agent, an oil phase thickener and a stabilizer.
It allows the creation of ultra-melting and comfortable anhydrous balms and brings body to formulations.
Claims
- Consistency agent
- Oil phase thickener
- Stabilizer
- Increases heat stability
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Use level 0.5-25%
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100% natural origin (ISO 16128)
COSMOS approved
Readily biodegradable
Certified RSPO Mass Balance -
Glyceryl Behenate
China NMPA notified
Composition
Of 100% vegetable origin, Compritol® 888 CG MB is made from a mix of fatty substances from seeds and rapeseed oil.
In the oil phase, it creates a thickening network that increases stability, even at high temperature.
Formulation
Anhydrous balms:
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Use Compritol® 888 CG MB in combination with Geleol® MB and Hydrogenated Castor Oil in a ratio of 2:2:1 to create a stable network
Make-up:
- Enhances film forming and drying properties
- Increases the stability of W/O emulsions (used at 0.5 – 2%)
Suncare:
- Helps to create very stable sun care products
Sensory
Compritol® 888 CG MB brings many benefits in terms of sensory as it:
- Allows the creation of ultra-melting and comfortable anhydrous balms
- Brings body to formulations
- Gives presence and comfort upon application
- Improves skin feel and application due to superfatting properties
- Does not "brake" during application (no drag effect)
- Does not soap or whiten when applied on the skin (unlike other consistency agents such as long chain fatty acids or alcohols)