But not prepared to compromise on soft, silky texture and non-greasy after-feel?
Then LIPEX® SheaLuxe TR™ – our new, fully traceable shea-derived emollient ester could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Watch our webinar to find out more!
In our new 20-minute webinar, we take you through our work to evaluate a replacement for low viscosity dimethicones.
We looked at the challenge holistically and have developed an emollient ester that addresses sustainability concerns, but doesn’t require compromises to be made on key attributes including sensory, TEWL and anti-soaping.
So, take a break, sign in and find out how our unique, value-adding ingredient could be the answer to your sustainable formulation challenge.
Silicones in skincare – what’s the concern?
Consumers, in greater numbers, are looking for products which contain natural, sustainably sourced ingredients, that offer transparency.
Personal care producers want to appeal to their consumers and, at the same time, are under pressure to fulfil their own sustainability targets, including reducing climate impact, and conserving water.
As a result, many producers are looking to remove dimethicones from their products.
This is because they are not biodegradable, and their production process is both energy intensive, and often dependent on the use of non-renewable resources.
Dimethicones are therefore no longer what consumers are looking for, and don’t match the industry’s direction of travel.
Silicones in skincare – a unique and appreciated sensory profile
It’s important not to forget that skin care is a very sensorial category. For applications such as face care, there is a strong preference for products that are light, dry and easily absorbed.
Low viscosity / lightweight dimethicones have traditionally been relied on to deliver these light sensorials, and a dry, non-greasy after feel. So, for a sustainable alternative to be successful, they need to perform well in these areas.
Light ester, with best-in class sensory, equivalent TEWL, visible anti-soaping and improved formulation flexibility
You don’t have to compromise on sensory performance, functionality or flexibility if you choose our light ester LIPEX® SheaLuxe TR™. With low viscosity, it is highly spreadable, with a light, dry, silky and non-greasy feel. Our studies show that it is the best-in-class alternative to low viscosity dimethicone with regards to sensory.
This carefully designed light ester can deliver similar effects to low viscosity dimethicone when it comes to moisturization, and can deliver a visible anti-soaping effect. It is miscible with plant-based oils and butters, and both compatible and miscible with ethanol.
LIPEX® SheaLuxe TR™ (INCI: ethyl oleate, ethyl stearate) a unique, sustainable alternative
LIPEX® SheaLuxe TR™, our new shea-based emollient ester (INCI: ethyl oleate, ethyl stearate) can tackle this sustainability challenge head on. It is readily biodegradable and produced in an ecofriendly process, based on 100% natural and renewable sources.
Better still, the shea kernels are sourced through AAK’s fully traceable Kolo Nafaso program. Its carbon emissions have been estimated and are offset with carbon credits, linked to a cook stove initiative, adjacent to the shea supply chain. This makes LIPEX® SheaLuxe TR™ climate-compensated.
