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    3. SP Crodacol 1618 MBAL

    SP Crodacol 1618 MBAL

    Crodacol 1618 provides an economical means of obtaining this preferred C 16-18 ratio. Although classified as cetearyl alcohol, Crodacol 1618 has a fatty acid distribution similar to that of stearyl alcohol and can be used in place of this ingredient.

    INCI name

    Cetearyl Alcohol

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Pastille

    Chemistry

    • Fatty alcohols

    Functions

    • Emulsion stabilisers
    • Emulsifiers

    Regional availability

    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care

    Applications

    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • Body care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Hair relaxing / permanent waves

    Consumer benefit

    • Sensitive skin

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • Vegan suitable
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    Formulations

    Keep it Simple Moisturizing Body Lotion

    This cost-effective body lotion provides nice conditioning sensorial to the skin. It uses Crodafos™ CES which is an emulsifying and conditioning system that possesses unique properties such as natural substantivity, greater oil deposition, and shear thinning to promote fast simultaneous release of...
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    Conditioner Demo Formulation with Crodamine™ SC

    This demonstrative formulation provides light conditioning to the hair. It uses Crodamol™ STS that improves shine and lubricity. Crodamine™ SC is a novel alternative to formulate without sulphates or chlorides and offers excellent frizz control properties and a light and smooth conditioning in wet...
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    Conditioner Demo Formulation with Crodazoquat™ MCC

    This demonstrative formulation provides high conditioning to the hair. It uses Crodamol™ STS that improves shine and lubricity. Crodazoquat™ MCC is a versatile conditioning agent suitable for all markets and hair types, that offers high conditioning with excellent combing and detangling properties...
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    Conditioner Demo Formulation with Crodazosoft™ DBQ

    This demonstrative formulation provides medium conditioning to the hair. It uses Crodamol™ STS that improves shine and lubricity. Crodazosoft™ DBQ offers softening and conditioning properties in wet and dry without a heavy residue, it also delivers extra care to coloured hair preventing it from...
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    NatraGem™ EW Demo Skin Care Formulation

    This demonstrative formulation provides fresh and soft skin sensorial. It uses NatraGem™ EW which is a 100% natural emulsifier system approved by Ecocert, it is recommended for sensitive skin due to its mildness and offers excellent electrolyte tolerance and a light feel. Emollient Crodamol™ STS...
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    Crodafos™ CES Demo Skin Care Formulation

    This demonstrative formulation provides conditioned and velvety skin sensorial. It uses Crodafos™ CES which offers natural substantivity, greater oil deposition and promotes fast simultaneous release of oil and water-based actives. Emollient Crodamol™ STS provides lubricity and richness during...
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    Arlacel™ LC Demo Skin Care Formulation

    This demonstrative formulation provides light and creamy sensorial. It uses Arlacel™ LC which offers smooth feel and moisturizing properties due to its liquid crystal structure whilst emollient Crodamol™ STS provides lubricity and richness during application with a conditioned after-feel. Volarest™...
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    Soft & Smooth Cost Effective Hair Conditioner

    This optimal formula provides excellent conditioning properties for a daily use regime. Crodamol™ STS is a multifunctional alternative to silicone that smoothens hair cuticule while Crodazosoft™ DBQ delivers softness, wet and dry detangling properties and protects hair fibre. Finally, Lustreplex™...
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    Cover My Grey 10-Minute Ammonia-Free Demi-Permanent Hair Colour System

    This is a Natural Black Demi-Permanent (Ammonia-Free) fast performing hair colour system. The Crodafos™ HCE in the developer acts as a hair colour enhancer to make this hair colour work in only 10 minutes. It deposits long lasting hair colour and completely covers stubborn grey hair. It can be used...
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    Vibrant Colour Cream Conditioner

    Just as CC creams are available to correct colour problems for the skin, a CC cream for the hair is positioned to do the same – touching up colour between treatments or offering a temporary change. This CC cream provides vibrancy, softness and shine, courtesy of VibraRiche™, which is shown to...
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    Love Nature Hair Conditioner Bar

    This Love Nature Hair Conditioner Bar is a platform formulation composing of a few key ingredients to provide a smooth and moisture feel to the hair. The conditioner bar is an easy to use. Just apply on the wet hair with massage, then rinse off well and dry the hair with a dryer. Incroquat...
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    Love Nature Hair Conditioner Bar-Mango

    This Love Nature Hair Conditioner Bar is a platform formulation composing of a few key ingredients to provide a smooth and moisture feel to the hair. The conditioner bar is an easy to use. Just apply on the wet hair with massage, then rinse off well and dry the hair with a dryer. Incroquat...
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    Pollution Defensive Conditioner

    Protect your hair from pollution while leaving soft and smooth using this rich conditioner. It contains Phytolea™ Camellia, an exquisite oil that prevents the penetration of environmental pollutants, and Fruitbio, a natural extract that closes, lowers down and smooth loosen cuticles tips, reducing...
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    Vivid Metamorphosis Semi-permanent Hair Color Cream - Glasswing Pink

    Looking for a transformation without the commitment? Spread your wings and let the creativity fly with our new Vivid Metamorphosis Semi-permanent Hair Colour Cream. Inspired by the Glasswing butterfly, this hair colorant packs a bright pink punch while smoothing hair. Our 80% naturally derived SP...
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    Vivid Metamorphosis Semi-permanent Hair Color Cream - Blue Morpho

    Looking for a transformation without the commitment? Spread your wings and let the creativity fly with our new Vivid Metamorphosis Semi-permanent Hair Color Cream. Inspired by the Blue Morpho butterfly, this hair colorant provides a vivid, electric blue hue while smoothing hair. Our 80% naturally...
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    Ruby Red Cream Lip Stain

    Give your lips hydration and a ruby raspberry colour with this ultra-soft creamy lip stain. Crodamol™ CAP is used to create a water repellent stain, whilst helping to seal in the radiant colour. Natrineo™ CR8, a vegan* suitable, W/O/W emulsifier, helps to create an exceptional feel upon application....
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    Radiant Silky Skin Tint Serum

    The Radiant Silky Skin Tint Serum is the ideal formulation for consumers looking to moisturise skin with even, buildable foundation coverage with a lightweight sensory feel. Natrineo™ CR8 is used as the W/O/W emulsifier in this formulation to create small, uniform particles and aid in even pigment...
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    Protection Boost Advanced Comfort Sunscreen SPF 30

    This sunscreen is designed provide broad spectrum UV protection with a comforting, smooth touch. The combination of emollients Crodamol™ GTCC and Crodamol™ ISIS provides a light feel while maintaining excellent moisturising properties. Solaveil™ XT-300, 100% naturally derived according to ISO 16128...
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    Deluxe Hydrating Facial Crème

    The Deluxe Hydrating Facial Crème is a rich, decadent lotion that is easily spreadable and leaves a powdery after-feel on the skin. This formulation contains iconic Croda emollients; Crodamol™ OSU, Crodamol™ GTEH, and Crodamol™ GTCC which are light and easy spreading. Supermol™ B is included as a...
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    Deluxe Hydrating Facial Crème with fragrance

    The Deluxe Hydrating Facial Crème is a rich, decadent lotion that is easily spreadable and leaves a powdery after-feel on the skin. This formulation contains iconic Croda emollients; Crodamol™ OSU, Crodamol GTEH, and Crodamol GTCC which are light and easy spreading. Supermol™ B is included as a 100%...
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