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    3. ECO Arlacel™ 165 MBAL

    ECO Arlacel™ 165 MBAL

    A versatile oil-in-water emulsifier, mainly for non-polar oil phases. Can be the sole emulsifier for mildly acidic O/W creams & lotions & other O/W electrolyte products.

    INCI name

    Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate

    ECO Arlacel 165 MBAL

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Pastille

    Chemistry

    • Glyceryl esters & derivatives

    Functions

    • Emulsifiers

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care
    • Sun care
    • Colour cosmetics

    Applications

    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • Body care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Tanning

    Consumer benefit

    • Hydrating / moisturising / nourishing
    • Calming / soothing / redness

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • USDA BioPreferred
    • ISO 16128 - derived natural

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived

    Composition information

    • Preservative free
    • EDTA free
    • BHT / BHA free
    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    % Renewable

    • 100

    % Bio-based

    • 100

    % Natural origin content – ISO 16128

    • 100

    Formulations

    Oil-in-Water Sunscreen Gel

    100% Mineral Non-organic Sunscreen Gel that melts onto skin instantly, providing broadspectrum UVA/UVB protection with a refreshing water-light feel. Solaveil™ CT-300 and Solaveil CZ-300 are Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide dispersions in naturally derived carrier oils. Crodamol™ OSU and Synperonic™...
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    Waterless Conditioning Bar

    A minimalist yet quite effective conditioner formula in a water-free format, for healthy soft shiny hair. CrodazoquatTM MCC is a highly efficient conditioning agent that enables conditioning on a wide range of hair types, promoting hair health and perceivable sensory benefits in wet and dry hair....
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    B.A.S.E. Gel Cream 50

    A classic gel-cream chssis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. With a slightly lower viscosity than its sister formulas, it spreads easily on skin. It combines Arlacel 165, non-ionic emulsifier that gives more opacity to the cream plus Crodafos CES,...
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    B.A.S.E. Gel-Cream 100

    A classic gel-cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Of average viscosity compared to its sister formulas, it has good spreadability and sensory on skin. It combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky...
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    B.A.S.E. Gel Cream 150

    A classic gel-cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. This is a minimalist version of its sister formulas, with similar viscosity and sensory on skin. It combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky senrsorial,...
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    B.A.S.E. Cream 50

    A classic cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Creamy, rich and opaque, Arlacel 165, non-ionic emulsifier that gives more opacity to the cream and Crodafos CES. Arlamol HD and Crodamol GTCC are responsible for its high spreadability, while...
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    B.A.S.E. Cream 100

    A classic cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Creamy, rich, opaque and slightly more viscous that its sister formulas, it combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky senrsorial, Arlacel 165, non-ionic...
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    B.A.S.E. Cream 150

    A classic cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Creamy, rich, and bright white, it is a minimalist version of its sister formulas. It combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky senrsorial, and Arlacel 165,...
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    Essential Balance Restoring Scalp Scrub

    Restore balance to oily scalps with this gentle, cleansing scrub. Natural exfoliants work to gently remove dead skin cells and impurities, breathing new life into hair and leaving your scalp feeling clean and refreshed. Nutrinvent Balance works to control scalp oiliness, whilst HairSpa, a prebiotic...
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    Natural Skin Cream feat. ECO Range

    This formula is skin cream made entirely from natural derived ingredients. The key ingredient in this formulation is nonionic surfactant. ECO Arlacel™ 165 used in this formulation is nonionic surfactants from the ECO Range. ECO Range uses ethylene oxide from biomass source obtained from bioethanol...
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    Smooth as Silk Body Milk

    Give your body a real treat with this vegan suitable* light milky lotion that provides skin with optimum levels of hydration leaving a light, velvety feel. Crodamol™ ISIS works in synergy with the skin’s lipid bilayers to reduce water loss and naturally maintain optimum levels of hydration whilst...
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    Daily Light Feel Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 with 1/3 UVA

    "A pleasant sunscreen lotion ideal for daily use, with Solaveil CT-12W that gives transparency for different types of skin. This formulation delivers good sensorial due the right combination of emollients: low viscosity for good spreadability and light sensorial for consumers that want effective...
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    Scalp Rebalancing Pomade

    Boost your scalp health with this formula, designed to deliver maximum hydration and ease scalp discomfort. Apiscalp™ fights against itching, dryness and hyperseborrhea of the irritated scalp, while Hairspa™ restores the microflora balance and provides a long-lasting moisturising effect on the scalp...
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    ECO Bio-Barrier Boost Cream

    Protect and moisturise the skin with this facial cream crafted from ECO Range ingredients that emphasize bio-based content. This cream possesses 99.5% bio-based composition. ECO Arlacel™ 165 MBAL is a 100% bio-based fatty acid ethoxylate glyceryl stearate blend and acts as an excellent moisturising...
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    Light Hybrid Sunscreen SPF 50+

    Enjoy your day using this sunscreen as part of your skincare routine every morning! It offers a nice sensorial for the consumer with good transparency on the skin. The Light Hybrid Sunscreen has been developed with synergy between organic UV filters and Solaveil™ CT-60W, a natural aqueous-based...
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