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    3. Arlacel™ 170

    Arlacel™ 170

    Acid stable emulsifying wax - an optimised blend of glyceryl stearate and nonionic PEG ester. Co-Emulsifier for W/O and O/W emulsions. Modifies viscosity and improves stability of emulsion.

    INCI name

    Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Pastille

    Chemistry

    • Glyceryl esters & derivatives

    Functions

    • Bodying agents
    • Emulsifiers

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care

    Applications

    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • After sun
    • Body care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Hair colour
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
    • Shaving / hair removal
    • Sun protection

    Certifications and standards

    • Vegan suitable

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Composition information

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

    Biodegradability

    • Expected to be inherently biodegradable

    Formulations

    Younger & More Even Skin Perfecting BB Cream, SPF30 PA+++

    BB creams are perfect for sheer coverage with added sun protection benefits. The combination of Crodafos CES with Arlacel 170 in an emulsifying system enhances the sunscreen performance of the cream with good stability. Crolatum LES provides excellent glide on the skin upon application. As a bonus,...
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    Purifying Fairness Lotion

    This lotion purifies the skin day after day to give a smoother skin. Technowhite is a cost-effective active ingredient with a unique 3-step approach to skin lightening. Crodafos BES-70 is a special emulsifier similar in structure to the phospholipids in skin thereby enhancing delivery of actives to...
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    Sunblock SPF 50 PA++++

    A broad spectrum sunscreen that’s suitable for all skin type, formulated to offer extra protection against exposure to harmful UVA/UVB rays. Crodafos MCK creates a light lotion whilst Solaveil XT-40W is a water based dispersion giving high SPF efficacy, broad spectrum protection and flexibility in...
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    Perfect Contour Massage Cream

    This massage cream offers excellent moisturisation and longer skin play, without the oiliness typical of traditional massage cream. Crodamol™ STS and Crodamol DES offer higher skin play, lowering the friction during application. Liquiwax™ PolyEFA is a high molecular weight emollient. Cithrol™ 10GTIS...
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    Pearly Body Scrub with Rice Beads

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    Intensive Hair Creambath

    Coronet™ is an effective moisturiser and hair conditioning agent, while Crodamol™ BOSS is an emollient with high refractive index that promotes shine to the hair. Together they improve the hair’s appearance to look healthy and well groomed.
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