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    Arlacel™ LC

    Oil-in-water emulsifier that creates liquid crystal structures with unique sensorial properties. Can be used to control viscosity. Improves water resistance of formulations and is compatible with organic and inorganic sun filters.

    INCI name

    Sorbitan Stearate (and) Sorbityl Laurate

    Arlacel LC

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Powder

    Chemistry

    • Sorbitan derivatives

    Functions

    • Emulsion stabilisers
    • Emulsifiers

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Sun care

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • After sun
    • Body care
    • Eye colour
    • Eye contour care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Facial cleansers
    • Lip care
    • Lip colour
    • Sun protection

    Consumer benefit

    • Smoothing
    • Sensitive skin

    Certifications and standards

    • COSMOS natural approved
    • ECOCERT
    • ISO 16128 - derived natural

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived

    Composition information

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

    % Natural origin content – ISO 16128

    • 100

    Biodegradability

    • Expected to be readily biodegradable
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    Formulations

    Basic Beginnings Intensive Dermal Repair LC

    Envelope your skin with intensive levels of medical grade lanolin, MEDILAN ULTRA, whose biomimetic properties compliments your skin's natural protective performance. Repair and replenish dry, cracked or wounded skin with this non-tacky cream's tried and true active, lanolin, delivered through a...
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    Hydrience Body Emulsion

    A fluid o/w emulsion based on hydrosomes for extended delivery of moisture to dry skin. CITHROL PGMIS improves skin elasticity and imparts moisturization, while being easy to spread. ARLAMOL PS15E is a light, super moisturizer. ARLACEL LC forms a stable liquid crystal hydrosome structure.
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    Soothing Velvet Butter

    A body butter designed to pamper dry skin. CRODAMOL IPIS provides superb moisturization and is easy spreading. CRODAMOL GTEH is a delicate emollient with a sensorial profile similar to cyclomethicone. The liquid crystal structure of this O/W emulsion is stabilized by ARLACEL LC, enabling better...
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    O/W Hydrating Wrapping Cream

    ARLACEL LC gives to this wrapping cream a long moisturizing and fresh effect for a relaxing cocooning feel. CITHROL PGMIS will enhance the elasticity of the skin while CRODAMOL GTEH will bring a silky effect. CRODAMOL CP melts upon application on the skin and brings a smooth skin feel. This...
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    Anti-Fatigue/Radiance Cream

    Arlacel LC is a 100% naturally derived and approved natural by Ecocert, oil-in-water emulsifier. It imparts a unique and very light skin feel. Crodamol ISIS is able to work in synergy with the stratum corneum lipid lamellae to significantly improve its performance for optimum hydration and...
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    Sprayable Body Moisturising Cream

    This high viscosity, moisturising body cream displays excellent shear and viscosity recovery thanks to Volarest™ FL, an effective aqueous polymer which can offer targeted delivery in sprayable formulations. The inclusion of Crodamol™ ISIS gives the cream its excellent skin moisturisation properties...
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    Sprayable Body Moisturizing Cream

    This high viscosity, moisturising body cream displays excellent shear-thinning and viscosity recovery thanks to Volarest™ FL. The inclusion of Crodamol™ ISIS gives the cream excellent skin moisturisation properties; while emulsifier Arlacel™ LC creates a long-lasting, skin hydration feel. The...
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    Illuminating Hydrating Lotion

    Provide a radiant glow to your skin complexion with Crodarom™ Porcelain Flower, besides Crodamol™ emollients for a soft and moisturising sensory, stabilised by the ECOCERT Certified emulsifier Arlacel™ LC.
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    Fresh Anti-Ageing Body Spray

    Effective “spray-that-stays” system that delivers a film while has a fresh sensory perception. Also convenient to apply and ideal for all skin types. It combines ArlacelTM LC that is an optimised system for forming cost-effective liquid crystal formulations with unique sensorial properties and...
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    Barrier Essential - Smooth & Vitalise Pack

    A soft pillow, creamy mask pack is formed by the use of Arlacel™ LC, Volarest™ FL and fatty alcohol. DuraQuench™ IQ SA works as a moisturising complex to enhance skin barrier packing. Prolevis™ offers skin smoothing; Chronodyn™ helps skin to regain its energy. Phytessense™ Kudzu enhances this...
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    Be Youthful Moisturiser

    This surprisingly light moisturiser displays excellent shear and viscosity recovery, thanks to Volarest™ FL. The inclusion of Crodamol™ BOSS leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky, whilst the emulsifier Arlacel™ LC creates a long-lasting, skin hydration feel. This formulation also contains...
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    Anti-pollution Body Butter

    Arlacel™ LC answers current market demand for sustainable products as it is biodegradable and made from renewable resources. It is an optimized system for forming cost-effective liquid crystal formulations with unique sensorial properties. Crodamol™ ISIS is able to work in synergy with the natural...
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    Gentle Cleansing Gum

    This unique sensory was inspired using Arlacel™ LC, an oil-in-water emulsifier which is used to maintain the viscosity and texture of this cleanser. Once applied to a dry face, it turns into a gentle cleansing milk when water is added. Pacifeel™ helps soothe sensitive and reactive skin whilst...
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    Light and Moisturising Natural Day Cream

    Beauty is timeless and is now becoming ageless. This COSMOS compliant natural day cream restores skin homeostasis to reduce the effects of external aggressions whilst also promoting cell cohesion and its acts on the inflammation mediators responsible for premature ageing through the inclusion of...
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    Outstanding Combing-Gel Cream for Curls

    Arlacel LC is a 100% naturally derived and approved natural by Ecocert oil-in-water emulsifier that can be used in several applications. Volarest FL is a truly unique polymer providing a variety of benefits, these include controlled targeted delivery from sprayable emulsions, desirable sensory...
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    Men's Cream

    This light moisturising cream is highly spreadable and can be easily absorbed into the skin. Crodamol MM and Volarest FL help to increase viscosity of the formulation, while emollients such as Arlamol HD, Crodamol TN, Cropure Grapeseed and Cropure Mango Butter provide emolliency and moisturising...
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    2 in 1 Head and Beard Combing-Gel Cream

    ArlacelTM LC is a 100% naturally derived and approved natural by Ecocert oil-in-water emulsifier that can be used in several applications. VolarestTM FL is a truly unique polymer providing a variety of benefits, these include controlled targeted delivery from sprayable emulsions, desirable sensory...
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    “Water Up” Facial Cream

    This facial cream provides exceptional moisturizing properties with a creamy and soft sensorial. It uses Arlacel™ LC that is a self-structuring emulsifying system that creates liquid crystal emulsions that help to keep moisture over the skin with a smooth after-feel. DuraQuench™ IQ SA reinforces...
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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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    Baby Skin Protectant

    This WOW system will provide initial light fresh feel due to the release of entrapped water in Arlacel LC’s hydrosome lamellar system, followed by the formation of lipid layer, thanks to the combination of Medilan, Crodamol ISIS and Avocadin HU25, to give a longlasting moisture protection to your...
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    Gel Cream

    A one-of-a-kind gel cream moisturizer that feels like a bouncy pudding as you scoop it, and slips across the skin like a light, watery cream. Formulated with a separate gel phase, this translucent cream has a unique spreadable gel texture with a creamy consistency, leaving no greasy residue. The gel...
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    Watery Burst Sun Protection Cream

    Arlacel™ LC gives watery burst sensation once applied due to the release of entrapped water in its hydrosome system, and together with Optasense™ RMA-IS provides a stable and robust sun protection system. Solaveil™ CT-200, a high performance inorganic UVB filter, works synergistically with SPF...
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    Supercharged Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

    Refresh your skin with this powerful yet hydrating sunscreen formula. The Supercharged Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains a distinct collective of ingredients that achieves exceptional sun protection performance with a low concentration of actives. The exclusive combination of our...
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    Delicate Face and Body Cream with Phytolea Camellia

    This lightweight face and body lotion contains an estimated 97% bio-based ingredients* and is expected to exceed the minimum USDA BioPreferred® certified bio-based content for lotions and moisturisers which stands at 59%. Arlacel™ LC is included as a 100% naturally derived emulsifier, to ensure a...
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    SenStories™ Simple Formulation: Arlacel™ LC

    This simple formulation was developed as part of SenStories, with the key differentiator within each formulation being the emulsifier system.
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    CICA Cream-J

    CICA cream is originated from Korea and is gaining popularity in Japan. It is said that the name comes from "CICA CARE," a protective tape that is applied to surgical scars and acne scars for skin protection. The appeal of CICA Cream is that it can help you to achieve a healthy skin by moisturising...
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    Water Liquid Eyeshadow

    This Eyeshadow is as light as water. Because it is water-based formula, it is less burden on the eyelids and it offers light finish enough to forget that it is applied. OleoCraftTM HP-31 imparts eye shadow adhesion. Arlacel ™ LC gives a smooth, light feel and is easy to apply to the eyelids....
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    Sprayable Body Moisturising Cream

    This vegan-suitable* high viscosity, moisturising body cream has at least 97% Natural Origin content (according to ISO 16128). It displays excellent shear and viscosity recovery thanks to Volarest™ FL, an effective aqueous polymer which can offer targeted delivery in sprayable formulations. The...
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    Fluffy Marshmallow Natural Body Moisturiser

    Give your body the treat it deserves with this COSMOS suitable, light, fluffy textured, all-over body moisturiser. Arlacel™ LC provides the light skin feel of this formulation, which upon application leaves a velvety, comforting texture. Crodamol™ ISIS works in synergy with the skin’s lipid bilayers...
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    Operation Hydration After-sun Recovery PEG-free Lotion

    Indulge your skin after a day under the sun with a spritz of our Operation Hydration After-Sun Recovery PEG-free Lotion. This revitalizing, sprayable after-sun lotion is your secret to post-sunshine nourishment. Beneath the surface, a synergy of powerful ingredients—DuraQuench™ IQ SA, Crodamol™ ISIS...
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    Glow For It Dewy Bouncy Blush

    This formulation packs more than just a bright pink punch—it illuminates and revitalises skin while providing vibrant colour to your cheeks. The combination of rheology modifiers Volarest™ FL and Amigel™ creates a soft, bouncy texture that makes for a unique experience that livens up beauty routines...
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    Soothing Deodorant Roller – Sage Serenity

    Make this deodorant roller part of your daily hygiene routine. The convenient roll-on applicator ensures easy and precise use, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of odour reduction and a fresh but calming Sage Leaf Fragrance with each application. This formulation contains Zanthocare™, a...
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    Tomato LC Milky Lotion

    Arlacel™ LC is an excellent oil-in-water emulsifier, providing a smooth, slippery feel. Crolatum™ VL is a low melting point, low viscosity Vaseline. The melting point of Vaseline is generally considered to be between 30 and 50 degrees Celsius. Cropure™ Tomato Seed Oil is an upcycled ingredient that...
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    Ceramide Radiance Primer SPF 35

    Prep your skin to become the perfect canvas using the Ceramide Radiance Primer SPF 35. Infused with DS-HydroCeramide™ 50, this primer locks in moisture while reinforcing your skin's natural barrier, creating a smooth, hydrated base for flawless makeup application. The addition of ChromaPur™ CV2...
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    All Day Moisturising Cream

    This vegan-suitable* all day moisturising cream has at least 90% Natural Origin content (according to ISO 16128). It uses a liquid crystal emulsion system (SP Arlacel™ LC MBAL) to enhance the effects of emollients SP Arlamol™ PS15E MBAL and Cithrol™ PGMIS. SP Arlamol™ PS15E MBAL has a beneficial...
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    Acai Sleeping Mask

    The creamy moisturising sleeping mask is inspired by the antioxidant rich açaí smoothie dessert bowl as it contains Phytessence™ Wassaḯ, which helps to fight against premature cellular ageing
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    Soften and Shield Sun Cream with SPF 50

    Maintain healthy, hydrated skin with this Soften and Shield Sun Cream, offering SPF 50 protection and a smooth skin feel. Combining two of our titanium dioxide dispersions, Solaveil™ XT-40W MBAL and Solaveil XT-300 MBAL, this formulation delivers effective sun protection and shields the skin from...
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    Anti-ageing Triple Ceramide Cream

    This silky O/W-textured cream with Crodamol™ STS and DS-CERAmix-V™ is the perfect combination for anti-ageing.
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    SunSaver Protect Lotion SPF 30

    Protect your skin with this cost-effective sun protection lotion that provides broad-spectrum protection with 1/3 UVA. Solaveil™ CT-12W provides high SPF efficacy with clarity on the skin and a combination of Crodamol™ PC and Crodamol AB create a light, non-greasy sensory for optimum skin feel....
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    SunSaver Protect Lotion SPF 50

    Protect your skin with this cost-effective sun protection lotion that provides broad-spectrum protection with 1/3 UVA. Solaveil™ CT-12W provides high SPF efficacy with clarity on the skin and a combination of Crodamol™ PC and Crodamol AB create a light, non-greasy sensory for optimum skin feel....
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    SunSaver Protect Lotion SPF 50+

    Protect your skin with this cost-effective sun protection lotion that provides broad-spectrum protection with 1/3 UVA. Solaveil™ CT-12W provides high SPF efficacy with clarity on the skin and a combination of Crodamol™ PC and Crodamol AB create a light, non-greasy sensory for optimum skin feel....
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    BB Glowing Cream

    A sublime cream that reveals the skin's natural radiance. This BB cream has a light texture due to the inclusion of Arlacel™ LC. It boosts cellular energy and prevents premature ageing thanks to the complementary benefits of Luceane™ MBAL and Phytessence™ Wassaï, our prejuvenating active ingredients...
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    Anti-fatigue Day Cream

    For a positive awakening of skin and mind. This COSMOS compliant natural day cream applied in the morning for a “glimmer moment”, wakes up your skin and boosts your good mood when you get out of bed thanks to Phytessence™ Green Coffee EC, a botanical active ingredient that acts on the synthesis of...
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