Description
Studies show:
- big increase in hydration after 1 hour (peak)
- hydration remains above initial level even after 2 hours
- rapid penetration into the skin
- ideal for quick rehydration
- improved softness in 80% of users after 1 hour
- skin softer, smoother and hydrated
Mechanism on the skin
- degrades into long-chain alcohols C16/C18
- structurally similar to ceramides
- contributes to barrier restoration
- provides longer-lasting softness
Compatibility and technology profile
- compatible with all types of emulsifiers
- mixes with all oils
- compatible with silicones
- compatible with surfactants
- compatible with preservatives
- compatible with pigments and mineral filters
- ideal in cold process
pH range: 4.5 – 7.5
Use: directly into the oil or surfactant phase
Recommended uses and concentrations
- Skin & baby care: 1–30%
- soft, non-greasy, fast-absorbing care
- Hair care: 1–10%
- improves combing
- gives a light shine
- Color cosmetics: 1–30%
- wetting of pigments
- reduces the “dry feeling”
- Anhydrous: 5–50%
- glosses, balms, sticks
- Rinse-off: 1–5%
- better slip, gentle on the skin
Conclusion
- provides a light, silky, non-greasy feeling
- absorbs quickly
- shows proven in vivo hydration and softness
- supports the skin barrier (C16/C18 alcohols → ceramide-like effect)
- is compatible in all types of formulations
- represents a sustainable and safe choice
- It is ideal as a natural alternative to lightweight silicones.
