From a cosmetic standpoint, emollience refers to a particular state of the stratum corneum of the epidermis characterized by a certain softness and flexibility. Emollience also helps to smooth the skin's surface and reduce the depth of wrinkles. Lastly, cosmetic emollients lubricate the skin, reducing its roughness caused by the layer of dead skin cells.
Emollients are compounds that have the ability to soften and smooth the skin by providing deep hydration and retaining moisture. These ingredients are essential in the manufacturing of beauty products that aim to improve the texture and appearance of the skin.
Deep Hydration: Emollients create a protective layer on the skin, preventing water loss through evaporation, thus increasing skin hydration and contributing to its flexibility.
Prevention of Dryness: Emollients are ideal for preventing skin dryness, especially in dry climates or low-humidity environments where the skin is more prone to water loss through transepidermal evaporation.
Reduction of Roughness: Emollients soften rough and dry skin, improving its texture and providing a feeling of comfort and well-being.
Improvement of Elasticity: By keeping the skin well hydrated, emollients can improve skin elasticity, which is beneficial for preventing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Hydrophilic or Humectant Emollients: These are characterized by their moisturizing action. Examples include polyethylene glycols, glycerin, propylene glycol, and sorbitol, among others.
Lipophilic Emollients: These are characterized by their ability to retain water in the epidermis, preventing its evaporation and keeping the skin hydrated. Examples include esters, waxes, vegetable oils, triglycerides, among others.
Silicones: Silicones belong to the group of synthetic emollients and are used to create a silky sensation on the skin while avoiding the greasy feel that other emollients might leave behind.
Emollients: Alkanes
| Name | INCI |
|---|---|
| Purolan® IDD | Isododecane |
| Purolan® IEC | Isoeicosane |
| Purolan® IHD | Isohexadecane |
| Purolan® IOC | Isopentane |
Emollients: Esters
| Name | INCI |
|---|---|
| 2-ethylhexyl palmitate (2-EHP) | Ethylhexyl Palmitate |
| 2-ethylhexyl stearate (2-EHS) | Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Stearate |
| C12-13 alkyl ethylhexanoate | C12-13 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate |
| C12-13 alkyl lactate | C12-13 Alkyl Lactate |
| C12-15 alkyl benzoate | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
| Citrofol® AI Extra | Triethyl Citrate |
| Citrofol® BI | Tributyl Citrate |
| Citrofol® BI eco | Tributyl Citrate |
| Citrofol® BII | Tributyl Acetyl Citrate |
| Citrofol® BII eco | Tributyl Acetyl Citrate |
| Hydramol™ PGDS ester | PEG-90 Diisostearate |
| Hydramol™ PGPD ester | PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate |
| Hydramol™ PGPL ester | PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate |
| Hydramol™ TGL ester | Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate |
| Isopropyl myristate | Isopropyl Myristate |
| Isopropyl palmitate | Isopropyl Palmitate |
| MCT triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Qemol Coco Caprylate/Caprate | Coco Caprylate/Caprate |
| Qemol Coco MB | Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Qemol dicaprylyl carbonate | Dicaprylyl Carbonate |
| Qemol NPGDH | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate |
| Qemol PG10 LA | Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate |
| Qemol PG3 OL | Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate |
| Qemol PG4 CC | Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate |
| Schercemol™ 185 ester | Isostearyl Neopentanoate |
| Schercemol™ 318 ester | Isopropyl Isostearate |
| Schercemol™ CATC CN ester | Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate |
| Schercemol™ CATC ester | Cocoyl Adipic Acid/ Trimethylolpropane Copolymer |
| Schercemol™ CO ester | Cetyl Ethylhexanoate |
| Schercemol™ DIA ester | Diisopropyl Adipate |
| Schercemol™ DID ester | Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate |
| Schercemol™ DIS ester | Diisopropyl Sebacate |
| Schercemol™ DISD ester | Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate |
| Schercemol™ DISF ester | Diisostearyl Fumarate |
| Schercemol™ DISM ester | Diisostearyl Malate |
| Schercemol™ GTO ester | Triethylhexanoin |
| Schercemol™ LL ester | Lauryl Lactate |
| Schercemol™ NGDO | Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate |
| Schercemol™ OHS ester | Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate |
| Schercemol™ OLO ester | Oleyl Oleate |
| Schercemol™ PDD ester | Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate |
| Schercemol™ PTID ester | Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate |
| Schercemol™ SHS ester | Isostearyl Hydroxystearate |
| Schercemol™ TISC ester | Triisostearyl Citrate |
| Schercemol™ TIST ester | Triisostearyl Trilinoleate |
Emollients: Fatty Acids
| Name | INCI |
|---|---|
| Capric acid | Capric acid |
| Lauric acid | Lauric acid |
| Myristic acid | Myristic acid |
| Palmitic acid | Palmitic acid |
| Stearic acid | Stearic acid |
| Oleine | Oleic acid |
| Stearine | Stearic acid, Palmitic acid |
Emollients: Lanolin Derivatives
| Name | INCI |
|---|---|
| Acetulan™ | Cetyl Acetate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol |
| Modulan™ lanoline | Acetylated Lanolin |
| Solulan™ 75 lanoline derivative | PEG-75 Lanolin |
| Solulan™ 98 lanoline derivative | Polysorbate 80, Cetyl Acetate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol |
| Solulan™ C-24 lanoline derivative | Choleth-24, Ceteth-24 |
| Solulan™ L-575 | PEG-75 Lanolin |
| Vilvanolin™ CAB lanoline derivative | Petrolatum, Lanolin Alcohol |
| Vilvanolin™ L-101 lanoline derivative | Mineral Oil, Lanolin Alcohol |
| Vilvanolin™ P lanoline derivative | Isopropyl Lanolate |
Emollients: Oils and Waxes
| Name | INCI |
|---|---|
| Mineral oil | Paraffinum Liquidum |
| AlgaPur™ HSHO algae oil | Triolein |
| Argan oil | Argania Spinosa Extract |
| Squalane | Squalane |
| Petrolatum | Petrolatum |
| Avocado oil | Persea Gratissima Oil |
| Borage oil | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil |
| Calendula oil | Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract |
| Castor oil | Ricinus Communis Seed Oil |
| Cocoa butter | Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter |
| Coconut oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Linseed oil | Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil |
| Macadamia oil | Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil |
| Mango butter | Hydrolyzed Mangifera Indica Juice Extract |
| Rapeseed oil | Brassica Oil |
| Shea butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Soy oil | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Sunflower oil | Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil |
| Rosa Moschata Seed Oil | Rosa Moschata Seed Oil |
| Sweet almond oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil |
Emollients: Silicones
| Name | INCI |
|---|---|
| Silsense™ A-21 silicone | PEG-7 Amodimethicone |
| Silsense™ Copolyol-1 silicona | PEG-33, PEG-8 Dimethicone, PEG-14 |
| Silsense™ DW-18 silicone | Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate |
| Silsense™ IWS silicone | Dimethiconol Stearate |
| Silsense™ Q-Plus silicone | Silicone Quaternium-8 |
| Vinkasil D5 | Cyclopentasiloxane |
| Vinkasil DCX | Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol |
| Vinkasil DIM-350 | Dimethicone |
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