Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer omedelbart

  • Is both synthetic and plant-derived
  • Chemically, it’s an oligo ester, or short polymer
  • Used in hair care products to smooth the cuticle layer
  • Excellent cling to skin and hair helps prevent moisture loss

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer beskrivning

Hydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer is made by a chemical reaction between hydrogenated (semi-solid) castor oil with sebacic acid, a carboxylic acid sometimes used as a pH adjuster in skin care products. The resulting ingredient has long-lasting emollient and smoothing properties that benefit skin and hair. The unique structural properties of this ingredient allow it to fill in the spaces where skin and hair are damaged, creating a perceptibly smoother feel. It’s an example of polymer technology that combines a natural and synthetic ingredient to create a new compound. Hydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer is used in amounts between 0.5-2% in leave-on products and up to 5% in rinse-off hair care products designed for intensive repair. The safety of hydrogenated castor oil has been established and while an individual safety assessment of sebacic acid hasn’t been done, it is not believed to be a problem as used in cosmetics.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer referenser

  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 3, May 2007, pages 31-77

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Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.