Body Mousse
The term body mousse covers products that are foamy lotions suitable for gentle care of the face, hands, and body. In the field of cosmetics, body mousse is currently not yet widespread, but numerous manufacturers have already recognized the trend: More and more aerosol cans and jars with body mousse are coming onto the market. The extraordinary popularity has of course a reason. Body mousse is as nourishing and rich as body butter, but at the same time wonderfully light and airy. The texture, which is often described as “fluffy”, caresses the skin like a light summer breeze and provides it with optimal and intensive moisture. Thanks to its feather-light creamy consistency, the mousse is very easy to apply. It is quickly absorbed and leaves no unpleasant oily film on the skin.
Body mousse: definition and application
The term was derived from the French term “mousse”, which is used for foamy or foaming consistencies. In this context, the term “moussing” is also often used.
Even though body mousse implies that the product is for the body, many products are also for the face and hands. They are usually offered in two different dosage forms: as an aerosol spray or in a practical jar. Body mousse from a can is particularly loose and airy. It can be dosed very precisely and sparingly, but also has a long shelf life because no microorganisms can penetrate it.
As a jar product (“non-aerosol”), body mousse is only slightly firmer and more compact; the “fluffy” consistency so beloved by many users is also evident here, although the texture is somewhat creamier and not quite as foamy.
Body mousse often contains natural extracts such as aloe vera, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, or mango butter. These supply the skin with care and nutrients. Various flower or spice fragrances ensure that body mousse is also a delightful treat for the nose. Examples of common fragrances are ginger, cinnamon, ylang ylang, jasmine, anise, coconut, mango, vanilla, and sandalwood. Some mousse products are additionally equipped with tiny shine particles, which also give the skin a delicate shimmer. Others nourish and cool stressed skin after sunbathing. Then there is also body mousse, which is applied after bathing and showering and contributes to a relaxed and smoothed skin feeling. Other body mousses focus more on cleansing the skin. The areas of application can therefore vary greatly depending on the product.
What all body mousse variants have in common, however, is the light, airy formula, which can be applied very nicely. Depending on the desired care concept of the manufacturer, it can contain more or less rich ingredients.
A feather-light texture for skin that is soft to the touch
In terms of concept, Body Mousse thus lies between a moisturizer, a body lotion, and an oily skin care cream. The product is preferred by many women in summer, when the skin enjoys a soft freshness kick and wants to be sufficiently supplied with moisture. Nevertheless, of course, nothing speaks against year-round use: Here it just depends on personal taste and individual preferences.
Body mousse can be massaged into the skin without leaving any residue and leaves the skin feeling very pleasantly soft. It offers an irresistible pampering experience, but at the same time has a very high caring benefit. It is often enriched with argan oil, grape seed oil and vitamin E, and urea and panthenol are also often found in body mousse.
The active ingredients in body mousse
PROFILE Grape seed oil
INCI: Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
CAS number: 8024-22-4
Extraction: Extraction from the seeds of grapevines
Main ingredients: procyanidins (flavonoids that strengthen blood vessels and tighten tissue and skin) and resveratrol
Properties:
Grape seed oil is among the most important ingredients because it contains lots of resveratrol: an antioxidant ingredient that can regulate aging processes, prolong the life of cells, and tighten skin. For more information about grape seed oil, click here.
PROFILE Argan Oil
INCI: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
CAS number: 223747-87-3
Extraction: by cold pressing of the kernels
Main ingredients: linoleic acid, palmitic/stearic acid, alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol, oleic acid, squalane
Properties: Anti-aging, moisturizing effect,
Argan oil is also a beneficial ingredient for body mousse. More than 80 percent of it consists of valuable unsaturated fatty acids. In addition, it contains a very high proportion of natural antioxidants and twice as much vitamin E as olive oil, for example. Dry, brittle skin becomes beautifully soft and smooth again with argan oil, as it has an intensive moisturizing effect. More information about argan oil can be found here.
PROFILE Jojoba Oil
INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Plant family: Buxaceae
CAS number: 61789-91-1
Extraction: cold pressing
Properties: anti-inflammatory, mild, skin caring
Jojoba oil is one of the most important cosmetic oils for high-quality products and is therefore frequently used in body mousses. It is particularly rich in vitamins A, E and F, can increase the skin’s ability to regenerate, is moisture-binding and has a natural sun protection factor of 4.
Aloe Vera Fact Sheet
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Distribution area: Africa, Near East, South America
Use: medicinal plant, ornamental plant
Number of species: about 600
CAS number: 8001-97-6
Properties: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
Not much actually needs to be said about aloe vera, the desert lily is one of the most important medicinal plants of all. The gel stored in the thick-fleshed leaves of the plant is known for its extraordinary healing properties and is primarily used for skin care. It has very good moisturizing, anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial properties. Thus, aloe vera juice and aloe vera powder is ideal active ingredients for products such as body mousse, read more about this in our blog post.
Fact Sheet Vitamin E
CAS number: 10191-41-0
Alternative name: Tocopherol
Function: antioxidant
Properties: slows down aging processes, improves the skin surface, increases the moisture content of the skin
Vitamin E prolongs the life of red blood cells and keeps cells fit. It represents an antioxidant, has an inhibitory effect on inflammation and supports the immune system. Overall, vitamin E performs valuable services as an active ingredient in cosmetic products, which is why it is also recommended for body mousse. You can find more information about vitamin E here.
Body mousse: the caring pampering experience
The still relatively new product category body mousse not only offers a delicate, airy pampering experience, but also cares for the skin and provides it with sufficient moisture. Whether used as a facial, body, foot or hand mousse, the fluffy formula is a treat not only in summer. If you would like to expand your cosmetics range with a body mousse, please feel free to contact us.
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