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Glycolipids

Glycolipids, washing, foam, mildness

Glycolipids as very mild baby and children’s cleansing products: Gentle care for the little ones

The skin of babies and children is particularly sensitive and therefore requires particularly mild and gentle cleansing products. Cosmacon, in collaboration with Evonik, has developed innovative cleansing products that are specially tailored to the needs of the youngest skin. These products contain a range of mild surfactants that gently cleanse while protecting and caring for the skin.

Glycolipids and surfactants used in mild cleansing products

The following surfactants are known for their mild and skin-friendly properties and are used in the products presented:

 

  1. RHEANCE® One (glycolipids)
  2. SOPHANCE® LA-A (glycolipids, sodium lactate)
  3. REWOTERIC® AM C MB (sodium cocoamphoacetate)
  4. TEGO® Betaine 810 MB (Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine)
  5. TEGO® Betaine P 50 SG (Cocamidopropyl Betaine)
  6. TEGO® Betaine F 50 (Cocamidopropyl Betaine)

 

Beneficial cosmetic products with these glycolipids surfactants

1. gentle bubbles baby wash:

  1. Benefits: Very mild cleansing, ideal for sensitive baby skin. The glycolipids contained ensure gentle but effective cleansing and leave the skin clean and nourished.
  2. Ingredients: RHEANCE® One, TEGO® Betaine P 50 SG, REWOTERIC® AM C MB

2. ultra-mild cleansing gel for babies:

  • Benefits: This cleansing gel is particularly mild and free from sulphates and PEGs. It cleanses gently without drying out the skin and is ideal for daily use.
  • Ingredients: SOPHANCE® LA-A, TEGO® Betaine 810 MB, REWOTERIC® AM C MB

3. Easy Breezy 2-in-1 Kids Shampoo:

  • Benefits: A convenient 2-in-1 product that can be used as both a shampoo and a body wash. It provides gentle cleansing and is particularly mild to the skin.
  • Ingredients: REWOTERIC® AM C MB, TEGO® Betaine F 50, Lauryl Glucoside

4. nourishing head-to-toe kids wash:

  • Benefits: This product cleanses and nourishes the skin from head to toe. It is rich in nourishing ingredients and provides intensive moisturizing care.
  • Ingredients: REWOTERIC® AM C MB, TEGO® Betaine P 50 SG, Lauryl Glucoside

Physical-chemical characteristics of the surfactants

RHEANCE® One (glycolipids)

  • Ionic character: Anionic
  • Solubility: Very soluble in water
  • Viscosity: pH-dependent, increased < pH 5.5; decreased > pH 7
  • Mildness: Very mild to the skin and mucous membranes

SOPHANCE® LA-A (Glycolipids, Sodium Lactate)

  • Ionic character: Anionic/non-ionic
  • Solubility: Very soluble in water
  • Viscosity: Reduces viscosity at higher concentrations
  • Mildness: Extremely mild to the skin, no irritation to the eyes

REWOTERIC® AM C MB (Sodium Cocoamphoacetate)

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric
  • Solubility: Highly soluble in water
  • Viscosity: Supports the viscosity best
  • Mildness: Very mild to the skin

TEGO® Betaine 810 MB (Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine)

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric
  • Solubility: Good water solubility
  • Viscosity: Reduces viscosity
  • Mildness: Very mild to the skin, excellent foaming properties

TEGO® Betaine P 50 SG (Cocamidopropyl Betaine)

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric
  • Solubility: Easily soluble in water
  • Viscosity: Supports viscosity well
  • Mildness: Very mild to the skin

TEGO® Betaine F 50 (Cocamidopropyl Betaine)

  • Ionic character: Amphoteric
  • Solubility: Good water solubility
  • Viscosity: Supports the viscosity
  • Mildness: Very mild to the skin

 

Sustainable and mild products from Cosmacon

Cosmacon, in collaboration with Evonik, develops and produces particularly mild and sustainable cleansing products for babies and children. These products utilize the benefits of the above-mentioned surfactants to ensure gentle and effective cleansing that also protects the sensitive skin of babies and children. The use of natural and biodegradable ingredients also helps to protect the environment.
Please contact us if you would like us to implement these innovative surfactant systems for your cleaning products.

 

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