Actigum™ VSX 20 Cargill, 1 kg

Actigum™ VSX 20 Cargill: The Ultimate Natural Thickener and Stabilizer for Cosmetics

Elevate your cosmetic formulations with Actigum™ VSX 20 from Cargill, a premium, naturally derived thickening and stabilizing agent. This high-performance ingredient, based on sclerotium gum, offers exceptional rheological properties, providing a luxurious texture, superior stability, and enhanced sensory experience to a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products. Its unique structure allows for the creation of both thick, rich emulsions and clear, elegant gels, making it an indispensable tool for innovative cosmetic formulators seeking natural and effective solutions.

Applications and Areas of Use in Cosmetics:

Actigum™ VSX 20's versatility makes it an ideal ingredient for numerous cosmetic applications, contributing to both the texture and stability of the final product:

• Emulsions (Creams and Lotions): Acts as an excellent stabilizer for oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, preventing separation and ensuring long-term stability across a wide range of viscosities. It imparts a smooth, non-tacky, and elegant feel to creams, lotions, and body butters.
• Gels: Forms clear, elegant, and stable gels with a pleasant, non-stringy texture. Ideal for creating hydrating gels, soothing after-sun gels, and refreshing eye gels. Its shear-thinning properties allow for easy application and a light skin feel.
• Serums: Provides a luxurious, silky texture to serums without feeling heavy or sticky. It can help suspend active ingredients and ensure their even distribution within the formula.
• Masks: Enhances the viscosity and spreadability of face and body masks, ensuring good adhesion to the skin and preventing dripping. It can be used in clay masks, gel masks, and cream masks.
• Hair Care Products:
  • Conditioners and Hair Masks: Contributes to a smooth, detangling feel and improves the texture of conditioners and hair masks. It can also help to suspend conditioning agents within the formula.
  • Styling Gels and Creams: Provides hold and texture to styling products without flaking or leaving a sticky residue. It allows for the creation of flexible hold formulations.
• Cleansers: Can be used to thicken water-based cleansers, providing a richer texture and improved application. It can also help to suspend cleansing particles within the formula.
• Sunscreen Formulations: Helps to stabilize emulsions and improve the skin feel of sunscreen lotions and creams. It can also contribute to the even distribution of UV filters.
• Color Cosmetics: Can be used as a thickener and stabilizer in foundations, BB creams, and mascaras, improving their texture, application, and long-wear properties.
• Natural and Organic Cosmetics: As a naturally derived ingredient, Actigum™ VSX 20 is well-suited for use in natural and organic cosmetic formulations, aligning with consumer preferences for clean beauty products.

Key Benefits for Cosmetic Formulations:

• Excellent Thickening Efficiency: Provides significant viscosity build-up at low concentrations, making it cost-effective.
• Superior Stabilization: Effectively stabilizes emulsions and suspensions, preventing phase separation and ingredient settling.
• Natural Origin: Derived from a natural fermentation process, appealing to consumers seeking natural ingredients.
• Pleasant Sensory Profile: Imparts a smooth, non-tacky, and elegant skin feel.
• Clear Gel Formation: Allows for the creation of aesthetically pleasing, transparent gel formulations.
• Shear-Thinning Behavior: Provides easy application and a light, non-greasy feel upon spreading.
• Broad pH Stability: Stable across a wide pH range commonly found in cosmetic formulations.
• Compatibility with a Wide Range of Ingredients: Compatible with various oils, surfactants, and active ingredients.
• Improved Pigment Suspension: Helps to evenly disperse pigments in color cosmetic formulations.
• Global Availability: Our online store offers worldwide shipping, making Actigum™ VSX 20 accessible globally.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Silky Hydration" Facial Serum

Instructions:

1. In a clean beaker, slowly disperse Actigum™ VSX 20 in distilled water while stirring vigorously until fully hydrated and a clear gel starts to form. This may take some time and gentle heating (up to 40°C / 104°F) can speed up the process. Ensure no lumps remain.
2. Once the Actigum™ VSX 20 is fully hydrated and the mixture is smooth, add glycerin and stir until well combined.
3. Slowly add the sodium hyaluronate, stirring gently until fully dissolved. Avoid vigorous stirring to prevent excessive foaming.
4. Add niacinamide and panthenol, stirring until completely dissolved.
5. Finally, add the natural preservative and mix thoroughly.
6. Adjust the pH of the serum if necessary (typically between 5.0 and 6.0 is suitable for facial serums).
7. Transfer the serum to a clean, airtight container.

Application Recommendations:

• Ensure Actigum™ VSX 20 is fully hydrated to achieve its optimal thickening and stabilizing properties. Slow addition and good agitation are crucial during the hydration phase.
• The usage level of Actigum™ VSX 20 typically ranges from 0.1% to 2.0% depending on the desired viscosity and texture of the final product. Start with a lower percentage and increase as needed.
• Actigum™ VSX 20 is generally stable across a broad pH range, but it's always recommended to check the stability of your final formulation.
• When incorporating Actigum™ VSX 20 into emulsions, it can be added to either the water phase or the oil phase, depending on your specific formulation and processing. However, pre-hydrating in the water phase is often preferred for optimal performance.
• Store Actigum™ VSX 20 in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container to prevent clumping due to moisture absorption.
• Consider the interaction of Actigum™ VSX 20 with other ingredients in your formulation, although it is generally compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. Perform stability testing to ensure compatibility and long-term stability of your product.