GlucoTain® liquiFLEX surfactant, 100 g

GlucoTain® liquiFLEX Surfactant: The Innovative Mild Cleansing Agent

Introducing GlucoTain® liquiFLEX, a cutting-edge, biocompatible, and readily biodegradable non-ionic surfactant developed in Switzerland. This viscous, light yellow to amber liquid is the perfect foundation for creating cosmetic products that combine effective cleansing with exceptional mildness and care for skin and hair. Also known as cocoyl methyl glucamide, GlucoTain® liquiFLEX is free of sulfates and PEGs, making it an essential ingredient for sensitive and children's skincare formulations.

Product Description and Key Features

GlucoTain® liquiFLEX is a mild sugar-based cleansing agent that produces a rich and stable foam without disrupting the skin's natural barrier. Its unique properties allow for its use in a variety of products, from facial cleansers to shampoos and shower gels. It shows excellent compatibility with anionic and amphoteric surfactants, boosts formula viscosity, and performs well across a wide pH range of 6.0 to 8.5.

Key features and benefits:

• Exceptional Mildness: It's non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, making it perfect for sensitive and children's cosmetic products.

• Biocompatible and Biodegradable: It's 100% natural, safe for people and the environment.

• Conditioning Effect: It improves hair's manageability, reduces tangling and dryness, and leaves it soft and shiny.

• Viscosity Boosting: It helps create stable, creamy textures in shampoos and gels.

• Versatility: It's compatible with various surfactant classes and works effectively in both rinse-off and leave-on products.

• Excellent Solubility: It's completely soluble in water, which simplifies the process of creating cosmetic formulas.

• Modern Formulation: It's free of sulfates, PEGs, and EOs, meeting the requirements for natural and organic cosmetics.

Applications and Usage Areas

The wide range of applications for GlucoTain® liquiFLEX allows it to be used in various cosmetic products, ensuring high quality and safety.

Facial Skincare Applications:

• Facial Cleansers: In foams, gels, and mousses, GlucoTain® liquiFLEX provides gentle yet effective cleansing without causing a tight feeling.

• Micellar Waters: Used in low concentrations for delicate removal of makeup and impurities.

• Moisturizers and Fluids: Incorporated into cream-gels and fluids with SPF to enhance stability and viscosity.

• Post-Procedure Cosmetics: Due to its soothing and restorative properties, it's suitable for creams used after laser therapy, peels, and microdermabrasion.

• Decorative Cosmetics: Used in BB, CC, and DD creams, as well as mineral powders with SPF, ensuring smooth application and comfort.

Hair and Trichology Applications:

• Shampoos and Co-washes: Creates a rich, gentle lather, improves manageability, and reduces tangling, which is especially important for colored and damaged hair.

• Balms and Conditioners: It can be used to enhance the conditioning effect and ease of styling.

Hygiene and Body Care Applications:

• Shower Gels and Bath Foams: Provides a thick, pleasant lather and gentle cleansing without drying the skin.

• Intimate Hygiene Products: It doesn't dry out mucous membranes or cause irritation, making it perfect for delicate formulations.

Men's Grooming and Shaving Applications:

• Shaving Foams and Gels: Provides a smooth glide for the razor, reducing irritation and burning after shaving.

Children's and Sensitive Skin Applications:

• "Tear-Free" Foams and Shampoos: Its non-irritating properties allow for its use in formulas for babies and toddlers, creating safe and gentle products.

Recommended Dosage:

• In shampoos: 5–20%

• In shower gels: 5–15%

• In facial foams and cleansers: 3–10%

• In children's cosmetics: 3–8%

• In micellar waters: 1–4%

• In cream-gels: 4–10%

Recipe: Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Create a soft, airy foam that delicately cleanses the skin without causing dryness or irritation.

Ingredients:

• 84 g Distilled Water

• 10 g GlucoTain® liquiFLEX Surfactant

• 5 g Cocoamidopropyl Betaine

• 0.5 g Preservative (e.g., Geogard 221)

• 0.5 g Lactic Acid for pH adjustment

Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the water phase. In a clean, sanitized container, combine the distilled water and GlucoTain® liquiFLEX. Gently stir, avoiding excessive foaming.

Step 2: Add co-surfactants. Add the Cocoamidopropyl Betaine and stir carefully until the liquid is homogeneous.

Step 3: Introduce the preservative. Add the preservative and mix thoroughly but slowly. The preservative is essential for ensuring a long shelf life and protecting against microbial growth.

Step 4: Adjust the pH. Use a pH meter to check the pH of the final product. The optimal value for a facial cleanser is 5.5-6.0. If the pH is too high, add lactic acid one drop at a time, stirring and re-checking until you reach the desired level.

Step 5: Package the product. Pour the finished cleanser into a sanitized foaming dispenser bottle.

Recommendations:

• Dosage: This recipe uses a combination of mild surfactants, with GlucoTain® liquiFLEX (10%) providing a delicate feel and Cocoamidopropyl Betaine (5%) boosting the foam. You can adjust the ratio to achieve your desired effect.

• Mildness: This formula is designed for sensitive skin, but it's suitable for all skin types. GlucoTain® liquiFLEX reduces the potential for irritation from other surfactants.

• Storage: Store the cleanser in a cool, dark place. The shelf life depends on the preservative you choose.

• Usage: Press the dispenser to get a cloud of foam, apply it to a damp face, gently massage, and rinse with warm water.