TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB 100 g

TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB: The Natural Silicone Alternative for Superior Skincare

Introducing TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB, a cutting-edge plant-derived emollient from Germany, designed to revolutionize your cosmetic formulations. This colorless to pale yellow liquid of medium viscosity offers an exceptional array of benefits, serving as a natural alternative to dimethicone and other volatile silicones. Known by its INCI name Coco-Caprylate/Caprate and other common names like Caprylic/Capric Coconut Ester, this ingredient is your key to creating products with enhanced spreadability, reduced stickiness, a luxurious velvety feel, and superior moisturization. Soluble in oils and fats but insoluble in water, TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB is a versatile addition to a vast range of cosmetic and dermatological applications.

Description and Key Features

TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB is a high-performance emollient derived from natural sources, specifically coconut. Its unique molecular structure allows it to mimic the desirable sensory properties of silicones, such as their smooth, non-greasy feel and excellent spreadability, without the environmental or formulation concerns sometimes associated with synthetic silicones. It's a testament to German innovation, providing a natural and sustainable solution for formulators.

Key features:

• Natural Silicone Alternative: A direct and effective replacement for dimethicone and other volatile silicones, offering comparable sensory benefits while aligning with natural and clean beauty trends.
• Enhanced Spreadability: Improves the glide and application of products, ensuring even distribution and a seamless user experience.
• Reduced Stickiness: Significantly diminishes the tacky or sticky feel often associated with certain formulations, leading to a more pleasant sensation on the skin.
• Velvety Skin Feel: Imparts a luxurious, soft, and velvety touch to the skin, enhancing the overall sensorial profile of your product.
• Increased Moisturization: Contributes to improved skin hydration, leaving the skin feeling supple and comfortable.
• Lipophilic Active Compatibility: Enhances the compatibility and dispersion of lipophilic (oil-loving) active ingredients within your formulations, ensuring their effective delivery.
• Versatile Solubility: Being soluble in oils and fats, it easily integrates into the oil phase of emulsions, anhydrous products, and cleansing oils.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics and Beyond

TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB is an incredibly versatile ingredient, making it suitable for a vast array of cosmetic and personal care products, as well as specialized applications in related industries. Its ability to improve texture, spreadability, and skin feel while being a natural alternative to silicones makes it a highly sought-after component.

• Creams, Lotions, and Fluids:
  • Face Creams & Lotions: Improves the application experience, reducing the typical "drag" associated with some emulsions, and leaving a non-greasy, soft finish. Ideal for day creams, night creams, and anti-aging formulations.
  • Body Lotions & Milks: Enhances spreadability over larger skin areas, provides a silky feel, and boosts moisturization without stickiness.
  • Light Fluids & Serums: Contributes to a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture, making these products more comfortable for daily use.
• Sun Protection Products:
  • Sunscreens: Improves the spreadability of sunscreens, ensuring even application for optimal UV protection, while counteracting the potential stickiness of some UV filters.
• Decorative Cosmetics (Makeup):
  • Foundations & BB Creams: Enhances spreadability and blendability, giving a smoother, more even complexion. It can also improve wear time and provide a comfortable feel.
  • Primers: Creates a smooth canvas for makeup application, mimicking the effects of silicone-based primers.
  • Lip Products (Lipsticks, Lip Balms, Lip Glosses): Improves glide, reduces tackiness, and contributes to a smooth, comfortable feel on the lips.
• Cleansing Products:
  • Cleansing Oils & Balms: Acts as an excellent emollient, helping to dissolve makeup and impurities effectively while leaving the skin soft and nourished, without a greasy residue.
  • Facial Cleansers (Cream/Lotion based): Enhances the luxurious feel of cream cleansers, making them more enjoyable to use.
• Hair Care (Leave-on products):
  • Leave-in Conditioners & Hair Serums: Provides a silky, non-greasy feel to hair, helping with detangling and adding shine without weighing hair down.
• Specialty Applications:
  • Pharmaceuticals & Dermatological Preparations: Its gentle, skin-friendly nature makes it suitable for medicated creams and ointments, especially those requiring a pleasant feel and good spreadability.
  • Baby Cosmetics: Its natural origin and mild properties make it an ideal emollient for lotions, creams, and oils formulated for delicate baby skin.
  • Massage Oils: Improves the glide and slip of massage oils, enhancing the massage experience, while leaving the skin feeling soft and moisturized, not greasy.
  • Natural Formulations: A cornerstone for brands focusing on natural, organic, or "clean beauty" products, providing desirable sensory attributes without compromising natural integrity.
  • Anhydrous Formulas: Excellent for formulations without water, such as solid balms, stick products, and oil blends, where its solubility in oils and fats is key.

Dosage Recommendations:

• 1% to 25% depending on the product type.
• 1% to 5% in creams and lotions for improved spreadability and skin feel.
• Up to 25% in oil-based formulas, such as cleansing oils or massage oils, where it contributes significantly to the overall texture and sensory experience.

TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB is heated in the oil phase when creating emulsions and can also be added to anhydrous systems. It is not used in candles.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Silky Smooth" Natural Face & Body Lotion

Create a luxurious, fast-absorbing lotion with a silky-smooth finish, leveraging the benefits of TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB as a natural silicone alternative.

Instructions for Lotion Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment, including beakers, stirrers, and lotion bottles/jars, using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Phase A (Water Phase): In a heat-resistant beaker, combine the distilled water and glycerin. Heat this phase in a water bath to 70-75°C (158-167°F).
3. Phase B (Oil Phase): In a separate heat-resistant beaker, combine the emulsifying wax, sweet almond oil, shea butter, TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB, and cetyl alcohol. Heat this phase in the same water bath to 70-75°C (158-167°F) until all solid ingredients are completely melted and the oils are clear.
4. Emulsification: Once both phases reach the target temperature, slowly pour the hot water phase (Phase A) into the hot oil phase (Phase B) while continuously stirring with a hand mixer or stick blender on low speed. Continue blending for several minutes until a stable emulsion forms and the mixture begins to thicken.
5. Cooling Down: Remove the beaker from the water bath and continue stirring intermittently as the lotion cools. This helps ensure a smooth, homogeneous texture. Stir until the temperature drops below 40°C (104°F).
6. Phase C (Cool Down Phase): Once the lotion has cooled sufficiently (below 40°C/104°F), add the preservative, fragrance oil (if using), and Vitamin E. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
7. pH Adjustment (Optional but Recommended): Check the pH of your lotion. For body lotions, a pH of 5.0-6.0 is generally ideal. Adjust if necessary using diluted lactic acid (to lower pH) or a dilute baking soda solution (to raise pH).
8. Packaging: Transfer the finished lotion into clean, sanitized bottles or jars.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Inclusion Rate of TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB: The 5% inclusion rate in this lotion recipe is excellent for providing noticeable improvements in spreadability and skin feel without making the product feel greasy. You can adjust this percentage (within the 1-5% range for creams) based on your desired sensory profile.
• Adding to Oil Phase: Always add TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB to the oil phase of your emulsion, as it is oil-soluble.
• Temperature Sensitivity: While robust, adding it during the heating phase (Phase B) ensures proper integration into the emulsion.
• Sensory Benefits: Pay attention to how the lotion feels during application – you'll notice the enhanced spreadability and reduced stickiness immediately, characteristic of TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB.
• Storage: Store the finished lotion in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its stability and effectiveness.
• Patch Test: Always perform a small patch test on your skin before widespread use to check for any sensitivities or allergic reactions to the finished product.