Iwase Kosfa focuses on proposing environmentally friendly oils

 As the number of working from home increases, the number of women who are feeling some kind of hair damage is increasing. Under such circumstances, there is growing interest in hair care that can be done by yourself in a short time and easily.

As one of them, not only damage care but also hair oil that can easily care for dryness and swelling is attracting attention.

It is said that there are many inquiries about "AlgaPur HSHO Algae Oil" (Lubrizol, AlgaPur HSHO Algae Oil is a registered trademark of Lubrizol), which Iwase Kosfa focuses on.

This product is made from sugar cane and is manufactured through fermentation, crushing, extraction, and refining processes with algae.

Despite containing a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, it has excellent stability and takes a longer time to start oxidation than other oils, so the amount of antioxidant added can be reduced.

In addition, it has good permeability and has excellent compatibility with a wide range of oils, so it is easy to formulate. It is characterized by a silky, slippery feel that is not oily even after application.

It has also been confirmed that it has the effect of improving the moisturizing properties of the skin. In 14 volunteers, the change in moisturizing condition when each emollient was used was measured by a corneometer, and it was found that the moisturizing property of the skin was improved up to 2 hours after application.

It can be said that the highest class sustainability and traceability are also the strengths of this product.

Compared to other oil production yields, it is produced from sugar cane, which yields more oil per hectare, and consumes less water than almost all other major general purpose oils. Also, carbon dioxide emissions are low.

The manufacturer, Corbion, establishes principles and standards related to land rights, proper agricultural practices, biodiversity, etc. as the "Corbion sugar cane code" and regularly audits sugar cane suppliers.

It also requires suppliers not to grow or procure sugar cane in the Amazon, Pantanal, and northern Paraguayan basin ecosystems.

The company will also focus on proposing a high molecular weight liquid branched ester oil "Schercemol CATC CN Ester".

It is characterized by a silky, smooth and luxurious feel that fits well on the skin and is less sticky. Since it has high pigment dispersibility and adhesion, it can be applied to skin care and make-up preparations.

Furthermore, since it fits well into hair, it is expected to be effective when blended into hair care products.

Although it is a thick ester oil due to its high molecular weight and relatively high viscosity, it feels refreshing and smooth during and after application, and there is almost no stickiness.

In a sensory test using hair oil containing this product, it was found that the adhesiveness and smoothness were superior to those containing other oils, and the feel was good.

Similar to AlgaPur HSHO Algae Oil, it is easy to prescribe because it is highly compatible with other oils.

Recently, there is a tendency for light textures to be required in out bath treatments such as hair oil, and this product also responds to such trends.

The oil gelling agent "Leopearl series" has been used in many cosmetics for many years.

Leopard is a high molecular weight ester of sugars and fatty acids. It is a one-of-a-kind product that not only gels and thickens oil, but also has multiple functions such as emulsion stability, pigment dispersibility improvement, and wax feel improvement.

There are 7 grades of Leopard, each with different characteristics, so it is one of the attractions that you can choose according to your purpose.

It is easy to adjust from thickening to hard gel depending on the blending amount, and it is possible to meet various needs such as gelling cyclic silicone for some brands, and as cosmetic prescriptions, lipstick, foundation, sunscreen and so on. It can be used for a wide range of dosage forms such as hair oil.