HAIR CARE
New bio-derived cellulose technology goes beyond conditioning
Sustainability has become a common thread in the hair care category. AECI Specialty Chemicals is at the forefront of sustainable technology. It’s newest eco-friendly offering in this category is the bio-derived and bio-based conditioning agent, Ucare extreme polymer.
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ith its outstanding conditioning performance and favourable ecoprofile, Ucare extreme polymer is an ideal solution for hair care brand’s that want to engage with eco-conscious consumers. Ucare extreme polymer goes beyond conditioning. This polyquaternium-10, cationic cellulosic polymer has a more hydrophobic backbone than traditional Ucare polymers, which provides its unique performance benefits. It can be used as a principal conditioning agent or in combination with silicones or natural oils. Ucare extreme polymer has a high weight efficiency which supports its low dosage in formulations. The polymer is water soluble, enhances viscosity, improves the natural content of a formula and is compatible with a broad range of surfactants and thickeners – offering great versatility to the formulator.
Did you know? Ucare extreme polymer is responsibly sourced from non-GMO certified wood pulp. More than 50% of its content is bio-derived and it is inherently biodegradable according to OECD test guidelines.
VERSATILE AND EFFECTIVE In rinse-off conditioners, Ucare extreme polymer imparts the same feel as a silicone on wet and dry hair, helping to reduce combing force especially on damaged hair. It also reduces hair breakage and restores hydrophobicity, resulting in healthier hair. Ucare extreme polymer is known to improve manageability and enables extreme fibre alignment when compared to the performance of a silicone. In leaveon treatments, Ucare extreme polymer
conditions hair (reduction in combing force) and provides natural soft styling (curl retention). Pre-treatment of hair with the polymer offers thermal protection to the hair surface which results in an improved denaturation enthalpy and temperature. The eco-friendly polymer also offers versatility in shampoos and enhances dry and wet combability in different shampoo chassis, including clear formulations, without affecting foamability. Contact AECI Specialty Chemicals for more information on its sustainable technologies and formulation support to develop ecofriendly hair care products. •
AECI Specialty Chemicals – karen.meyer@aeciworld.com
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