Cosmetics & Toiletries

N HANCE 3196 by Ashland Specialty Chemical is a low viscosity thickener and conditioning agent. It is a highly cationic, high molecular weight polymer. It is substantive to anionic surfaces like skin and hair. It is compatible with most anionic surfactants. It develops foam with better stability, lather and skin lubricating properties. Imparts soft and luxurious afterfeel to the skin.

PLASDON K29/32 polymer by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a rheology modifier. It is a stable, water-soluble polyvinylpyrrolidone that meets U.S., European and Japanese pharmacopoeia specifications for Povidone. It forms complexes with catechins, just as it does with many other compounds that cause discoloration of teeth. The polymer can be effectively used to bind and remove stains through hydrogen bonding with chemical compounds.

PERENITYL IS biofunctional by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle agent. Based on pear seed extract, it shows consumer perceivable wrinkle reduction and significant improvement in skin surface appearance. Pear seed extract is rich in ursolic acid, flavonoids and phytosterols. It Rapidly and significantly decreases wrinkles’ appearance and provides smoothing action.

PROTECTAGEN biofunctional by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a hair growth promoter and sunscreen agent. Protectagen™ is a rice extract found to boost proteins linked to stem cell functions ex-vivo to optimize hair growth cycle. This product may help preserve against harmful sun exposure, evidenced by the lower expression of P53 markers ex-vivo.