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Clariant unveils the first of a brand-new class of rheology modifiers, Aristoflex Eco T. It provides skin care formulators the opportunity to make luxurious, pleasant texture formulations without compromising on biodegradability.
Aristoflex Eco T delivers strong thickening and stabilizing performance while also being readily biodegradable and naturally derived, with a renewable carbon index (RCI) of 71%.
With in-cosmetics Global 2023 in Barcelona just around the corner, Clariant unveils this new rheology modifier based on next-generation patented technology.
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High-performance Alternative to Synthetic Rheology Modifiers
Rheology modifiers are a key ingredient in skin care formulations. They influence texture, viscosity, and formulation stability, and have an impact on skin feel and overall sensorial experience. Traditionally, synthetic polymers offer good performance but are not natural or biodegradable. Conversely, natural biopolymers often suffer performance drawbacks that can present a challenge to formulators aiming to create products with luxurious textures and skin feel.
Clariant aims to provide the beauty industry with increasingly environmentally sustainable and natural ingredients while reducing the compromise on performance. Aristoflex Eco T is its first modified biopolymer approaching the performance of synthetics while also being readily biodegradable and naturally derived. Formulators require high-performance alternatives to synthetic rheology modifiers and Aristoflex Eco T delivers.
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With the launch of Plantasens® Biogum Tara back in 2021, Clariant started the journey towards sustainable high-performing rheology modifiers. Aristoflex Eco T is our next step on this journey and unlocks new possibilities for formulators in creating sophisticated, yet sustainable skin care products,” said Michael Haspel, Clariant’s head of Personal Care & Home Care.
The new rheology modifier is naturally derived from Tara Gum, obtained from the Tara Spinosa plant that grows in the Peruvian Andes. It is readily biodegradable meaning that it doesn’t build up in the environment and has a renewable carbon index (RCI) of 71%.
With an ability to stabilize oils and pigments, Aristoflex Eco T can be used across a range of applications including facial creams, body lotions, and skin serums. It also works well in sun care products containing organic and mineral UV Filters.
To learn more about Aristoflex Eco T at Clariant’s stand Q10 at in-cosmetics Global 2023, 28-30 March in Barcelona, and other exciting new ingredients, the technical seminar featuring Aristoflex Eco T on Tuesday, 28th March in Theatre 1 of in-cosmetics.
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Source: Clariant
