Natural emollient lanolin alternative for velvety skin comfort
Dermalcare® VELVET MB is an innovative, plant-based polymeric emollient that serves as a natural alternative to lanolin, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Its advanced film-forming technology provides long-lasting hydration and protection, leaving the skin soft and smooth.
In color cosmetics, it enhances water resistance, reduces color transfer, and improves pigment dispersion. In sun care, it boosts SPF performance and water resistance. Easy to integrate into various formulations, Dermalcare® VELVET MB delivers a superior sensory experience, combining natural comfort with high performance.
Key Features and Benefits
- Biodegradable film forming technology
- Moisturizes and helps protect the skin.
- Delivers a soft, smooth & comfortable feel.
- Good skin tolerance, including sensitive skin and baby skin
Benefits for Formulators
- Easy to handle: Smooth, creamy paste that blends seamlessly into creams, lotions, and balms.
- Compatible with a large spectrum of product formats including creams, balms and lotions
- Sensory and performance uplift: enhances sensory profile and overall formulation performance.
- Formulation versatility: flexible incorporation rate, excellent solubility for uniform dispersion, and broad pH tolerance
- Versatile emollient, ideal for baby care, skin care, makeup, and sun care applications
Dermalcare® VELVET MB applications at a glance
Skin Care & Baby Care
Natural 1:1 lanolin replacement
Offers comfort & long-lasting hydration
Tested to assure skin tolerance suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin
Spreads evenly and leaves no greasy residue
Products: creams, lotions, balms
Sun Care
Boosts SPF performance
Enhances water resistance
Products: creams, lotions, oils
Color Cosmetics
Helps enhance water resistance and long-lasting wear
Helps reduce color transfer
Improves pigment dispersion for vibrant, long lasting results
Products: foundations, lipsticks…
FAQs
What is Dermalcare® VELVET MB used for?
Dermalcare® VELVET MB is a natural emollient that can be used in skin care, baby care, sun care, and makeup formulations, including creams, lotions, and balms. It’s a perfect alternative to lanolin.
Is Dermalcare® VELVET MB a lanolin alternative for sensitive skin?
Yes. Dermalcare® VELVET MB functions as a natural alternative to lanolin for gentle care to all skin types, including sensitive skin.
How do Dermalcare® VELVET MB’s film-forming properties improve water resistance in makeup?
Dermalcare® VELVET MB forms a light, continuous film that helps color cosmetics resist water and wear longer. This supports more durable results, with water resistance tested on foundations and reduced color transfer evaluated on lipsticks.
How does Dermalcare® VELVET MB boost SPF in sun care formulations?
Dermalcare® VELVET MB can act as an SPF booster. It improves the dispersion, the wetting and solubilization of UV filters. Its SPF-boosting activity has been evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
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