Sclerotium gum is a natural thickener, stabilizer, and moisturizer derived from the fermentation of the bacterium Sclerotium rolfsii. It is safe for use on all skin types and can help improve the skin's moisture barrier and reduce trans-epidermal water loss. Sclerotium gum also has a gel-like texture and is used as a thickening agent, softening agent, and natural moisturizer. It is also used as a natural alternative to synthetic gelling agents such as carbomer.
Moisturizes the skin: Sclerotium gum is a humectant, which means it helps the skin retain moisture. It can help improve the skin's moisture barrier and reduce trans-epidermal water loss. Thickens and stabilizes formulations: Sclerotium gum is a thickener and stabilizer, which means it helps to thicken and stabilize cosmetic and personal care products. It can help to improve the texture and consistency of products and prevent them from separating. Softens the skin: Sclerotium gum can help to soften the skin and make it feel smoother. Acts as a suspending agent: Sclerotium gum is a good suspending agent, holding particles in suspension and preventing sedimentation, making it ideal for usage in pigment and sunscreen compositions. Improves the texture of cosmetics: Sclerotium gum is a flexible component that helps to improve the texture of cosmetics.
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Sclerotium rolfsii
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Sclerotium gum is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of personal care products. It is a natural thickener, stabilizer, moisturizer, and suspending agent that can help improve the skin's moisture barrier, reduce trans-epidermal water loss, and soften the skin. It is also used as a natural alternative to synthetic gelling agents such as carbomer. It also works as a suspending agent, literally keeping heavier ingredients in a formula from sinking to the bottom and requiring a product to be shaken vigorously before each use. Sclerotium gum is a polysaccharide produced by the fermentation of the bacterium Sclerotium rolfsii. It is a white to light brown powder that is soluble in water. Sclerotium gum is a non-ionic polysaccharide, which means that it does not have a charge. This makes it compatible with a wide range of other ingredients, including surfactants, oils, and proteins. Sclerotium gum is used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including moisturizers, serums, masks, shampoos, and conditioners. It is also used in some food products, such as yogurt and ice cream. UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) is a state of the art natural thickening agent that offers multifunctional gelling, and stabilizing activity. UltraPureGel will also deliver skin softening properties. Derived from the fermentation of the genus Sclerotium, a filamentous Mushroom. The result is a all natural, ultra pure, polysaccharide polymer. The addition of UltraPureGel to your formulations allows for the development of stable gels and creams that deliver excellent sensory characteristics. UltraPureGel will also improve the film forming properties acting as a natural skin moisturizer and skin soother. UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) is one of the most stable, of the natural polymers, even in the presence of high heat, products formulated with UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) will maintain their viscosity. UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) is the ultimate rheology modifier ...thickening your products, keeping them stable against high heat, electrolytes, or any other conditions that usually challenge natural gelling agents, improving the feel of the product, the skin, and the hair, while improving natural moisture levels. When used in formulation at low levels, of 0.5, to 2.0%, UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) will increase viscosity while maintaining good fluidity, flexibility, and pouring, properties. UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) is also an, extremely, effective suspension agent where it will hold particles in suspension, and eliminate sedimentation issues, making it the perfect choice for use in formulations with pigments and sunscreens. The multi functionality, stability, and compatibility, of UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) makes it an excellent choice for all personal care products. The non-ionic nature allows it to be used over a wide pH range, of 5.0 to 12.0, and it is compatible with most other thickeners, and most commonly used surfactants. This is the polymer of choice, in formulations with cationic emulsifiers and conditioners, especially BTMS. UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) is an excellent addition to natural sunscreens. The film forming benefits are particularly suited to these systems where the film forming benefits are helpful in meeting the new requirements of water resistance. UltraPureGel (Sclerotium Gum) will also help to protect the basic emulsion properties when using the natural pigments (zinc and titanium).
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