Right now consumers are washing their hands more often and using more hand sanitizers. The combination of frequent handwashing and sanitizer use dries hands out. Keeping hands hydrated is important and Ashland has a number of solutions that address skin hydration needs:

• offer skin barrier enhancement and moisturization
• provide moisturization and sensory enhancement

hydration products:

prolipid™ lamellar gels

Nature-derived, biodegradable lamellar gel that mimics stratum corneum lipids, moisturizes, reinforces the skin barrier, and can deliver actives from a rinse off system

ProLipid™ lamellar gels provide skin with intense hydration after 24 hour environmental factors such as hot or cold air, low humidity, as well as frequent contact with cleansing solutions, alter the protective lipid layer of the stratum corneum. As a result, the barrier function is decreased, the water loss increases, the SC becomes fragile and brittle and the skin appears dry, rough and scaly. Reduced hydration will likely alter the mechanical properties of the stratum corneum and this may lead to the sensation of itch,
characteristic of dry and sensitive skin.

features and benefits:

• nature-derived, RSPO and readily biodegradable (ISO 16128> 90%, readily biodegradable)
• lamellar gel structure that acts as a ‘second skin’ mimicking stratum corneum lipids
• provides durable hydration
• improves skin barrier function
• shields against pollution in vivo
• enhances delivery of functional actives
• imparts emulsifier-like properties

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lubrajel* hydrogels

nature-derived, biodegradable moisturizers that provide lubricity and sensory enhancement

Ashland offers a broad range of hydrogels to meet your formulation needs.

features and benefits: 

• high natural origin content (over 93%)
• readily biodegradable
• superior moisturization
• customizable sensory experience
• easy to achieve desired formulation aesthetics
• listed on China IECIC-CFDA (2015) and IECSC-MEE

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lubrajel* marine hydrogel

nature-derived, COSMOS1 validated multifunctional sensory enhancer and moisturizer that provides high slip with a fresh feel during application and a matte, powdery after feel.

Lubrajel* Marine is a unique solution for dry skin that provides moisture thanks to its naturally-derived glycerin content and cross-linked polysaccharide.

Ideal for moisturizing skin care formulations, Lubrajel* Marine is preserved with benzoic acid and sorbic acid. Lubrajel* Marine revives and refreshes consumer senses with its unique effect on texture feel, and it is clinically proven to provide skin moisture in 8 hours.

With the COSMOS and sustainable Lubrajel* Marine hydrogel, Ashland brings formulators a natural tool to create novel texture with excellent slip and freshness, and provide rapid moisture. Lubrajel* Marine hydrogel is a multifunctional sensory enhancer that gives a silky, matte powdery after feel.

features and benefits:

• nature-derived from red seaweed and sustainable glycerin2
• high natural origin content: 98%
• COSMOS-validated
• readily biodegradable
• excellent, lasting moisturization
• outstanding lubricity and slip
• light, fresh feel during application and a matte, powdery after feel
• provides superb spreadability to skin care products
• easy to use and cold processable
• benzoic acid and sorbic acid preservative system
• listed on China IECIC-CFDA (2015) and IECSC-MEE

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*Lubrajel is a registered trademark of United Guardian Inc. United Guardian is RSPO Supply Chain Certified via Mass Balance