FSS Biopolymer Soy PF
Preserved
with Leucidal Liquid
BACKGROUND
Tired
of oily skin? The clogged pores, the over-drying, the constant upkeep? The
key to a low maintenance cosmetic regimen is eliminating the root of these time consuming
problems.
There are three common ways products address sebum:
1)
Strip the skin with alcohol, resulting in a rebound effect that causes the skin
to go into sebum producing overdrive
2)
Powder absorption, resulting in a less oily aesthetic,
but clumped make up and clogged pores, yuck!
3)
Biochemically blocking the formation of sebum on the skin, leaving the skin
dried and unattractive.
Our
skin and scalp naturally produce sebum which is known to clog pores and cause build-up
on our face and in our hair. Excess oil causes hair to lack luster and skin to appear
greasy. Sebum also causes the color of foundation and other make-up to shift over
time. The best way to combat these problems is by controlling the production of
oil, not by ridding the skin of sebum. Sebum provides the skin with a
protective barrier, functioning as a film former to seal in moisture.
SCIENCE
FSS
Biopolymer Soy PF is a modified protein with a lipid moiety that
disrupts the surface tension of sebum on the skin by naturally binding to
excess sebum.The
product combines the properties of oil absorbency in a water-dispersible polymer
helping reduce the appearance of sebum on the skin and simultaneously preventing
dry skin. FSS Biopolymer Soy PF contains a water soluble
backbone that acts as a film former which causes the polymer to plate out on
the skin. The alkyl sulfonate
moieties change the contact angle of the sebum that is present on the skin.
This change forces the sebum to exist as distinct droplets instead of as a
film. The
inclusion of soy provides conditioning and moisture retention benefits to keep the
skin from becoming overly dry.
BENEFITS
FSS Biopolymer
Soy PF is a game changer; this product capitalizes on the health benefits
of soy protein while a sebum controlling
agent changes the contact angle of the sebum on the skin. FSS
Biopolymer Soy PF is a modified protein with a lipid moiety that
disrupts the surface tension of sebum on the skin by naturally binding to
excess sebum. FSS
Biopolymer Soy PF can be used as an ingredient in various cosmetic
and personal care products for sebum control and enhancing brand
differentiation.
EFFICACY
DATA AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
References: 1) Abramovits, W., Gonzalez-Serva, A. 2000. Dermatologic
Clinics. Sebum, Cosmetics, and Skin Care. 18(4):617-20 2) Cheng et al. 2009. Journal of Cosmetic Science. Moisturizing and anti-sebum secretion effects of cosmetic
application on human facial skin. 60:7-14
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INCI Nomenclature:
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Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl
Soy Sulfonate
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Suggested Use Levels:
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0.5-5.0%
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Appearance:
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Opaque Liquid
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Solubility:
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Water Soluble
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pH (@ 25°C)
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7.0 – 8.6
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Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of
50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months, properly stored, in sealed container.
This
product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate
**Note: Product
may change appearance if exposed to cold temperatures during shipment or
storage. If this happens, please gently warm to 45-50°C and mix until normal
appearance is restored
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