I.What is Laurel-4?
Laurel-4 is a synthetic surfactant that is not directly extracted from natural raw materials.It is based on lauryl alcohol and is made after a specific etherization reaction. With its good cleansing power and emulsifying effect, it has slowly gained attention in personal care products such as makeup remover oil and makeup remover cream. Formulators often consider it when making makeup remover products. Like surfactants such as
Coco glucoside, they are all key players in cleaning products.
II.Characteristics and performance of Laurel-4
1. Safety level and appearance
Safety level: Its safety level is in the green range of level 1-3.In the safety assessment of cosmetic raw materials, this level indicates that the safety is relatively high.Brands can rest assured that they use it as a product, and consumers don't have to worry too much about safety issues when using makeup remover products containing this ingredient. Just like Makeup moisturize has strict requirements for ingredient safety, it is all for everyone to use it with confidence.
Appearance and form: It is transparent and liquid.This form is very convenient to mix with other raw materials in the formula, whether it is grease or solvent raw materials, it can be evenly mixed together.Whether conventional processes such as stirring and homogenization are used in production, or special emulsification processes, transparent liquids can reduce the resistance during mixing, make the product system more stable, and the difference between batches is small. This is quite similar to the effect of Emulsion for cosmetics to help stabilize the mixing of raw materials.
2. Cleaning and emulsifying properties
As an
Emulsifier for makeup remover oils and ointments, it has excellent cleansing power.
First of all, it is very good at dealing with makeup residues. Even hard-to-remove things like waterproof mascara and makeup liquid foundation can dissolve quickly.The molecular structure of these waterproof makeup is stable, and ordinary cleansing ingredients cannot be manipulated, but the molecular structure of Laurel-4 is special, and it can penetrate into the gap between the makeup and the skin, destroying the attachment structure of the makeup.
Secondly, when you touch the oil on the surface of the skin when removing makeup, it can also emulsify the oil into small particles, and take it away with a flush. After washing your face, there will be no oily film, and you don't have to worry about your pores being blocked by residual oil. , The skin can stay fresh.
3. Formula adaptability
Its recommended dosage is 1%-15%, which is a wide range, and the formulator has great flexibility when deploying it.First of all, to make a refreshing skin-feeling makeup remover oil, just add 1%-5%, which can not only ensure the cleansing and emulsifying effect, but also make the makeup remover oil light when pushed away, so it will not stick to the face and panic.Secondly, to make a heavier makeup remover, increase the dosage by 8%-15%, so that the emulsification and cleansing power can be kept up, and it can be quickly emulsified after encountering water, and the makeup remover is cleaner.In addition, when used with surfactants, oils, and active ingredients such as Laurel 7, it can also be well compatible, will not affect the function of other raw materials, and can be used in more different formulas.
III.Application scenarios of Laurel-4
1. Makeup remover oil products
It is used a lot in makeup remover oil.First of all, those makeup remover oils that focus on “deep cleansing and rapid emulsification” will use it as the core emulsifying cleansing ingredient.This kind of makeup remover oil usually adds olive oil and oil. Laurel-4 can blend well with these oils. It dissolves quickly when it touches makeup, emulsifies as soon as it is dipped in water, and the oil and makeup residues are washed away together.Secondly, I also love to use makeup remover oil for sensitive muscles because it is safe and gentle, and it does not irritate the skin when removed cleanly, and sensitive muscles can easily remove makeup.
2. Makeup remover products
It is also indispensable in makeup remover cream.First of all, the makeup remover cream has a thick texture, and it has to have a strong emulsifying power to ensure the cleansing effect after encountering water. Laurel-4 can enhance the emulsifying performance, so that the makeup remover cream becomes a delicate milky shape after being dipped in water, and washes the face cleaner.Secondly, there are some effective makeup remover creams with antioxidant and moisturizing ingredients. Its formula is well adaptable, allowing these effective ingredients and cleansing ingredients to work together, and it can give the skin additional care when removing makeup.
3. Other cleaning and personal care products
In addition to makeup remover oil and ointment, it can also be used in other cleansing and personal care products.For example, some cleansing masks will add a little to help clean up excess oil and dirt on the surface of the skin; some cleansing products that pursue cleansing power and gentle balance will also use it to assist in cleaning, but the dosage will be controlled relatively low to ensure that the product is gentle. This is the same as the idea of Catic softener to play a moderate role in toiletries, all of which are effective within the appropriate range.
IV.Laurel-4 favored core advantages
Now that the beauty market is getting bigger and bigger, the demand for makeup remover products has also risen.According to a report by Research and markets, the global makeup remover product market size is expected to reach US 22.75 billion in 2025.Consumers' requirements for makeup remover products are also getting higher and higher, not only to be removed cleanly, but also to have a suitable skin feeling.Laurel-4 can just meet these requirements:
on the one hand, whether it is daily light makeup or heavy makeup, it can be removed cleanly.
On the other hand, the emulsifying effect is good, it will not feel greasy when used, and the makeup remover process is also refreshing.Moreover, it has a high safety level, which meets everyone's needs for “safe skin care”. After all, people now buy cosmetics to see if the ingredients are safe or not. This is also an important reason why many brands choose it for makeup remover products. For example,
Cyclopentasiloxane is safe and can improve skin feeling. The beauty industry likes it the same, and it all depends on strength to win recognition.
In summary, Laurel-4 relies on the advantages of gentleness, easy mixing, good cleaning and emulsification, and flexible formula adaptation, which accounts for a lot of weight in the field of makeup remover.From the point of view of characteristics, it can bring good cleaning effect and experience to makeup remover products; from the application scenario, makeup remover oil, ointment and other cleaning products can be used; coupled with the market demand for makeup remover trends, it can just keep up.So next, it will still be very important in the formula of makeup remover products to help brands make more popular makeup remover products in the market and make it easier and more comfortable for everyone to remove makeup.
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