The real difference between the liquid crystal emulsion system and the traditional O/W system
01. Breaking the inherent cognition of the industry: the core difference is not only the liquid crystal structure
The traditional O/W emulsification system and the liquid crystal emulsification system are both vital core technical systems in skin care formulas.Many industries will fall into a single cognitive misunderstanding, thinking that the difference between the two systems lies only in whether they have a liquid crystal microstructure.In fact, the structure is only an external form of expression. The real core differences between the two are mainly reflected in the application positioning, activity release logic, skin feeling level performance, and the adaptability of high-end formulas.
The traditional O/W Emulsifier makeup emulsion system is a classic general system that has been used in the daily chemical industry for many years. It has mature and stable technology, a wide range of adaptations, and outstanding cost-effective advantages. It is very suitable for popular products such as daily skin care, basic moisturizing, and conventional care. It is the basic core system of daily chemical formula.The liquid crystal emulsification system makes up for the high-end market gaps of traditional emulsification in terms of high safety standards, long-lasting activity and slow release, delicate and layered skin feeling, and compatibility with difficult formulas.
02. The core positioning of the two major emulsifying systems
Both the traditional O/W system and the liquid crystal emulsification system belong to the category of oil in water emulsification technology. Both can realize the core functions of oil-water fusion, system stability maintenance, and basic moisturizing skin care, and can meet the most basic emulsification and molding needs of cosmetic formulas.The essential difference between the two stems from the different arrangement and structure of microscopic molecules, which have formed distinct functional attributes and application characteristics, which can be adapted to different levels of product development needs.
The traditional O/W emulsification system has simple technology, low production threshold, wide adaptation of raw materials, and excellent stability of finished products. It is suitable for mass skin care products that require large-scale mass production.With a mature and stable technical system, the traditional O/W system can cover all basic daily skin care needs and is suitable for most ordinary moisturizing, nourishing, and cleansing skin care products. It is the most versatile and widely used emulsifying system in the daily chemical industry, and it is also the best choice for formula development of mass-line products.
The liquid crystal emulsifying system relies on special emulsifying molecules of plant glycosides to build an ordered layered bionic structure that is highly similar to the lipid structure of the stratum corneum of human skin.This unique structured microstructure gives the formula high-end performance that the traditional system does not have, allowing the product to be upgraded in the four dimensions of activity utilization, gentleness and comfort, skin feeling experience, and difficult formula adaptation, specifically serving high-end refined skin care scenarios.
03. Four advantages of liquid crystal emulsification system
1.Sustained-release lock-in of active ingredients
The liquid crystal emulsifying system relies on a unique layered three-dimensional network structure, has excellent wrapping and locking capabilities, and can layered wrapping and directional protection of various water-soluble and oil-soluble active ingredients.The structure can effectively isolate the interference of light, oxygen, temperature and other external factors on the active substance, retain the biological activity of the active ingredient to the greatest extent, and avoid the rapid loss of the active ingredient and early inactivation.At the same time, the system can rely on the skin's own temperature and humidity to trigger gently, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate evenly and act on the skin for a long time, effectively prolonging the skin care effect cycle.With CETYL PALMITATE adapted to the grease system, the regularity and stability of the liquid crystal structure can be further optimized, so that the active sustained-release effect is more balanced and stable.
2. Gentle attributes
The traditional O/W emulsifying system is gentle and stable in nature, which can meet the daily skin care needs of ordinary healthy skin and adapt to the general skin type of the public.
The liquid crystal emulsifying system uses pure natural plant-derived emulsified raw materials, there are no EO residues and chemically irritating by-products, the molecular structure is pure and safe, the biocompatibility with the skin is excellent, and the pH value of the formula is also highly compatible with human skin.Compared with conventional emulsifying systems, the overall mildness has been comprehensively improved, and it can be adapted to skin care scenarios with high safety requirements such as infants' delicate skin, ultra-thin skin around the eyes, and sensitive skin with damaged barriers.Without adding various additional soothing additives, it can achieve low-irritation and zero-burden maintenance effects from the source of raw materials. It is the preferred system for high-safety products such as infant and child care, skin care around the eyes, and sensitive muscle repair.
3. Layered and advanced skin feeling
The traditional O/W system can create a refreshing or moisturizing basic skin feeling, meet the basic consumer experience, and fit the market positioning of affordable skin care products for the public.
Relying on an orderly layered structure, the liquid crystal emulsifying system has a delicate spreading ability and breathable water-locking performance, which can present a layered and advanced skin feeling that is moist, light, silky and easy to push, absorbs and permeates, and locks in water for a long time.This exquisite light luxury texture is highly suitable for the experience needs of high-end skin care, and it is also the core optimization system of high-end Makeup moisturizer makeup moisturizing products.
4. Globally compatible and adaptable
The traditional O/W system can be adapted to conventional oils and basic active ingredients, and has strong versatility.
The liquid crystal emulsifying system can be easily adapted to complex ingredients such as various functional oils, highly active extracts, and high-power sunscreens.At the same time, it can be used with high-end emollient oils such as MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, and can be flexibly adapted to a variety of high-end formulas such as repair, anti-aging, whitening, and high-power sunscreen.
04. Core raw materials for liquid crystal emulsification: product parameters and advantages under OILREE®
In order to match the research and development needs of high-end refined formulas and fill the market gap of high-end emulsified raw materials, we have created two natural plant-based green emulsifiers suitable for liquid crystal emulsification systems, namely OILREE® MY918 and OILREE® MY919.
OILREE® MY918
Core ingredients: Cetearyl alcohol or Cetearyl glucoside
Environmental protection grade: 2 Green
Product properties: Slightly yellow granules
Packing specification: 25kg/box
Product features: Plant-derived liquid crystal type natural emulsifier, with a stable layered liquid crystal structure, has excellent slow-release and activation effects on various skin care active substances.The product does not contain EO ingredients, has extremely low irritation, excellent biodegradable properties, and is green and environmentally friendly without pollution.It has strong formula compatibility, no need to consider the polarity and molecular weight of oils, greatly reduces the difficulty of debugging high-end complex formulas, and is suitable for all kinds of refined skin care formulas.
Adaptation scenarios: eye cream, baby care products, anti-allergic repair products, high SPF sunscreen products
Recommended dosage: 1-5%
OILREE®MY919
Core ingredients: Arachidyl alcohol / Behenic alcohol / Arachidyl glucoside
Environmental protection grade: 2-3 Green
Product properties: Slightly yellow granules
Packing specification: 25kg/box
06. Summary of raw materials and systems
The two liquid crystal emulsifying raw materials, OILREE®MY918 and MY919, rely on natural glycoside liquid crystal emulsifying technology to achieve an overall improvement in safety, efficacy, skin feeling performance, and formula compatibility while retaining the core advantages of emulsifying stability.
In the actual formulation application, the traditional O/W emulsification system relies on the advantages of mature technology, high cost performance and strong versatility to deepen the mass basic skin care market.The liquid crystal emulsifying system relies on the characteristics of high-end safety, long-lasting efficacy, and fine skin feeling, focusing on high-end refined skin care products.The two types of systems have their own advantages and complement each other, and can cover product needs from mass affordable skin care to high-end light luxury skin care.
Hubei Mingya New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
