Pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglycerides nonionic makeup remover surfactants have gradually become the new focus of the daily chemical industry due to their multiple advantages such as natural origin, high efficiency, gentleness, and environmental friendliness, injecting green vitality into the research and development of makeup remover products.
The rise of such new surfactants is not accidental.Data show that the global polyglycerol market size in 2024 will be about US5595.78 million, of which the demand growth rate in the fields of daily chemicals and personal care is the fastest, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%, and it is expected that the proportion will be close to 30% in 2030.In the field of surfactants, the trend of green substitution is obvious. Bio-based surfactants are gradually replacing petroleum-based products, and the substitution rate in the field of daily chemicals has increased by 3% to 5% per year.Pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride nonionic surfactants are a typical representative of this trend. With their unique structure and properties, they have found a perfect balance between gentle makeup remover and green environmental protection.
Core structure
From the essence point of view, pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglycerides nonionic surfactants are esterified compounds formed by the esterification reaction of polyglycerides and medium-carbon chain fatty acids (C8-C12), which belong to the category of nonionic surfactants.One of its core advantages comes from natural sources of raw materials, which get rid of the dependence on fossil raw materials-glycerin is mostly hydrolyzed from vegetable oils, while fatty acids are extracted from renewable plant sources such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil. There is no PEG addition, which guarantees the green properties of the product from the source.This natural attribute not only fits the trend of clean labels, but also makes it good biodegradable.
What is more flexible is that by adjusting the degree of polymerization of polyglycerol, the specific types of fatty acids, and the degree of esterification, such surfactants can obtain a variety of products with HLB values between 2 and 16, covering the full range of characteristics from oleophilic to hydrophilic.This feature allows it to be adapted to different types of makeup remover systems. Whether it is a water-based or oil-based formula, the corresponding adaptation model can be found.For example, the HLB value of polyglyceryl-4 caprate is between 8 and 10, showing amphiphilic characteristics of water and oil.
In terms of synthesis technology, the industry is gradually adopting enzyme-catalyzed polymerization to replace traditional acid-base catalysis, which not only reduces the generation of by-products such as acrolein, keeps the content of by-products below 5ppm, and reduces energy consumption by more than 30%.At the same time, the application of membrane separation and decompression distillation technology has realized precise control of polymerization degree and further improved the stability of product performance.The combination of this green process and precise synthesis has made a double breakthrough in safety and functionality of pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride surfactants.
Five core features adapted to the needs of makeup remover
For makeup remover products, the balance between cleansing power and gentleness is always a difficult point in research and development, and pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride nonionic surfactants rely on their own characteristics, and their five core characteristics are accurately adapted to the needs of makeup remover scenarios.
Gentle and safe is one of its most prominent advantages.Such surfactants will not interact with skin proteins, nor will they penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. They can maintain the normal state of skin oils and barriers. Their low irritation and high biocompatibility make them particularly suitable for people with sensitive skin.It can be decomposed naturally during metabolism, and there is no residual accumulation. Even if it is used in baby tear-free cleaning products or eye area makeup remover scenes, it can avoid tingling, acne and other problems.
The adjustable HLB value gives it a strong scene adaptation ability.Different dosage forms of makeup remover products have different requirements for the hydrophilic and oleophilic properties of surfactants. Water-based makeup remover products such as makeup remover and makeup remover gel require ingredients with high HLB values (greater than 12) to achieve rapid makeup melting and solubilization, while makeup remover oil, makeup remover lotion, and makeup remover cream require ingredients with medium HLB values (6 to 10) to take into account the makeup melting power and emulsifying effect.With this feature, formulators can accurately select the type according to their needs. For example, polyglyceryl-10 myristate has an HLB value of between 12 and 14, which has excellent gentleness and skin feeling, and is more suitable for sensitive skin. Special makeup remover and makeup remover cream.
Behind the strong and thorough cleansing power is its unique parental structure.This structure can quickly be compatible with the oil components in makeup and sunscreen, wrap it and emulsify and decompose it. It can be quickly dispersed after encountering water, easily rinsed thoroughly, and the residue rate is extremely low.If used with
Caprylic capric triglyceride, it can further improve the makeup melting efficiency and skin feeling experience.
Stable compatibility provides convenience for formula development.Such surfactants have good acid, salt, and ion resistance, can coexist harmoniously with various surfactants, oils, and active ingredients, and will not cause problems such as stratification and precipitation.At the same time, its friendliness to the cold distribution process can effectively reduce energy consumption and component loss in the production process, and reduce production costs.In complex ligand systems, it can also act synergistically with low-stimulating anionic or amphoteric surfactants to strengthen cleansing power while maintaining gentle properties.
The excellent skin feeling experience makes it stand out among similar ingredients.Traditional makeup remover products, especially oily products, often have problems such as stickiness and tight skin after rinsing, while natural medium-carbon chain polyglycerides nonionic surfactants have a light texture, strong fluidity, and no heavy feeling on the face. After rinsing, the skin is transparent and refreshing, and there is no oily film residue.What's more rare is that it has both moisturizing and moisturizing effects, which can improve the tightness after removing makeup and keep the skin hydrated and soft.
Key points and practical scenarios of formula application
If you want to give full play to the properties of pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride nonionic surfactants, you need to grasp the three major points of system adaptation, reasonable matching and dosage control in the formulation application.Products with different HLB values correspond to different makeup remover systems. This is the core logic of the formula. Products with high HLB values focus on water-based makeup remover, while products with medium HLB values focus on oil-based makeup remover. Accurate matching can take into account performance and skin feeling.
In terms of ingredient matching, it can be combined with other ingredients to optimize the effect according to demand.When combined with vegetable oils,
Emollients, and alcohol, it can further enhance the makeup-dissolving power and skin feeling. When combined with low-stimulation surface activity, care should be taken to maintain the system's gentleness.It is worth noting that when used in combination with
Oil in water emulsifier, it can improve the stability and emulsification speed of emulsion makeup remover products.In addition, in the formula that pursues skin-nourishing effects, it can also be combined with active ingredients such as vitamin derivatives and plant extracts to achieve the dual effects of cleansing and skin care.
PEOFA™ MYPG1004 (polyglyceryl-4 caprate) as a typical representative, the recommended dosage is 1% to 5%, suitable for low-irritation makeup remover, shower gel and other products, its colorless to light yellow transparent liquid form, will not affect the appearance of the final product.
Differentiated advantages under the green trend
Compared with traditional synthetic surfactants, the differentiation advantages of pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride nonionic surfactants are very significant. They not only meet the needs of gentle and efficient makeup remover, but also conform to the industry trend of green environmental protection.Traditional synthetic surfactants such as some PEG components, although they are low in cost and stable in performance, have poor biodegradable properties and can easily accumulate in water bodies and soil, causing environmental problems. Natural medium-carbon chain polyglycerides nonionic surfactants are free of harmful impurities such as dioxane, biodegradable and can effectively replace traditional ingredients.
On the consumer side, clean labeling has changed from multiple-choice questions to mandatory questions. 70% of food companies have incorporated clean labeling into their core strategic layout, and the trend in the field of daily chemicals is even more obvious.When consumers buy makeup remover products, their attention to natural, additive-free, and biodegradable ingredients continues to increase. On social media platforms, keywords such as “clean ingredient list” and “natural and gentle” have soared in popularity.With the advantages of natural sources and simple ingredients, pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride nonionic surfactants can accurately meet the health and environmental protection demands of consumers.
From the industrial level, the polyglycerol market is accelerating its evolution in the direction of bio-based, high-end, and specialization. The market share of bio-based polyglycerol is expected to reach 35% in 2030, which will further reduce the raw material cost of pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglycerides nonionic surfactants and promote their large-scale application.At the same time, the development of synthetic biology, fermentation engineering and other technologies will achieve more precise control of polymerization and functional modification.
However, the development of the industry still faces certain challenges. Issues such as fluctuations in raw material prices and technical barriers to high-end products still need to be solved by enterprises through industrial chain collaboration and technological research and development breakthroughs.With the stability of the upstream bio-based glycerol supply, the continuous optimization of the mid-stream process, and the continuous innovation of downstream formula applications, pure natural medium-carbon chain polyglyceride nonionic surfactants are expected to be replaced in more daily chemical cleaning scenarios, becoming the core link connecting gentle skin care and green environmental protection.
Hubei Mingya New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
