“Mineral Touch” emulsion
Talc-based formulation
consumer benefits
Velvet effect
Applications
Skin care – Make-up base
Description
ImerCare® Velluto, a premium talc, provides a velvet finish and imparts a refined skin texture and a natural make-up effect. It is ideal for light day cream formulations.
Supplier
Imerys
Typical Formulation ingredients
| Phase | INCI Name | Ingredients | Function | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua | - | Solvent | QSP 100 |
| Bentonite | Mineral Colloid BP (BYK) | Thickener | 3.0 | |
| B | Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | Fancor Meadowfoam Seed Oil(Elementis) | Emollient | 10.0 |
| C | Talc | ImerCare® Velluto (Imerys) | Covering and SmoothSatin Effect Agent | 5.0 |
| D | Glycerin | - | Humectant | 3.0 |
| Phenylpropanol (and) Propanediol (and) Caprylyl glycol (and) Tocophérol | Sensiva PA 40 (Schülke & Mayr) | Preservative | 1.0 | |
| Citric Acid | 10% in a water solution | pH Adjuster | 0.2 | |
| CI 17200 | Unicert Red K7057-J (Sensient) | Dye | QSP |
Procedure
- Add mineral colloid BP to water without stirring.
- Introduce phase B to phase A without stirring, then stir for 10 seconds with an ultra turrax.
- Add ImerCare® Velluto while stirring.
- Add phase D components one after another while stirring.