Introduction of Applications: Cosmetics

Why cosmetics?

Cosmetics are chemical industrial products or fine chemical products for the purpose of cleaning, maintaining, beautifying, modifying and changing appearance, correcting human body odor and keeping good condition by smearing, spraying or other similar methods on any part of human body surface, such as skin, hair, fingernail, lips and teeth, etc. In simple terms, it's a treatment that preserves or alters one's appearance.

Classification by use

1) Skin care: cosmetics used on the face and skin, such as all kinds of creams, bath agents, etc.

2) Hair care: Such as shampoo, mousse, hair spray, etc.

3) Beauty care: such as facial beauty products, including nails and hair beauty products;

4) Functional cosmetics: cosmetics with special function or medical effect.

Classification by form

Liquid: skin cleanser, bath fluid, shampoo, toner, perfume, makeup remover, essence oil, etc.

Emulsion: lotion, body lotion, hair conditioner, essence lotion, etc.

Cream: moisturizing cream, foundation cream, concealer, pre-makeup cream, etc.

Powder: puff cake, talcum powder, cleansing powder, etc.

Block: eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, blush, lipstick, hair wax, etc.

Pigment for Cosmetics

The raw materials of cosmetics mainly include: Oily materials (grease, wax, colloid, etc), powder materials, plant extracts, auxiliary additives & surface active agent.Pigment is one of the basic raw materials of cosmetics. iSuoChem is the professional supplier of pigment for cosmetics.  

When we talk about pigments for cosmetics, what are you mostly concerned about? Safety? Effects?Quality stability? iSuoChem’s pigmentcan meetall these requirements.

Mica powder for cosmetics

iSuoChem Mica Powder can be used as filler or base material for cosmetic products. It can enhance natural beauty effect and serve to create dramatic highlights with color cosmetics and personal care products. It opens up a host of different styling options in both pastel shades and intense colors, allowing manufacturers to capture different trends, styles and moods. iSuoChem Mica Powder make cosmetic and personal care products more seductive, pleasant to use and more memorable.

Pearlescent Pigment for cosmetics

Pearl pigment is widely usedincolor cosmetics and personal care products. Itprovides pearl effect anda variety of colors and is used to produce lipsticks, eye shadows, foundations, eyeliners, eyebrow pencils, nail polishes, hair creams, body creams, hair sprays, etc.

iSuoChem Cosmetic-grade pearl pigmentcan improve the transparency of colored cosmetics and can make the color more attractive. It provides excellent gloss, scintillation and brightness, better compressibility and adhesion. Meanwhile, as it has special surface-treatment, iSuoChem pearl pigment also has the characteristics of lipophilic and water-repellent. So it won’t agglomerate or fall off after applying.

Even a low dosage ofpearlpigmentis added, itwillhave a significant impact on the final color effect.Now it’s very common to see pearl pigment and pearl effect fromBody Wash, Foam Bath, Shampoo, Toothpaste & hand cream.

Optical Variable Pigment for cosmetics (Chameleon effect)

Optical Variable Pigment (OVP) is one of the most fashionable and high-end pigment for cosmetics. It offers brilliant color change effect like natural soap bubbles or butterfly wings. It is formed by thin film interference, which is different from the conventional chameleon pearlescent pigments. Optical Variable Pigment is composed by multi-layer optical nanofilms. The special film structure forms strong interference color and high gloss effect. It can achieve obvious dynamic color change and metallic luster. It’s heavy metal free, pathogenic bacteria free and safe to skin. It's very popular for making eyeshadow, nail polish, nail art, beauty markup products, etc.

 Some people also call this special effect pigment Multichrome powder, or super chameleon pigment. Initially, this OVP pigment was used as a high-end anti-counterfeiting pigment. With the continuous updating of production technology and the expansion of civilian application fields, OVP pigments have gradually become popular in the automotive paint, automotive exterior, and cosmetics industries.

Glitter Powder for cosmetics

iSuoChem glitter powder gives cosmetics sparkling and shining effect. It's often used for nail polish, tattoo painting, tattoo stickers, hair art, face painting, etc.

At present, iSuoChem has launched bio-based degradable glitter powder. It not only has the characteristics of conventional glitter powder, which is shiny and can be cut precisely, but also is non-plastic glitter powder, which fully complies with the environmental protection standards of the EU and other "plastic-banning" countries.

Acrylic Powder for nail art

Acrylic powder, with main component polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), is a mixture of methyl acrylate (EMA) and methyl methacrylate (MMA). To meet the fashion needs of consumers, manufacturers also produce versions with added pigments, usually at a concentration of 2%, allowing for a wider selection of colors. In addition, some acrylic powders also add a flash element.

To apply to nails, acrylic nail powder is mixed with a monomer liquid. In addition to preventing the molecules from combining too quickly, it also prevents yellowing and allows the color to spread evenly. When acrylic nail powder is mixed with crystal nail solution, the curing reaction can be used to produce various types of crystal finger nail.