Seppic recently published data on Emogreen HP 40 (INCI: C15-19 Alkane, Hydrogenated Polyfarnesene), an alternative to heavy silicones, particularly for hair care.
The new tests reinforced the ingredient's potential by demonstrating its benefits on hair shine and color retention, per the company. Comparative results to silicones for the skin care market were also demonstrated.
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According to Seppic, Emogreen HP40, applied undiluted to dry curly hair, demonstrated comparable performance in terms of shine to phenyl trimethicone, a reference silicone on this claim. The ingredient also helped prevent color fade due to its film-forming properties.
In skin care the ingedient provided a perceptible feel and a better adaptation to the skin's relief than silicones, per the company. In addition, formulated as an emulsion it demonstrated an ease of spreading and absorption of the oil droplets of the emulsion on the skin. As a result, it forms a flexible, even and full-coverage film.
