Sharon Personal Care has developed a novel Emulsifier Selector tool that puts sensorial texture first in the formulator's path to identifying the ideal emulsifier for given formulations. The tool was presented during the SCC Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, held Dec. 11-13, 2-24, in Los Angeles.
As the company explained, the emulsifier is the dominant ingredient that determines the sensory profile of emulsions, especially in terms of appearance, pick-up and rub-out. So to make the selection process easier, the Sharon Emulsifier Selector tool takes a top-down approach to guide the formulator along the way.
Simple 1, 2, 3 Emulsifier Selection
As noted, the tool aims to streamline the process, saving time and cost. Thus, the formulator simply:
- Chooses the sensorial texture desired, which narrows the emulsifier options from a comprehensive palette of 15 unique bases with a variety of sensory experiences to just 3-5.
- Reviews these 3-5 textures to identify the top 1 or 2 choices.
- Receives recommendations for the emulsifiers that align with these top choices to create the desired textures.
From there, the formulator uses to the chosen emulsifier, fine tuning the formula to meet the product brief.
Selecting Desired Aesthetics
Key to the Sharon Emulsifier Selector are the desired product aesthetics and forms. For example, one might choose a cream, lotion or serum, with fast absorption, a rich texture, etc.
The company adds that the chosen emulsifiers are offered with a range of specs and strengths, which are important formulating considerations.
