Stabilizing Agents

Oleic Acid, a versatile fatty acid renowned for its chemical stability and wide-ranging applications across various industries. With the molecular formula C18H34O2, Oleic Acid is predominantly sourced from natural oils such as palm kernel and olive oil. Industrially, Oleic Acid is indispensable, finding diverse applications in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It serves as a key ingredient in skincare formulations, providing moisturizing and emollient properties that nourish and rejuvenate the skin.

Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C16H32O2. It is a white, waxy solid that is insoluble in water. Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in plants such as palm. It is used in various applications such as hair care, cosmetics, soaps, and pharmaceuticals.

Phospholipids are very popular in natural cosmetic products because of their multifunctional properties. Due to their amphiphilic structure, they can be used in emulsions, but also to produce liposomes. Lecithin, or rather the fractions of phosphatidylcholine it contains, has two special functions in cosmetic formulations. Firstly, the hydrogenated and therefore more oxidation-stable variants form lamellar structures, so-called dermo-membrane structures, which are suitable as natural o/w or w/o emulsifiers. On the other hand, the lamellar structures provide caring sensory properties and protect the skin barrier in a natural way. BergaSom Sun 90 H is one example from the BergaSom range for the possible use of phospholipids as a natural and very well skin-compatible emulsifier.

Phospholipids are very popular in natural cosmetic products because of their multifunctional properties. Due to their amphiphilic structure, they can be used in emulsions, but also to produce liposomes. Lecithin, or rather the fractions of phosphatidylcholine it contains, has two special functions in cosmetic formulations. Firstly, the hydrogenated and therefore more oxidation-stable variants form lamellar structures, so-called dermo-membrane structures, which are suitable as natural o/w or w/o emulsifiers. On the other hand, the lamellar structures provide caring sensory properties and protect the skin barrier in a natural way. BergaSom Soy 75 H is one example from the BergaSom range for the possible use of phospholipids as a natural and very well skin-compatible emulsifier.