During in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg, Croda launched its OleoCraft range, a group of oil structuring polymers that create impressive films on the skin, lip and eyelash, delivering water and wear resistance benefits in colour cosmetic and sun care applications.
The OleoCraft polymer range consists of low colour and low odour, high-performance thermoplastic solids, proven to form crystal clear, thermo-reversible gels. The products cover a range of high to low polarity oils providing compatibility to a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. The OleoCraft polymers can be used to create novel formats, from eye-catching clear sticks and balms to sprayable gels and emulsions with real consumer benefits. Originally acquired though Croda’s purchase of the polyamide technology from global Floridabased specialty chemicals business, Arizona Chemical, in May 2013 and formally under the trade name Sylvaclear, the production of these products has been transferred to Croda’s Mevisa manufacturing plant in Spain and honed to offer a range of four exceptional products; OleoCraft LP-20; OleoCraft MP-30; OleoCraft HP-31 and OleoCraft MP-32. The potential consumer benefits that can be achieved through using Croda’s OleoCraft range include: creation of novel formats, from eyecatching clear sticks and balms to sprayable gels and emulsions; producing water and wear resistant polymer films for long-lasting and water repellency benefits; boosting SPF in sunscreens; enhancing gloss and increase pigment dispersion; providing emulsion stabilisation; compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic oils.
