Seppic has lifted the lid on the sensory characterization data for its rheology modifier, emulsifier and emollient product ranges.
The French company conducted in-depth profiling of its emollient ranges Emogreen and Emosmart against benchmarks like mineral oils, silicones or squalane.
The study highlights variations in glide, playtime, viscosity, and overall skin feel.
Emosmart L15 (INCI: C13-15 Alkane), for example, offers the lightest touch and evanescent feeling, displaying the same sensory profile as isododecane.
In contrast, Emogreen HP 40 (INCI: C15-19 Alkane, Hydrogenated Polyfarnesene) offers extended playtime thanks to its higher viscosity and enhanced skin adhesion, resulting in a rich and comfortable sensory experience similar to dimethiconol or dimethicone.
This sensory mapping provides formulators with all the information they need to replace certain ingredients and better meet consumer expectations.
A comparative sensory analysis of Seppic's polymers was also performed, uncovering a range of visual characteristics in gel formulations.
This advanced analysis provides a detailed sensory map, outlining the visual texture, the consistency, the pick-up, the playtime and the skin feel of these polymers.
Finally, the characterization of Seppic's emulsifiers revealed a “significant influence on formula sensoriality”.
“Going beyond primary function, the analysis covers the entire application experience, from initial texture touch to the sensory effects during and after application, including attributes like penetration, comfort, and skin feel,” said a spokeswoman.
