Hydrolysed jojoba esters offer enhanced skin care

renal colic, sunburn, chaffed skin, hair loss, headache, wounds, sore throats, psoriasis, and acne (e.g., sulphurised jojoba).2,3 The ester is composed of l ong-chain linear fatty alcohols, 20 to 24 carbons in length and long-chain linear fatty acids, 18 to 22 carbons in length. Nearly all of the acid and alcohol moieties are ?-9 monounsaturated.4 More recently, Floratech has hydrolysed this wax ester for use in various cosmetic and personal care formulations. Hydrolysed jojoba oil [INCI name: Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and) Jojoba Esters (and) Water (Aqua)] has been proven to increase and extend moisturisation potential when used in conjunction with glycerin in lotions, hand sanitisers, and body washes.5,6 In small-scale, controlled, clinical studies, the hydrolysed wax ester has proven very effective in skin care product formulations.

 Natural raw ingredients

The use of natural raw ingredients is steadily on the rise. When price is not an issue, many consumers will choose to purchase personal care products that incorporate natural raw ingredients which can include many categories (e.g. botanical, green, or organic). The popularity of “natural” finished products drives raw material manufacturers to offer this category of alternatives for commonly-used raw ingredients, or natural ingredients that can be used in conjunction with previously accepted synthetic raw ingredients. Often, these natural ingredients do not provide the same benefits, esthetically and functionally. In addition, natural ingredients that offer superior functionality are often expensive, which in turn leads to higher priced products. One way of attacking this issue is to incorporate natural ingredients in combination with synthetic ingredients which produce a functional and esthetically superior product.