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HARMONIE Silken gums

C13-16 Isoalkane (formerly C13-16 Isoparaffin) (and) Dimethicone*/ C13-16 Isoalkane (formerly C13-16 Isoparaffin) (and) Dimethiconol*

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Produce light and elegant skin care products that don’t feel greasy with HARMONIE Silken gums.

For Smooth, Silky Textures

Create non-tacky, non-greasy skincare and haircare products with HARMONIE Silken gums.


Comprised of an ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum and C13-16 alkane (formerly C13-16 Isoparaffin)* (a naturally derived ingredient from sugarcane fermentation), this versatile product has a high spreadability and soft after-feel making it ideal for skin care, color cosmetics, and hair conditioning.  

Luxurious Feel

HARMONIE Silken gum blends deliver light and tactile textures with no unpleasant residue, helping to reduce the greasiness of organic sun filters or for lighter sunscreens with optimal spreadability.

 

Reduce Frizz

The lightweight and non-tacky properties of HARMONIE Silken gum blends are beneficial for hair care solutions such as creams, lotions, serums, and conditioners which aim to tackle frizz and flyaway hair.

 

Light and Dry

C13-16 Isoparaffin is a non-polar non-volatile emollient with a light and dry feel used here as a 100% derived natural vehicle for the ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum.

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HARMONIE Silken gum / Technical Data Sheet

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Offers a non-tacky, non-greasy, silky, and elegant feel in skin care products
Smooth and even application for color cosmetics
Conditioning benefits in hair care

Typical Benefits:

  • Bring the benefits of ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum to a wide range of personal care formulations.
  • Soft silky sensory and easy spreading for skincare, sun care and color cosmetic products.
  • Improved wet and dry combing, frizz control, and soft after-feel in hair care products.

Key Features:

  • Available with the choice of a Dimethicone or Dimethiconol gum blend
  • 85% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Low cyclics level, <1000ppm each D4, D5, D6

*In 2021 the INC (Int’l Nomenclature Committee) revised thenomenclature for the hydrocarbon ingredients previously designated by INCInames containing the term “isoparaffin” and “pareth”. The new approach willreplace the stem terms “isoparaffin” and “pareth” with “isoalkane” and “alketh”respectively, preceded by the appropriate carbon number designation. The INCInames previously identified as “Isoparaffin” and “Pareth” will be described bythe term “Formerly” in the monograph title. This approach will be maintained inpublication for an indefinite period of time to fully allow for transition tothe new terminology, e.g., on product labels and in product literature.

During this transition period, both the old terms “isoparaffin” and“pareth” and new terms “isoalkane” and “alketh” are considered as PCPCapproved. PCPC has been communicating with regulators in China regarding thename change, but unfortunately “isoalkane” and “alketh” are not yet listed inInventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC). How to label theirproducts is a business decision by our customers.

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Applications:

Color Cosmetics

  • BB and CC creams
  • Concealers
  • Eye shadows
  • Foundations
  • Lip products
  • Primers

Skin Care

  • Body creams, lotions, and butters
  • Daily wear SPF
  • Day and night creams
  • Serums

Hair Care

  • Conditioners
  • Leave-on

Sun Care

  • Sunscreen creams, lotions, oils and sprays