Oil-Free Pomade (Natural Hair Styling, Matte) Ingredients

The Oil-Free Pomade (Natural Hair Styling, Matte) is sold as a raw material base, intended for 100% utilization in your formulation. The product description indicates that it is a semi-transparent cream designed for natural hair styling with a matte finish, allowing for restyling and resistance to high humidity. It is fragrance-free and colorant-free, ready for you to add your desired scent or color.

The primary ingredients (INCI names) in this pomade base are:

• Polyethylene Glycol
• Propylene Glycol
• Silica
• PEG-12 Dimethicone

Please note that the exact percentages of these individual ingredients within the pre-made pomade base are not specified, as it is provided as a complete base for formulation.

Available Ingredients on Our Website

Yes, many of these individual ingredients are available for purchase on our website, allowing you to create or customize your own formulations. Here are some examples:

• Polyethylene Glycol: We offer various types such as Polyethylene Glycol 200 (PEG-4), Polyethylene Glycol 400 (PEG-8), and Polyethylene Glycol 10000 (PEG10000). These are safe solvents and carriers for cosmetic use.
  • Usage Rate: Depends on the specific use, but for Propylene Glycol, it's typically 1-20% (do not exceed 50%).
• Propylene Glycol: Available as Propylene Glycol, a high-purity ingredient that acts as a lubricant, viscosity reducer, solvent, and humectant.
  • Usage Rate: 1-20% (do not exceed 50%).
• Silica: We have a range of Silica products, including:
  • MatteSilica 3™ (3 Micron), MatteSilica 5™ (5 Micron), MatteSilica 5XL™ (5 Micron, Max Oil Absorb), and MatteSilica 10™ (10 Micron): These are spherical silica powders designed to absorb oil, provide a matte finish, and improve the slip of formulations.
    • Usage Rate: 0.1-20% depending on desired efficiency.
  • MatteSilica 5S™ (5 Micron, Dimethicone Coated): Offers similar benefits with added softness due to Dimethicone coating.
    • Usage Rate: 1-15% depending on desired efficiency.
  • Anti-Caking Silica: Used to absorb moisture and prevent powder coagulation.
    • Usage Rate: 0.1-5.0% (recommended 1-2%).
  • UltraBlur™ (Skin Blurring Silica): Specifically processed for skin blurring effects.
    • Usage Rate: 0.1-10% depending on desired performance.
• PEG-12 Dimethicone: Available as Silicone Quick-Cond (PEG-12 Dimethicone), a clear liquid silicone that can be mixed directly with water to provide softness and smoothness in hair and skin care products.
  • Usage Rate: 0.5-5% (e.g., 0.5-1.5% for shampoo, 1.5-3% for conditioner, 1-2% for cream/lotion).

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