Anionic Surfactant for Cosmetics with Excellent Foaming Properties “BEAULIGHT® SHAA”
Anionic Surfactant for Cosmetics with Excellent Foaming Properties “BEAULIGHT® SHAA”
What’s great about anionic surfactant for cosmetics “BEAULIGHT® SHAA”
1. Foamability
”BEAULIGHT® SHAA” has a high foaming speed and forms a fine lather.
2. Hypoallergenic
As a hypoallergenic ingredient, it is suitable as a base material for shampoos, body soaps, etc.
Ingredient Information
“BEAULIGHT® SHAA” Performance
Foaming speed
Using “BEAULIGHT® SHAA” as a base, a washing solution with superior foam height and initial foaming speed compared to AES (sodium laureth sulfate), AG (sodium cocoyl glutamate), and AECA (sodium laureth-4-carboxylate) can be obtained.Fig. Bubble Height
Test solution
*1 AES: Sodium laureth sulfate, “SANDET EN” manufactured by our company
Application data
Example of formulation 1: Cleansing shampoo
Cosmetic Ingredient Table
Group
Name of cosmetic ingredient labeling
Product name
Amount (wt%)
A
Water
45.25
Citric acid
0.15
Cocamidopropyl betaine
LEBON 2000HG
15
Sodium laureth-4-carboxylate
BEAULIGHT LCA-25N
32
B
PEG-190 distearate
EMULMIN 862
0.5
PEG-1 lauryl glycol
NEWPOL DDE-10
1
Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate
BEAULIGHT® SHAA
5
C
Phenoxyethanol
NEWPOL EFP
0.5
fragrance
0.6
Total
100.0
Compounding method
Dissolve citric acid with a portion of water.
Weigh B in layers, heat to 80°C, and check for dissolution.
While stirring water heated to 80°C, B is added, and then A is added in the order listed.
Cooling and defoaming.
Formulation Example 2: Sulfate-free high foaming shampoo
Cosmetic Ingredient Table
Group
Name of cosmetic ingredient labeling
Product name
Amount (wt%)
A
water
18.45
sodium benzoate
0.3
B
Polyquaternium-10
0.5
water
25
C
Cocamidopropyl betaine
LEBON HC-30W
10
Laureth-4-sodium carboxylate
BEAULIGHT LCA-25N
35
Lauryl glycol sodium carboxylate
BEAULIGHT SHAA
5
D
Polyquaternium-47
0.7
water
1.4
E
Cocamide DEA
PROFANEXTRA 24
3
phenoxyethanol
NEWPOL EFP
0.5
F
citric acid
0.15
Total
100
Compounding method
A: Dissolve uniformly at room temperature.
B: After stirring and dispersing at room temperature, heat to 70-75°C to dissolve uniformly, and then feed into A at room temperature to mix uniformly.
Dissolve C uniformly in the A+B mixture at room temperature.
While stirring the mixture of A+B+C at room temperature, feed in D and dissolve uniformly. Put E into the mixture of A+B+C+D and stir uniformly.
F is added to the mixture of A+B+C+D+E and the pH is adjusted to 5.5-6.0.
Questions Asked About BEAULIGHT® SHAA and Other FAQs
A: BEAULIGHT® SHAA is a high-performance anionic surfactant that delivers high foaming, fine foam, and rich lather while maintaining mild cleansing and hypoallergenic properties. It’s an ideal sulfate alternative for use in a wide range of sensitive skin products.
A: BEAULIGHT® SHAA is widely used in shampoos, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soaps, and even baby wash products due to its mildness and high compatibility with other ingredients. It also works well in bar soap as transparent soap, shaving foam, and bubble bath formulations.
A: Yes. Its excellent foam retention and gentle properties make it perfect for cleansing gel, cleansing balm, and micellar water products, offering a luxurious and non-stripping cleansing experience.
A: Absolutely. It shows high compatibility with various surfactants, including as a replacement or complement to sodium laureth sulfate, allowing you to formulate effective sulfate-free systems.
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