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Emollients, Humectants, Silicones

Emollients, Humectants, and Silicones enhance soaps and cosmetics. Emollients are ingredients that have a softening or soothing effect to the skin, and are commonly used in creams/lotions. Humectants are ingredients that help retain moisture. They can be used in formulations to draw moisture to the skin or hair. Finally silicones, improve the texture and feel of lotions and perfumes. It gives products slip and glide without tackiness.

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Crafter's Choice™ Glycerin - Natural
Glycerin is humectant that absorbs moisture from the air and when diluted with water, can soften dry skin. You can use this product in soaps and lotions. We most commonly use Glycerin to incorporate powdered color in soaps!





Crafter's Choice™ Honeyquat
Thought to be a natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is thought to be an excellent cleansing agent while improving skin texture and surface smoothness. It also provides excellent hair shine.





Crafter's Choice™ Isopropyl Myristate
Considered to be an emollient. Counteracts the "oily" feel in some lotions. Provides a soft and silky feel. Absorbs quickly. Use Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) in handmade lotions and creams!





Crafter's Choice™ Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
Thought to provide humectant properties to products. It is also used as the carrier base for fragrancing incense! Use this product in lotions, creams or your own incense!





Crafter's Choice™ Hyaluronic Acid Powder
A proven humectant, Hyaluronic Acid is a great addition to moisturizing serums, lotions, and more!
  • Hyaluronic Acid helps skin retain moisture
  • It is thought to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Hyaluronic acid may even help improve skin elasticity!





Honeyquat Quaternized Honey
HoneyQuat (Quaternized Honey) Honey is always a favorite ingredient for top hair and skin care, but can be difficult to work with. With the added cationic charge, now natural honey can be used in so many products to add so many benefits to skin and hair care products.  Many love to tout the health benefits since it is believed that honey is an all natural anti-oxidant, and many claim an anti-inflammatory. It is also considered to be an excellent cleansing agent while improving skin texture and surface smoothness.   Preserved by manufacturer with: Sorbic Acid 0.2 - 0.4%Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in oils and esters - - Guide to sizes - - 4.8 Oz by weight is in 4 Oz bottle, 9.4 Oz packed in 8 oz bottle, 19.5 Oz by weight packed in the 16 Oz bottle, 36 Oz packaged in a 32 Oz container, 8.5 Lb packed in 1 gallon container. California Prop 65 Statement: This product is not known to be listed in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.     Formulations using Honeyquat Quaternized Honey: Honey & Clay Face Mask   Product Name and CAS No. INCI Name: Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey CAS no: 223705-79-1 Specifications Appearance: Clear to hazy liquid Color: Light straw color to dark amber Odor: Slight Characteristic Solubility: Soluble in water. Flashpoint: 200°F  pH 5% Aqueous Solution @ 25°C: 4.0-6.5 Activity:  31.0%-45.0% Typical Usage: 2.0 â€" 5.0% Country of Origin: USA Use in Cosmetics and Shampoo Crafting Honeyquat, is a top performing natural honey product  used as an active and additive in a wide range of hair and skin care products. The addition of a cationic charge to the honey makes it moisturizing to hair and the skin when added to formulations. Adds great moisturizing, conditioning, shine and luster. Storage Keep in a cool (preferably below 85°F, the cooler the better), dark and dry store-room. Shelf Life Shelf Life: 9-12 months from date of purchase if kept in closed air tight container Safe





Crafter's Choice™ Daikon Seed Extract
Daikon Seed Extract is an emollient that is often used to bring moisturizing benefits to skin-care and hair-care products. Daikon Seeds are known for high Vitamin C content, a vitamin with powerful antioxidant properties. Daikon Seed Extract adds "slip" to lotions, body butters, and serums, and is also used to condition hair, adding softness and shine.





Crafter's Choice™ Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Gluconate is a safe and effective stabilizer used in skin care formulations. It also acts as a conditioning agent by moisturizing and hydrating skin when applied.





Crafter's Choice™ Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as Octyl Palmitate, is an emollient used in lotions and creams and other cosmetic products to add a good skin feel and a smooth appearance without oiliness.
Applications:
Lotions, creams, color cosmetics, pressed powders, sun care products.





Propylene Glycol
Propylene GlycolCAS: 57-55-6INCI: Propylene GlycolFood Grade A clear, syrupy, viscous liquid. Used in many applications: from cosmetics, to food additive and carrier. Used as a humectant, for example in humidors.  Odor:  Odorless. Solubility: Miscible in water.Specific Gravity: 1.0361 @ 20C/4C Boiling Point: 188.2C (370F)Melting Point: -59C (-74F)Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.6 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.129 @ 25C (77F)Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): 0.01   Formulations using Propylene Glycol: Foaming Bath Whip Safety & Tech Info Safety Data Sheet





Dipropylene Glycol
Dipropylene Glycol Fragrance Grade Fragrance grade, and also known as Low Odor Dipropylene Glycol Used in all kinds of applications. Perfect for use as a carrier for all kinds of fragrances, in  candles, making incense,  perfumes and room sprays. A superb solvent for dilution of oils. Reduces evaporation, so fragrances last longer.  Buy the best quality Dipropylene Glycol fragrance grade, from a top US Supplier we ship direct to you  INCI Name and CAS No. INCI Name: Dipropylene Glycol CAS no: 25265-71-8 EINECS no.: 246-770-3 Specifications Appearance: Colorless Liquid Odor: Almost Odorless Specific Gravity: 1.022 Solubility:  somewhat Soluble in Water Refractive Index: 1.441 Viscosity at 68°F : 107 cps Boiling Point: 442°F Use in Cosmetics and Soap Making, fragrances, incense, room sprays and more Commonly used in room sprays, making incense, blending fragrances, deodorants, foundations, shower gels, perfumes, lip gloss, and liquid hand soap. Storage Keep in a cool (preferably below 85°F, the cooler the better), dark and dry store-room. Shelf Life Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened drums/containers, minimum two years. Safety Data Sheet Typical Analysis





Crafter's Choice™ Myristyl Myristate
Myristyl Myristate acts as an emulsifier and emollient in lotion formulations. Myristyl Myristate also serves as a palm free alternative to stearic acid.





Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate, also known as the abbreviated IPM is an emollient ester used in a variety of products from lotions, creams, to fragranced products, as an additive to help moisturize, and to  help reduce the greasiness of lotions and creams, especially those that are anhydrous. Another advantage to using IPM,. is that when added to lotions & creams it promotes a silky, smooth feel. In products made without water (anhydrous) like lotion bars, lip balms, etc. it is especially useful. Plus IPM has no strong odor.  IPM is also used in cosmetic and topical medicinal preparations or where you need good, fast absorption through skin is desired. It also is used as a nice moisturizing solvent in emulsions in  bath oils and many other bath products.  Isopropyl Myristate find uses as an excellent gentle make up remover too.  IPM will remove many types of make-up, including Protac.  Monster Clay uses - Another use for IPM - it is a very effective  no-odor, and non toxic solvent for Monster Clay. It will tend to dry a little slower than other solvents like Mineral Spirits for example, but it will dissolve the clay very well.  Use sparingly with a soft brush and move on to different ares while the solvent evaporates. For smoothing and polishing Monster Clay to a glass-like surface, start with a smooth area like top of a head. Apply a small amount of the isopropyl myristate to a clean paper towel, and rub in a circular fashion until the clay takes on a shiny surface. USE SPARINGLY! IPM, being non toxic, and since it is not flammable has many advantages over mineral spirits.  It is soluble in castor, cottonseed, and other oils. It is also soluble in many alcohols. It is NOT soluble in water, glycerin, and propylene glycol.   Formulations using Isopropyl Myristate: After Bath Moisturizer Blooming Bath Powder Sunscreen Cream   INCI Name, CAS No., and EINECS No. INCI Name: Isopropyl Myristate (IPM) CAS no: 110-27-0 EINECS no: 203-751-4 Specificat





Crafter's Choice™ Hyaluronic Acid Powder - Low Molecular Weight

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