Colonial Chemical Lowers Irritation with Natural Surfactant: SugaCitrate L1C March 9, 2021 Contact Author Michele Behrens
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Applications for SugaCitrate L1C wipes and gentle cleansers for baby care.
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SugaCitrate L1C (INCI: Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate) from Colonial Chemical is a natural surfactant that can lower the irritation of formulated products, regardless of their containing sulfates or being sulfate-free.
SugaCitrate L1C is said to effectively reduce irritation without negatively impacting other important attributes. According to the company, replacing just one-third of the anionic surfactant with the active can reduce irritation potential, as exemplified by the Zein test.
The Zein test is an in vitro test that measures irritation potential by measuring the denaturization of a proxy protein (zein). As the zein denatures, its water solubility increases. This study demonstrated that substituting just a portion of anionic
Jack Henry Offers ‘The Essentials’ in a Men’s Care Kit January 8, 2021 Contact Author Michele Behrens
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Jack Henry created The Essentials Kit for men to easily meet their personal care needs with clean products. The kit includes a cleanser, natural deodorant and a clay pomade.
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Jack Henry, a company that focuses on clean men’s care, put together several kits that target different personal care needs. In particular, the company created The Essentials Kit for men who are looking for basic body care.
Jack Henry claims all products are cruelty-, synthetic- and preservative-free. To abide by its eco-friendly philosophy, the company utilizes amber glass bottles and jars to minimize plastic waste and fully protect the product inside. According to the company, the amber tint helps to prevent UV rays and light from damaging the ingredients in the product on a molecular level.