Transforming textures,
perfecting performance
Delivering solutions for advance product performance
Rheology modifiers are essential components in skincare formulations, influencing texture, viscosity, and formulation stability while enhancing skin feel and the overall sensorial experience. Traditionally, synthetic polymers offer reliable performance but are neither natural nor biodegradable. Natural biopolymers, while more sustainable, often present performance challenges when creating products with luxurious textures and desirable skin feel. Clariant, as an expert in rheology modifier technology, understands evolving consumer demands and provides innovative solutions that meet the market’s expectations for high-performance and protective skincare products.
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Aristoflex delivers thickening, stabilizing and texture enhancement
Performance factors:
- Unique fresh sensory with quick break
- Pre-neutralized for easy use
- Stable across wide pH-range
- Higher shear stability for short mixing time
Application factors:
- Hydro gels, Sprayable, O/W Emulsions
- Lotions, Serums, Gel creams, Creams
- Hydro-alcoholic gels (hand sanitizers)
- Sunscreen, Skin whitening, Self tanners
- Stabilizing particles and bubbles in surfactant systems
Variety of textures at your fingertips
Rich and buttery
Whipped and bouncy
Light and creamy
Soft and velvety
Smooth gel
Silky and rich
The right rheology modifiers for your formulation needs
Key Benefits
Sensory
Aristoflex AVC
Provides excellent stabilization, thickening, and emulsification properties. Creates a quick break sensation. light, fresh Aristoflex AVS
Excellent stabilization, thickening and emulsification properties. Suitable for self-tanning, anti-aging and whitening products due to improved color stability. light, fresh Aristoflex AVL
Easy-to-use liquid dispersed polymer with 27% active matter. Starts thickening very quickly. silky, light Aristoflex BLV
Can create low viscosity stable emulsions. Synergistic with Aristoflex AVC for triggered water release. slightly caring Aristoflex HMB
Stabilizes high amounts of oils without additional emulsifiers. Provides particle stabilization. caring, rich skin feel Aristoflex Silk
Maintains viscosity across a broad pH range. Improved electrolyte tolerance up to 2% salt. Compatible with DHA, sun filters, and pigments. silky, soft Aristoflex Velvet
Excellent compatibility with organic solvents. Offers particle stabilization. Forms extremely clear gels. soft, velvety Aristoflex TAC
Ideal for surfactant systems. Provides particle stabilization for rinse-off products and suspension in leave-on products. smooth Aristoflex SUN
Ideal for daily sun care formulations. Excellent compatibility with organic and inorganic UV filters, boosts SPF. silky, elegant Aristoflex Eco T
Stabilizes high quantities of oils without additional emulsifiers. Excellent compatibility with inorganic and organic UV filters. Offers high spreadability combined with a fresh skin feel during application. fresh, smooth Plantasens Biogum Tara
Provides a less sticky feeling on the skin due to lower use levels. Non-stringy appearance during pick-up. Offers excellent particle stabilization. pleasant
