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    This document describes Nikkomulese LC, an emulsifier that creates extremely stable oil-in-liquid crystal-in-water emulsions. The liquid crystal network that forms around each oil droplet mimics the structure of human skin. It contains similar components like phospholipids, fatty acids, and triglycerides. The emulsions produced contain a similar amount of bound water as human skin at 13-19%. Nikkomulese LC provides long-lasting moisturization due to this high amount of bound water and allows for low viscosity formulas like lotions. The liquid crystal structure remains stable even at over 40 degrees Celsius.

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    This document describes Nikkomulese LC, an emulsifier that creates extremely stable oil-in-liquid crystal-in-water emulsions. The liquid crystal network that forms around each oil droplet mimics the structure of human skin. It contains similar components like phospholipids, fatty acids, and triglycerides. The emulsions produced contain a similar amount of bound water as human skin at 13-19%. Nikkomulese LC provides long-lasting moisturization due to this high amount of bound water and allows for low viscosity formulas like lotions. The liquid crystal structure remains stable even at over 40 degrees Celsius.

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    This document describes Nikkomulese LC, an emulsifier that creates extremely stable oil-in-liquid crystal-in-water emulsions. The liquid crystal network that forms around each oil droplet mimics the structure of human skin. It contains similar components like phospholipids, fatty acids, and triglycerides. The emulsions produced contain a similar amount of bound water as human skin at 13-19%. Nikkomulese LC provides long-lasting moisturization due to this high amount of bound water and allows for low viscosity formulas like lotions. The liquid crystal structure remains stable even at over 40 degrees Celsius.

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    Emulsifier for liquid crystal system: second skin

    NIKKO CHEMICALS CO., LTD.


    1-4-8 NIHONBASHI-BAKUROCHO, CHUOKU, TOKYO, 103-0002, JAPAN Email: inter@nikkol.co.jp www.nikkol.co.jp
    Nikkomulese LC
    Updated: 2006-06
    Emulsifier / Liquid Crystal
    This emulsifying blend creates
    extremely stable oil-in-liquid crystal-
    in-water (O/LC/W) emulsions. Multi-
    layer liquid crystal network, which is
    formed around each oil droplet,
    mimics structure of human skin and
    consists of similar components
    (phospholipids, fatty acids,
    triglycerides etc.) The content of
    water bound in LC network in the
    Nikkomulese LC emulsion is
    approximately equal to
    bound water in human skin: 13~19%
    Microscopic images of emulsion formed by Nikkomulese LC (5%) Microphotograph of human
    (left: x500; right: x 10000) stratum corneum
    O / LC / W (liquid crystal emulsion) can be made with almost any type of oils. Nikkomulese LC
    provides long-lasting moisturizing effect due to high amount of bound water. It allows to make low
    viscous formulas (lotions). Liquid crystal structure remains stable even at over 40 degrees Celsius.
    Instructions for application of Nikkomulese LC:

    1. Add Nikkomulese LC in oil phase and disperse well before emulsification.
    2. During emulsification use homogenizer (over 3000 rpm) and emulsify by adding oil into water
    phase gradually (by little portions).
    3. Both water and oil phases must be heated to 80 degrees Celsius while homogenizing.
    4. Add actives when the formulation is cooled below 45 degrees Celsius.
    5. Use level: 3 8%.
    Oil
    Multilayer liquid crystal
    (with bound water phase)
    Lipids Phytosterol
    Emulsifiers
    Fatty alcohols
    Lecithin
    Schematic illustration of oil-in-liquid crystal-in-water
    emulsion systems (O/LC/W)
    INCI: Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol,
    Phytosterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride,
    Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-20 Phytosterol

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