100% vegetable petrolatum

for soft, protected skin

PLANTASENS® VP 170
PLANTASENS® VP 170

A vegetable alternative to petrolatum designed to rapidly protect and moisturize the skin,
leaving a comforting after feel in all body care applications. The added value of improving
shine makes Plantasens VP 170 ideal for makeup and lip care applications.

BENEFITS FOR FORMULATORS

·· Very good compatibility with all types of oils Melting oint 55 °C
·· Excellent compatibility with natural and synthetic waxes
rHLB 11
·· Protects and hydrates the skin
·· Immediate and long-lasting moisturizing results Polarity medium

·· Increases shine effect in formulation

KEY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT

·· INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (and) Hydrogenated Plantasens® VP 170 provides three times more shine than Vaseline.
Castor Oil (and) Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (and) The shine of these two ingredients was evaluated using a Samba
machine. A thin layer of two formulations was applied on a matte surface,
Cera Alba (Beeswax) and the light intensity was measured.
·· Chemistry: Mixture
·· RCI: 100 %
·· Labels: COSMOS, IECIC listed
·· Appearance (physical form): solid

SUITABLE FOR
Face care Body care Hair care Sun care Color cosmetics Glam Lip Gloss Glam Lip Gloss
with 50% VP 170 with 50% Vaseline
• • • Light Intensity: 396.9 Light Intensity: 156.6

Glam Lip Gloss (020-02-LG)

Rich skin feel, moderate spread,

creamy after feel

SENSORY CLASSIFICATION SENSORY PROFILE (%)

Wetness
100
Silicone Spreadability
rich

80
Plantasens VP 170
Greasy Oily
60
Sensory during application

40
Waxy Waxy 20

Caprylic/Capric C12-15 Alkyl

0
Triglyceride Benzoate
Oily Greasy

D5
light

Amount of residue Gloss

lightweight caring Thickness of residue Stickiness

Slipperiness
After feel

Tested by a trained panel in an emulsion at 5% usage level.

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