Size : 50 g

L'Brassica Alcohol is a fatty alcohol of vegetable origin WITHOUT PALM, particularly interesting for the manufacture of natural cosmetics. It is used as a consistency agent, co-emulsifier and emollient in creams, lotions, balms and hair care products.

It thickens preparations, improves their stability and gives them a rich, creamy and smooth texture. It helps to soften the skin and improve the comfort of application of cosmetic products. 

The soaping effect = In cosmetic formulation, this cosmetic, this designates the phenomenon of temporary whitening of a cream when spread on the skin, particularly during massage. massage. The cream leaves white traces traces which disappear gradually to measure that the makes penetrate. Brassica alcohol helps reduce this effect.

Particularly appreciated in hair care, it provides consistency to conditioners and masks, while improving their texture and softness.

INCI : Brassica Alcohol

Origin: United States. Fatty alcohol of plant origin, obtained from fatty acids from plants of the Brassicaceae family, in particular rapeseed (Brassica napus). 

Appearance: White to pale yellow solid pellets.

Solubility: Insoluble in water. Disperses in the oily phase after fusion.

Melting point: Between 56 and 62°C 

Concentration: From 1 to 5% as a consistency agent in emulsions and from 5 to 15% in certain richer preparations. 

Properties :

• Co-emulsifier: helps improve the structure and stability of emulsions when combined with an appropriate emulsifier.

• Consistency agent: thickens creams, lotions and cosmetic preparations.

• Texture agent: provides richness, creaminess and softness.

• Emollient: helps to soften and soften the skin.

• Stabilizer: promotes the formation of a more consistent structure in emulsions.

• Hair care: improves the texture of conditioners and masks.

• PALM-FREE

Use: Incorporate into the oil phase and heat until the pellets are completely melted, generally around 65 to 75°C. Then proceed with emulsification according to the usual method. Brassica Alcohol is not a complete emulsifier and generally must be combined with a primary emulsifier to make a stable cream or lotion.

Uses: Face and body creams, body lotions, conditioners, conditioners, hair masks, balms, body butters and other cosmetic preparations requiring more consistency.

Storage: Store in an airtight container, away from heat, humidity and direct light.