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CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PERSONAL CARE APPLICATIONS

Nanoxem develops specialty chemical solutions for personal care, supporting formulation performance, stability, sensory attributes, and sustainability in cosmetic products.

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Functional Ingredients for Personal Care Applications

Nanoxem offers functional ingredients for personal care formulations, supporting technical performance, sensory attributes, and regulatory requirements in the cosmetics industry. Our ingredient portfolio includes solutions such as silica and mica, applied in products that require texture control, stability, appearance, and consistent performance.

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Silica Ingredients for Personal Care Formulations

Nanoxem provides silica ingredients designed for personal care formulations, supporting oil absorption, texture control, sensory performance, and formulation stability. These solutions are applied in cosmetic and personal care products that require consistent quality and controlled formulation behavior.

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Benefits of Silica in Personal Care:

    • Oil Control: Silica efficiently absorbs oil, making it ideal for combination and oily skin, helping to maintain a matte finish.

    • Matte Effect: Provides a matte finish, leaving skin smooth to the touch and free from excess shine.

    • Softness: Improves the feel of the skin, making it softer and velvety.

    • Gentle Exfoliation: In exfoliants, silica offers gentle exfoliation, removing dead skin cells without causing irritation.

    • Long-Lasting Wear: Silica helps set products like foundations, powders, and eyeshadows, extending the wear time without the need for frequent touch-ups.

    • Smooth Finish: Provides a lighter, more uniform texture to makeup, improving blendability and finish.

    • Soft Focus Effect: Silica helps blur imperfections and fine lines, creating a "soft focus" effect on the skin.

    • Volume and Texture: Silica improves hair texture, providing more volume and control, especially in products like mousses and hair sprays.

    • Oil Absorption: Helps absorb excess oil from the scalp, keeping hair fresh for longer.

    • Strengthening Hair: Contributes to strengthening hair structure, reducing breakage, and making strands more resilient.

    • Moisture Absorption: Silica aids in absorbing moisture under the arms, keeping the skin dry and comfortable for longer.

    • Odor Reduction: Helps reduce odors by keeping the skin dry and less prone to bacteria growth, which causes unpleasant smells.

    • Lightweight Feel: Products with silica provide a lightweight, non-sticky feel, enhancing comfort throughout the day.

    • Nail Strengthening: Silica is known for strengthening nails, helping to prevent breakage and splitting.

    • Improving Texture: Enhances the surface of nails, making them smoother and more even, which makes applying polish and treatments easier.

    • Uniform Finish: In nail polishes and base coats, silica provides a smooth and even finish, improving durability and overall appearance.

Silicas are widely used in personal care products due to their versatility and the various benefits they offer. Below, I provide a more comprehensive overview of the uses, purposes, and benefits of silicas in personal care.

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Antimicrobial Silica for Personal Care Applications

Antimicrobial silica, particularly silica materials functionalized with zinc and copper ions, can be used in cosmetics and personal care applications to provide additional functional benefits beyond the traditional roles of silica. These materials support microbial control and contribute to product stability, making them suitable for formulations that require enhanced hygiene support, durability, and consistent performance throughout use.

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Application of Antimicrobial Silica for Personal Care:

  • Creams and lotions : Antimicrobial silicas can be incorporated into creams and lotions to prevent microbial contamination, extending the shelf life of the product and protecting the skin against bacteria and fungi.

    Anti-acne products : Zinc-based silicas, in particular, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce acne by controlling bacterial growth.

  • Lotions and powders : Baby products that incorporate antimicrobial silicas can help protect delicate skin from irritation caused by microorganisms by providing an additional protective barrier.

  • Shampoos and conditioners : The addition of antimicrobial silicas can help keep the scalp healthy by preventing the growth of microorganisms that can cause dandruff or irritation.

    Dry shampoos : Antimicrobial silica can be used to increase the safety and effectiveness of these products, ensuring the scalp remains clean and free of pathogens.

  • Odor control : The antimicrobial action of zinc or copper-based silicas helps inhibit the bacteria responsible for body odor, making deodorants more effective.

    Safety : These compounds can reduce the need for synthetic preservatives, offering a more natural alternative to maintain product freshness.

  • Toothpastes and mouthwashes : Antimicrobial silica can be used in formulations to help control plaque and prevent cavities, as well as promote fresher breath.

Natural Mineral Mica for Cosmetic Formulations

Nanoxem supplies natural mineral mica for cosmetic formulations, widely used in pigmented products such as color cosmetics and powder-based systems. Mica contributes to key visual and sensory attributes, providing controlled opacity, brightness, and pearlescent effects to pigments. These materials play an important role in achieving consistent aesthetic performance and overall quality in cosmetic products.

Advantages of Nanoxem Mica in Your Products;

+ Increase smoothness

+ Good texture and adhesion to the skin

+ They are ideal pigment extenders

+ Fragrance carrier

+ Improves the compact powder process

Main products in which Nanoxem Mica is used;

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SHADOW AND EYELINER

pós de maquiagem como blush e pó compacto

POWDER AND BLUSH

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LIPSTICK AND GLOSS

Base de maquiagem

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Nanoxem products are cataloged on the INCI website, with rigorous monitoring of heavy metals and microbial factors to ensure superior quality and safety.

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