Kobo Launches Natural Surface Treatment

2008-10-09 | 01:17

Jojoba Esters Treatment debuts at IFSCC

Kobo Products, Inc., South Plainfield, NJ, expanded its natural ingredients portfolio with the launch of Jojoba Esters Treatment. The material debuted at the 25th Congress of the International Federation Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) in Barcelona, Oct. 6-9.

According to Kobo, hydrogenated jojoba oil is a straight chain ester of 36-46 carbons in length. It does not have branching points or points of unsaturation and contains terminal methyl groups at each end. As with jojoba oil, there is no triglyceride component.

Kobo maintains that through hydrogenation of the colorless, flavorless jojoba oil, a functional and exceptionally pure, white sold is produced. Because of its high melting point, the treatment is stable at high temperatures.

Moreover, Kobo's patent-pending process enables pigment particles to be rendered hydrophobic with this treatment.

Jojoba esters have similar properties to human sebum, which help to balance the sebum on the skin. They can contribute to moisturizing dry skin while easing sebum production in oily skin. Due to the natural origin of this treatment, it is said to be ideal for use in formulas making natural claims.

NJE-treated pigments and powders offer a creamy feel and have a good affinity to skin. They are recommended for use in powders, due to their good pressibility, as well as emulsions and hot pours.

More info: www.koboproducts.com