Smooth Textured Hair Gel
HB-US-22-36536-21
Hair Gel with Extra Strong Hold
This simple, yet effective hair gel provides the extra strong hold you’ve been looking for when styling your hair. The combination of Verdessence™ Alginate, Verdessence™ Glucomannan, and Verdessence™ Tara creates a smooth, light, flowing texture. This natural product has low tackiness, very low flaking, and provides excellent long-lasting style when compared to standard synthetic polymers.
| Phase | Ingredients | INCI | % By Weight | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Water, demin | Aqua | 93.85 | |
| Calcium Chloride (10% solution) | Calcium Chloride | 0.52 | Complexing agent | |
| Sodium Benzoate | Sodium Benzoate | 0.50 | Preservative | |
| Verdessence® Glucomannan | Glucomannan | 0.75 | Rheology modifier and fixative | |
| B | Verdessence® Tara | Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum | 0.62 | Rheology modifier and fixative |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | 3.00 | Humectant | |
| C | Verdessence® Alginate | Algin | 0.78 | Rheology modifier and fixative |
| Citric Acid (50% solution) | Citric Acid | 0.12 | pH Adjustment |
Specifications
pH value (23°C): 4,8
Viscosity (Brookfield; RVF; spindle 6; 2 rpm; 23°C): 100000 mPa s
Performance
Curl retention: 99+-5%
(gel; 5h; 25°C; 90% r.h.; ST-0120-02)
Curl retention: 99+-5%
(gel; 24h; 25°C; 90% r.h.; ST-0120-02)
Stiffness: 560+-59 cN
(Gel; 21°C; 65%; ST-0100-08)
Manufacturing Process
1. Stir phase A until completely dissolved.
2. Premix phase B ingredients. Once uniform, add to phase A. Mix until uniform.
3. Add phase C ingredients one by one and stir until uniform.
Disclaimer
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