Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose(CMC) is made from raw material natural cellulose(refine cotton or wooden fiber). It’s very popular cellulose ether and can be used in various types of industries, like food, pharmaceutical, paper making, ceramic, detergent, textile and cosmetic industries etc. We would like to introduce purified grade CMC used in cosmetic application now, especially for facial masks.
Q: Which type CMC can be used in cosmetic application ?
A: Sodium CMC used in cosmetic must be purified grade Sodium CMC with purity more than 99.5% and low or medium viscosity, like viscosity 100-1000mPa.s, purity above 99.5% and Degree of Substitution(D.S) 0.7-0.9. We can also suggest you the other type CMC based on your product request. You just need to tell us which effect do you want CMC to have in your formula, pH value of application environment.
Q: How about the dosage when CMC used in cosmetic ?
A:The dosage is different for different type CMC. Normally, the general dosage is about 0.1-0.6% of total dry substance. The exact dosage for facial mask is 0.2% of viscosity 2%soln.200-500, D.S:0.8-0.9, purity 99.7%. Definitely, you can also try and adjust your dosage based on the product performance and find the most suitable type CMC and dosage.
Q: Which effect will CMC have when used in facial mask ?
A: Moisturizing and replenishing-Sodium CMC has water-retaining effect which can effectively replenish skin moisture. It can play a very good role in moisturizing and replenishing dry and dehydrated skin.
Thickening and stability-Sodium CMC can act as thickener and make other raw materials mixed well and increase facial mask stability. And it can help facial mask to adhere with the face easily.
SINOCMC is a leading company specializing in production and exportation of Sodium CMC in China. If you want to know more about our Sodium CMC and application information, please contact SINOCMC freely.
SINOCMC Team