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FiberDesign Citrus™ is a 100% nature-derived patented texturizer that combines upcycled lemon & lime fibers and biofermented sclerotium gum.
Citrus peel fibers are manufactured using de-pectinised lemon and lime peels, a by- product from pectin production. Through this usage, the lemon and lime valorization is up to 96%; thus reducing food waste. Sclerotium gum is a biopolymer obtained by the aerobic fermentation of sugars with strains of Sclerotium rolfsii.
FiberDesign™ Citrus is a versatile performant texturizer and emulsion stabilizer with efficient suspension properties. It has a quick breaking texture that allows for easy spreading, provides a cooling effect and long-lasting freshness and a premium sensoriality with a smooth after-feel. It shows a shear thinning behavior.
It can be used in a wide pH range: 3-12 and is compatible with polar and non-polar oils; anionic, amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants; alcohol up to 10% and is resistant to electrolytes (0-2%).
To get the full potential of this texturizer, it needs to be deployed and activated using an homogenizer R/S type equipment: Silverson L5M-A (5,000rpm, 15 min) and Ultra Turrax T25 (10,000rpm, 15min). It is cold and hot processable.
Applications, Benefits & Characteristics
applications
FiberDesign™ Citrus is an efficient versatile ingredient that can be formulated into various product categories, including rinse-off and leave-on:
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Hair Care
- Toiletries
- Color Cosmetics
benefits
- Upcycled
- Efficient texturizer & suspending agent
- Quick break effect
- Cooling effect & long-lasting freshness
- Premium sensoriality with smooth after-feel
- Wide compatibility profile
- Cold processable
- Zero waste beauty
- Readily Biodegradable*
- 100% Nature-derived**
* According to OECD 301B
** According to ISO 16128
characteristics
Typical properties | FiberDesign™ Citrus |
INCI Name* | Citrus Limon Peel Powder & Sclerotium Gum & Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder (EU) / Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder & Sclerotium Gum & Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Powder (US & China) |
Appearance | Light beige powder |
Natural Origin Index | 1* |
COSMOS Approved | No |
Readily Biodegradable | Yes** |
*According to ISO 16128
** According to OECD 301B
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