Hallstar Beauty

A full aromatherapy experience

Biochemica® Chamomile Butter is an aromatic herbal butter that soothes both the body and the senses. It is a proprietary cosmetic butter developed exclusively by the Hallstar Company for cosmetic use. Biochemica® Chamomile Butter is an extract of whole Chamomilla recutita (matricaria, also known as German chamomile) flowers into a proprietary exotic butter base with sweet almond oil and selects hydrogenated vegetable oils. This process produces a smooth, velvety butter at room temperature that surrounds the user with a wonderful aroma and an elegant skin feel. With this butter,, you get soothing and calming effects for the mind and body.

Full aromatherapy experience, guaranteed to soothe the body, quieten the mind, and tranquillize the soul... such an experience has always been associated with a spa, but now you can attain all these benefits from butter.

Chamomile contains constituents that have anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. With Biochemica® Chamomile Butter you get the healing properties of this herb in a luxurious, easy-to-use butter that will add amazing skin feel to any emulsion or anhydrous formulation. It is completely oil miscible and contains no preservatives or coloring agents.

Aplications

Biochemica® Chamomile Butter is a high-efficiency raw material used in a wide range of applications, including:

• Bar Soaps
• Nail Care
• Shampoos
• Foor care
• Skin care
• Body care
• Lip care

Benefits

• RSPO Mass Balance Certified
• Anti-inflammatory Agent
• Anti-oxidant
• Biodegradable
• Bodying Agent
• Dermal Moisture Content Balancing
• Emollient
• Fragrant
• Gloss/Shine Enhancement
• Hair Cuticle Protection
• Hair Conditioning Agent
• Healing Promotion
• Moisturizing Agent
• Natural Product
• Skin Hydration Agent
• Skin protectant

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
• Appearance: Soft, light tan solid fat
• Odor: Typical chamomile
• Melting Range (°C): 40 - 50

Known to stimulate tired skin to make it look healthy and radiant. This butter’s composition offers higher oxidation stability than coffee oil itself, as well as an exceptionally smooth and elegant feel on the skin.

Biochemica® Coffee Butter is produced by blending hydrogenated vegetable oils with Prunus Amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil and Coffea arabica (coffee) seed oil, obtained via a specific cold pressing process of roasted coffee beans (seeds). 

Coffee oil contains a high content of polyunsaturated linoleic acid, well as saturated palmitic acid. The butter’s composition offers a higher oxidation stability than coffee oil itself, as well as an exceptionally smooth and elegant feel on the skin.

It exhibits excellent spreadability, making it ideal as a massage butter or carrier for unique skin treatment products, and also has strong antioxidant activity because of its ravenous free radical scavenger’s content.

With the growing popularity of coffee in today’s active, youth-oriented marketplace, Biochemica® Coffee Butter will find wide acceptance in a variety of product applications.

Applications

• Sun care
• Bar Soaps
• Facial Skin Care
• Foot Care
• Hair Conditioners
• Hand & Body Care
• Lip Care
• Liquid Hand soaps
• Shampoos
• Shaving Products
• Shower Gels/Body Washes

Benefts

• RSPO Mass Balance Certified
• Anti-inflammatory Agent
• Antioxidant
• Biodegradable
• Dermal Moisture Content Balancing
• Ecocert
• Emollient
• Feel Modification/Enhancement
• Hair Conditioning Agent
• Healing Promotion
• Moisturizing Agent
• Natural Product
• Plant Derived / Vegetal Based
• Skin Protectant (anti-radical properties)

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil
• Appearance: Pale brown soft butter
• Odor: Characteristic roasted coffee
• Melting Point (°C): 42 - 50

Natural Oils for Skin-Barrier Repair. A full aromatherapy experience.

Full aromatherapy experience, guaranteed to soothe the body, quieten the mind, and tranquilize the soul… such an experience has always been associated with a spa, but now you can attain all these benefits from a butter.

Biochemica® Lavender Butter consists of lavender extract in sweet almond oil and hydrogenated vegetable oil and was developed exclusively for cosmetic use. 

It is an extract of whole lavender flowers using a proprietary butter extraction process that produces a smooth, velvety “butter” at room temperature which smells like a field of wild lavender growing in the Parisian countryside. 

With this product you benefit from the clinically proven power of lavender which produces soothing, calming, and near sedative effects in a luxurious, easy-to-use butter base that will add amazing skin feel to any emulsion or anhydrous formulation. It is completely oil miscible and contains no preservatives or coloring agents. Help your creams and lotions, body and lip balms and bar soaps calm those frazzled nerves by using Biochemica® Lavender Butter.

The recommended use level is between 3 and 100%.

Applications

• Bar Soaps
• Hand & Body Care
• Lip Care

Benefits

• RSPO Mass Balance Certified
• Biodegradable
• Bodying Agent
• Emollient
• Fragrant
• Moisturizing Agent
• Plant Derived / Vegetal Based

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
• Appearance: Soft white to light tan semi-solid to solid fat
• Odor: Lavender (floral)
• Melting Range (°C): 40 - 50

Biochemica® Lime Butter adds freshness to any formulation and exhibits excellent spreadability on the skin--making it ideal for many cosmetic applications.

Biochemica® Lime Butter is derived from lime peel oil and is obtained by cold pressing of lime peel followed by a full refining and distillation process to eliminate photosensitivity issues. 

Lime peel oil can relieve stress and anxiety through its aromatherapy action. Biochemica® Lime Butter may stimulate the circulatory system and reduce infla­mmation, and contribute its antioxidant and skin whitening attributes when applied topically.

Large amounts of d-limonene, a very effective free radical scavenger, are found in this exquisite natural butter. In cosmetic preparations, the clean and refreshing scent of Biochemica® Lime Butter is very similar to that of a fresh squeezed lime. It exhibits excellent spreadability on the skin, making it ideal as a massage butter or carrier for treatment products. It adds moisturizing attributes to creams and lotions and bar soaps, and may be used in cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, massage oils and balms, hair care and sun care preparations.

Suggested use levels: from 3% to 100% pure (as a balm).

Applications

• Bar Soaps
• Deodorants
• Facial Skin Care
• Foot Care
• Hair Conditioners
• Hand & Body Care
• Lip Care
• Liquid Handsoaps
• Shampoos
  Shaving Products
• Shower Gels/Body Washes

Benefits

• RSPO Mass Balance Certified
• Anti-acne active
• Anti-inflammatory Agent
• Antioxidant
• Biodegradable
• Deodorant Agent
• Dermal Barrier Function Restoration
• Dermal Moisture Content Balancing
• Ecocert
• Emollient
• Feel Modification/Enhancement
• Hair Conditioning Agent
• Moisturizing Agent
• Natural Product
• Plant Derived / Vegetal Based
• Skin Protectant (anti-radical properties)
• Skin Whitening

Characteristics

• INCI Name Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
• Appearance: Soft, ivory solid fat
• Odor: Characteristic Lime
• Melting Point (°C): 40 - 50

Unique vegetal alternative to lanolin

Biochemica® Murumuru Butter Refined is solid at room temperature but melts immediately on contact with the skin. Suggested uses: creams, lotions, balms, make-up foundations and bar soaps. Use from 3% to 100% pure (as a butter-like balm). Efficacy: Prevents drying of the skin due to its humectant and moisture-binding properties.

What Is Murumuru Butter?

The murumuru butter supplied by Hallstar has been obtained from the fruit of the Brazilian Amazon tree Astrocaryum murumuru. Its large fruits are edible and valued for their flavour in South America. From its seeds white butter is obtained which has a unique melting curve and skin feel. Murumuru’s attributes have been likened to Lanolin (moisture-binding properties). The butter’s natural gloss brings a desirable shine to dry, damaged hair.

Applications

• After Sun Skin Care
• Bar Soaps
• Beach Wear Sun Care
• Cleansing Wipes
• Deodorants
• Facial Skin Care
• Foot Care
• Hair Conditioners
• Hand & Body Care
• Lip Care
• Massage Products
• Shampoos
• Shaving Products
• Shower Gels/Body Washes

Benefits

• Light, silky smooth feel
• Moderate volatility – feels less dry than more volatile materials
• Improved spreadability and reduced tackiness and greasy feel of vegetable oils
• Excellent spreadability
• Excellent compatibility with both silicones and organic materials
• Co-solubilizer between silicone and organic oils
• Clear and colorless
• Easy to handle
• Listed in the Catalogue of Cosmetics Ingredients used in China
• Does not contain ingredients of animal origin (Suitable for Vegan)
• No animal cross contamination
• No porcine contamination

Characteristics

• INCI Name Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
• Appearance White to yellow solid fat
• Fatty Acids (%) 0.0 - 1.0 Iodine Value (gI2/100g) 25 maximum
• Odor Characteristic soap-like
• Peroxide Value (meq/kg) 0.0 - 10.0
• Saponification Value (mgKOH/g) 240 - 310

A novel, patented multifunctional ingredient and dispersing agent ideal for sun care, skin care, and color cosmetics

HallBrite® BHB is effective as a sunscreen actives solvent, inorganic pigment wetter, emollient, moisturizer, and carrier. A low viscosity liquid of high polarity with elegant slip and feel, it is useful as a solvent and emollient in topical preparations for skin and hair. HallBrite® BHB significantly increases the in vivo SPF performance of sun protection products through the reduction of electron transfer and photoprotection mechanisms.

HallBrite® BHB combines lower potential irritation compared to similar materials, excellent spreadability, added substantivity in the presence of water, and a pleasant, moisturizing skin feel. It is compatible with most lipophilic cosmetic additives, and solubilizes many commonly used active ingredients including oxybenzone and avobenzone.

Its low freeze point (< -25°C) gives HallBrite® BHB the ability to maintain these actives in solution at low temperature. It is an excellent carrier for micronized titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and cosmetic colorants (inorganic pigments).

Applications

• Beach Wear Sun Care
• Daily Wear Sun Care
• Eye Area Color Cosmetics
• Facial Color Cosmetics
• Facial Skin Care
• Hand & Body Care
• Lip Care
• Tanning Oils

Benefits

• Emollient
• Moisturizing Agent
• Pigment Binding Agent
• Pigment Wetter & Dispersant
• Sunscreen Solvent

Characteristics

• INCI: Butyloctyl Salicylate
• Clear colorless to pale hued liquid
• Recommended use level: 2-10%
• Soluble in: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone and dimethicone, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, mineral oil, octyl methoxycinnamate
• Insoluble in: glycerin, water
• Solvency of: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (Enzacamene) 10%, Ethylhexyl Triazone <1.8%, Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) 16%

Naturally Derived Emulsifier and Emulsion Stabilizer, Mass Balance RSPO
Combining the benefits of a readily flowable Zinc Oxide dispersion with Hallstar’s patented photoprotection expertise, Hallstar’s newest additions to our mineral dispersion line include HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX and HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus. These products combine the benefits of industry-leading non-nano ZnO performance with built-in photoprotection technology. When tested against major industry benchmarks for SPF and UVA-PF, much higher UVB protection (SPF) is achieved while maintaining comparable UVA protection (PFA).

HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus is manufactured in a cGMP environment and consists of highly dispersed Triethoxycaprylylsilane-coated Zinc Oxide (58% active) in HallBrite® BHB which work together to prevent ZnO interaction with organic compounds and eliminate conglomeration. Inclusion of the extremely rapid and efficient photostabilizer SolaStay® S1 result in a highly stable, easily pourable dispersion that provides photoprotection for Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) while delivering elegant, smooth lotion consistency without any perception of particulates.

HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus enables the formulation of broad-spectrum sun protection products meeting the highest standards for UVA-PF. Recommended use levels are up to 18% for Canada, 25% for Australia and 28% elsewhere (except China, where HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX may instead be used).

Applications

• Daily Wear Sun Care
• Makeup
• Baby wear

Benefits

• Anti-aging Ingredient Photostabilizer
• Highly dispersible
• SPF Enhancement
• Sunscreen Active
• Sunscreen Active Photostabilizer
• Sunscreen Solvent
• UVA & UVB Absorber

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (58%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
• Apperance: Off-white to white cream
• Color: white off-white
• Odor:  Slight organi

Olivem® 1000 is a PEG-free naturally erived self-emulsifying active ingredient designed for oil-in-water systems.

Drawing from hallstar’s deep expertise in olive oil chemistry, Olivem® 1000 is derived from a complex combination of fatty acids that are chemically similar to the composition of the hydrolipidic film of the skin.

Olivem® 1000 has the ability to generate liquid crystal structures, making it an ideal biomimetic ingredient in terms of composition and structure for use in a very wide range of applications.

Applications

• After Sun Skin Care
• Daily Wear Sun Care
• Eye Area Color Cosmetics
• Facial Cleansers
• Facial Color Cosmetics
• Facial Skin Care
• Hair Conditioners
• Hand & Body Care
• Nail Care
• Self-Tanners

Benefits

• Emulsifying agent (O/W)
• Plant derived / vegetal based
• Biodegradable
• COSMOS
• Biomimetic ingredient
• Sensorial versatility
• Clinically-proven delivery of active ingredients
• Protective effect
• Preserve microbial diversity
• Moisturizing agent

Characteristics

• INCI: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate
• China approved
• Solvent-free manufacturing and preservative free
• Ivory flakes (non-sticky, easy to handle)
• Recommended concentration: 0.5-5%
• pH of stability: 4.5-8.0
• Melting point: 65-75°C

Treat consumers to a luxurious experience.

Olivem® 2020 is a naturally-derived cold process emulsifier based on olive oil chemistry for energy efficient operations. It is a multifunctional biomimetic ingredient combining excellent emulsification performance and natural dermollience. It can also be used as a sensorial modifier, stabilizer, and thickener to provide added benefits to a very wide range of formulations. Compared to other cold process emulsifiers on the market, Olivem® 2020 delivers superior sensoriality attributes and sustains skin hydration. It is environmentally friendly and does not require heating or pressure to perform, and the majority of its composition is nature inspired. The recommended usage level for Olivem® 2020 is 2-3% in o/w emulsions or 1% as a sensorial and stabilization ingredient.

This product has broad compliance, but is not permitted in China under current regulation. For the China market, HALLSTAR has created Olivem® 2020 G, which has the same properties as Olivem® 2020 with a slightly different INCI name. 

Applications

• Skin care
• Sun care
• Hair care
• Make-up

Benefits

• Excellent emulsification performance (O/W)
• Thickener (aqueous)
• Stabilizing Agent
• No heat or pressure required
• Biomimetic olive oil-derived ingredient
• Superior sensoriality and hydration, compared with other cold process emulsifiers
• Environmentally friendly—no added heat or pressure and contains over 60% naturally-derived ingredients according to ISO 16128

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Olivem® 2020: Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
• Appearance: Viscous yellow liquid
• pH 2% in water @ 25°C±2°C: 5.5-7.5
• Viscosity (2% aqueous, 25°C; cP): ~ 20000

Olive oil-derived, mild surfactants with excellent dermatological compliance

OLIVEM® 400 series by Hallstar Beauty, (Olivem® 400, Olivem® 450 and preservative-free Olivem® 460) is a group of extremely mild, olive-based surfactants designed with varying active concentrations (36%, 50% and 60%).

They create a rich and creamy foam and have a highly emollient feel after rinse-off.

The Olivem® 400 series helps protect skin’s hydrolipidic film and reduces the final irritation index of the formulation.

Applications

• Shaving products
• Hair care
• Toiletries
• Wet wipes
• Baby care
• Men care

Benefits

• Mild anionic surfactants
• Soluble in water and alcohols
• Compatible within pH 3-12
• Compatible with gums, gelling agents and surfactants
• High biodegradability
• Olivem® 460 – preservative free
• HLB 16-18
• Suitable for cold process
• Recommended dosage:
  • Primary sufactant: 1 – 8%
  • Secondary surfactant: 8 – 18%
  • Global regulatory compliance

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate Clear Liquid
• Ionic Character: Anionic
• Natural Origin Index of 0.8 for Olivem® 400 and 0.66 for Olivem® 460 in accordance with ISO 16128 guideline.

Oliwax® LC is a Vegetal Liquid Crystal Promoter and stabilizing agent, designed to structure O/W System and to improve the Sun-protection efficiency of the formulation.

Oliwax® LC is a stabilizing agent and liquid crystal promoter that can reorganize emulsion structure on a microscopic level and is recommended in innovative and sophisticated cosmetic products. It can be easily used either in emulsions (in water or oil phase) or anhydrous systems, to which it provides a unique after-feel due to the high-water content of the liquid crystalline structure formed in contact with the skin. Oliwax® LC is a waxy solid in flake form at 20°C (melting range 50 – 60°C) and is COSMOS-validated.

The recommended use levels are 3 – 4% in sunscreen emulsions as an SPF booster, 2 – 4% in o/w and w/o emulsions as a liquid crystal promoter, 1 – 5% in make-up products as a structuring agent, 1 – 3% in w/o and o/w emulsions as a hydrating and moisturizing agent, and 1 – 2% in sunscreens as a viscosity stabilizer. Shelf life: 36 months.

Applications

• Daily Wear Sun Care
• Facial Skin Care
• Hand & Body Care

Benefits

• Biodegradable
• Co-emulsifying Agent
• COSMOS
• Emulsifying Agent (O/W)
• Emulsion Stabilizing Agent
• Feel Modification/Enhancement
• Humectant
• Moisturizing Agent
• SPF Enhancemen

Characteristics

• INCI Name: Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate
• Apperance: Waxy solid in flakes (20°)
• Color: White - Ivory
• Odor: Slight, characteristic

Sensolene® is a multifunctional lipid endowed with emollient properties to provide high levels of skin compatibility while providing elegant appearance and texture to the formulation. Sensolene® is composed of a combination of fatty acids that chemically mimics the composition of the skin’s hydrolipidic film, providing physiologically compatibility with it.

Hallstar’s most recent clinical testing provided clear data that Sensolene® has superior dispersing properties for inorganic sun filters (especially zinc oxide) and pigments. Inorganic sun filters that are well-dispersed have more homogeneous films, so are more effective. Well-dispersed pigments means more uniform and intense color.

In addition, our laboratories tested Sensolene®‘s impact on compact powders when it is used to bind/wet the powders. Prototypes containing Sensolene® have a significantly higher drop test pass rate than those without Sensolene®.

Applications

• Daily Wear Sun Care
• Facial Skin Car
• Foot Care
• Hand & Body Care
• Lip Care
• Shower Gels/Body Washes

Benefits

• Biodegradable
• Dermal Moisture Content Balancing
• Emollient
• Emulsion Stabilizing Agent
• Feel Modification/Enhancement
• Moisturizing Agent
• Nourishment and Restructuring
• Shine Enhancing Agent
• Skin Hydration Agent
• Superfatting Agent

Characteristics

• INCI : Ethylhexyl Olivate
• Appearance: Yellow Clear liquid (20°C)
• Use level :
  • 1 – 3% as an emollient
  • 3 – 5% in o/w emulsions to reduce transepidermal water loss and increase skin hydration, elasticity, resilience and smoothness
  • 5 – 10% in foaming bath and shower oils.

The biomimetic active emollient with a dry touch.

Sensolene® Light ET is a revolution in the world of functional ingredients, introducing for the first time the concept of an active emollient combining superior emolliency with anti-oxidant benefits, thanks to unique, natural Oléo-éco extraction patented process.

It is a multifunctional biomimetic active emollient derived from olive oil and olive leaves that gives an extremely light touch to every beauty formulation.

In hair leave-on application, Sensolene® Light ET enhance shine and fiber alignment.

It is 100% natural origin, COSMOS approved, globally-compliant.

Applications

• Skin care
• Sun care
• Make-up
• Hair care

Benefits

• Emollient
• Anti-oxidant
• Plant Derived / Vegetal Based
• COSMOS
• Feel Modification/Enhancement
• Skin Hydration Agent
• Nourishment and Restructuring
• Shine Enhancing Agent
• Moisturizing Agent

Characteristics

• INCI: Ethyl Olivate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
• Compliance: Global compliance including China
• Cosmos approved: Natural origin index of 1 as per ISO 16128
• Appearance: Yellow clear liquid
• Recommended concentration: 0.5-5%

Extremely powerful photostabilizer for organic and inorganic UV filters and anti-photoaging active ingredients.

SolaStay® is a viscous yellow liquid designed for use in skin care and sun care products. It is a highly efficient singlet state quencher for butyl ethoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone) and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octinoxate).

Indeed, it outperforms octocrylene as an avobenzone photostabilizer, photostabilizes octinoxate and avobenzone when formulated together, is an outstanding solvent for crystalline UV filters, is easily emulsified, and is suitable for use in lotion, cream, spray, stick, and gel formulations.

At a recommended use level in sunscreens equal to the weight percentage of avobenzone in the formulation (typically 2-3%), SolaStay® S1 enables new heights of performance in broad spectrum UVA and UVB photoprotection. Used at 1-3% with mineral UV filters and/or cosmetic colorants, it mitigates the photocatalytic and reactive oxygen species-generating activities of these oxides.

SolaStay® S1 has also been documented to substantially photostabilize cholecalciferol, resveratrol, retinol, retinyl palmitate, and ubiquinone, which may be incorporated in skin care products for their anti-photoaging and other benefits. The recommended used level for SolaStay® S1 to photostabilize these products is 3-5%.

Applications

• Skin care to photostabilize active ingredient
• Sun care as :
  • Sunscreen Active Photostabilizer
  • Sunscreen Solvent
  • Make-up with SPF protection

Benefits

• Acts as a highly efficient photostabilizer for organic UV filters, inorganic mineral oxide UV filters, and other photolabile cosmetic active ingredients
• Quenches singlet excited state and triplet excited state of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone)
• Mitigates photocatalytic reactions and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation from mineral UV filters and cosmetic colorants
• Substantially stabilizes photolabile active ingredients such as resveratrol, retinol, and retinyl palmitate

Characteristics

• INCI name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
• Appearance: yellow liquid
• Recommended dosage: 1-3% avobenzone with mineral UV filters and/or cosmetic colorants; 3-5% to substantially photostabilize cholecalciferol, resveratrol, retinol, retinyl palmitate, and ubiquinone