Product quality in line with international standards Content greater than 90% Distinct film- and fiber-forming characteristic

Application of Pullulan in Cosmetics

             

Pullulan is a linear homo-polysaccharide of glucose that is often described as α-(1,6) linked maltotriose, secreted primarily by strains of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is a white, odorless and tasteless powder.

Properties

²       Distinct film- and fiber-forming characteristics.

²       Pullulan film is anti-static, impermeable to oxygen and oil resistant.

²       Excellent adhesive properties and high dispersion stability.

²       Pullulan’s aqueous solution is stable and brings out no gelation nor so called “aging” phenomenon.

²       Excellent foam retention properties in water solution.

²       Non-toxicity, non-irritabilityand biodegradable.

                       

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Application of pullulan in cosmetics

Skin Products	Advantages of   Pullulan
Lotions	High viscosity, solution   stability, non-toxicity and transparent film-forming ability
Powders	Covering power,   adsorptivity and tackiness
Rouges	Odorlessness,   tastelessness, non-toxicity, high water solubility and tackiness
Eye liners	Non-toxicity,   non-irritability and film-forming ability
Facial packs	Film-forming ability,   adsorptivity, water retainability, continuity of film at the time of peeling
Shampoos	Foaming-promoting effect   and builder effect
Set lotions and hair lacquers	Tackiness, Forming tough   film, hair setting ability, and high water solubility
Tooth paste	Protective   colloid-forming ability, foam ability, high viscosity, non-toxicity and   storage stability

pullulan for cosmetic