Personal care trends
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Air Pollution – The Cause of Skin Aging
According to the WHO, air pollution is the number one risk to human health as air pollutants are known to have a negative impact to our skin. Signs of aging such as wrinkles, pigmentation changes, disrupted barrier function, dryness and other imperfections are often the effect of pollutants. Dermatologists suggest to have a skin care routine to help protect our skin from pollution. Check out the below suggested skin care routines and our recommendations.
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Mild cleansing
Cleansing morning and night to remove dirt and toxins from the skin‘s surface.
Our BENTONE HYDROCLAY ™ 2100 improves cleansing efficacy of mild facial cleansers and has supreme oil absorption ability that creates flawless looking skin.
- Improved mild cleansing efficacy
- Creates flawless looking skin
- Light and luxurious skin feel
- Formulation versatility
- Cold processable
- Synergistic with other thickeners
- Provides stability and suspension to low viscosity formulas
- Heat stability
- Reduced syneresis
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Deep cleansing
Exfoliating once a week to give the skin a deeper clean and improve penetration of serum and moisturizer.
Our BENTONE HYDROCLAY ™ 2000 shows higher Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), resulting in better removal of toxins and unwanted components.
Provides high suspension efficiency and stability for powders and pigments in water phase
- Light and elegant skin feel
- Creates flawless looking skin
- Soft-focus effect
- Mattifying
- Moisture retention
- Formulation versatility
- Cold processable
- Synergistic with other thickeners
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Moisturization
Moisturizing daily to keep skin hydrated and to strengthen the barrier function of the skin.
Our MEADOWESTOLIDE® shows outstanding performance in adjusting the hydration level and in the recovery of skin permeability barrier, providing hydration and protection against pollution.
- Helps adjust hydration level
- Provides skin moisturization benefits
- Provides protection benefits to the skin
- Contributes to an elegant after-feel
- Improves elegance and texture of products
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Protection
Using sunscreen daily to protect skin from UV rays and blue light, and to help minimize the risk of skin cancer.
Our BENTONE® LUXE series shows great blue light and SPF enhancement function.
- Providing boosting effect to reach highest SPF
- Caring and luxurious sensory
- Water-release effect with hydrating sensation
- Rich yet velvety skin feel
- Formulation versatility
- From very high oil to very high water
- Cold processable
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