Fevola Michael J, Sun Frank C, York Stacey E
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ 08558 (M.J.F., F.C.S.) and University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 (S.E.Y.).
J Cosmet Sci. 2017 Jan/Feb;68(1):42-47.
Polyglycerol (PG) is a well-known cosmetic ingredient and important precursor for the synthesis of a variety of cosmetic ingredients, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, and conditioning agents for hair and skin. When derived from renewable resources, PG can provide a more sustainable platform for the development of new ingredients with improved performance in cosmetic applications. This paper will discuss recent advances in the utilization of bio-based PG ingredients as alternatives to traditional ethoxylate chemistries for mild nonionic surfactants, substantive humectants, and micellar thickeners.
