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VPT162–Vegetable Petrolatum Transparent 162
  • Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
  • copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax
  • beeswax and oil
INCI Name
Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil and hydrogenated castor oil and copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax and beeswax
Product Introduction

Water Resistant, leaves a water resistant film (similar to Vaseline) on the skin (sheathing effect), preventing water loss and protecting from exposure to the environment.

Vegetable Petrolatum TRANSPARENT 162 use is recommended when retaining maximum cosmetic formulations TRANSPARENCY is critical

Vegetable Petrolatum TRANSPARENT 162 is particularly interesting for its shiny effect and transparent gel appearance, improving cosmetics shine and skin slip (more than EFPBiotek Vegetable Petrolatums 67 and 70)

Viscosity building effect very similar to Vaseline: can be used in many cosmetic

formulations, especially the ones requiring HIGH VISCOSITIES (provides quick and stable viscosity in the end product; Also creates body and helps to stabilize emulsions)

Good pigment wetting properties, improving the long lasting effect in all color cosmetics

Acts as a sensorial agent, giving a smooth touch to the formulation and leaving a nice

substantive after-feel

Immediate, intensive, long-lasting Moisturizing effect (similar to Vaseline)

Improves skin appearance and confort, leaving it protected, smoother and softer

Compatible with ALL SKIN TYPES, including Sensitive/ Reactive (slightly irritating to eyes)


Use: Required HLB = 8

Formulate with 5 to 50%

Easily incorporated in OIL PHASE

Compatible with all types of emollients (mineral, vegetable, synthetic)

Keeps the transparency effect in formulation


Technical Information

Appearance: Off-white to ivory, semi-transparent gel

Solubility: soluble in oil

Percentage of use: 5%-50%

Applications: skin care products, make-up products

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