Cushion Pomade

HC-1116

Cushion Pomade is the perfect hair styling product that is both fun to use and good for the environment. This inspirational formula has a cushiony feel during application, dries with a flash, and leaves hair feeling moisturized with a soft hold. Formulated with the novel ingredient, AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB, this formula is gentle to the scalp and safe for the environment.

Cushion Pomade

HC-1116

Cushion Pomade is the perfect hair styling product that is both fun to use and good for the environment. This inspirational formula has a cushiony feel during application, dries with a flash, and leaves hair feeling moisturized with a soft hold. Formulated with the novel ingredient, AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB, this formula is gentle to the scalp and safe for the environment.

Ingredients

Item Trade Name Ingredient (INCI) (w/w)%
1 Deionized Water Water 61.5
2 Glycerin Glycerin 5.0
3 Spectrastat™ GHL Natural* Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Heptanoate (and) Propanediol 1.0
4 AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB* Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Brassicyl Valinate Esylate 12.5
5 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol 5.0
6 LexFeel® N5 MB* Diheptyl Succinate (and) Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer 5.0
7 Coconut Oil Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil 10.0
* Inolex Products

Processing Procedure

  1. Combine Items 1 – 3 (Main Batch) and heat to 80 °C to 85 °C while propeller mixing.
  2. At 55 °C to 60 °C, add Item 4 to the Main Batch.
  3. At 70 °C to 75 °C, add Items 5 – 7 to the Main Batch.
  4. At 75 °C to 80 °C, continue mixing and heating for an additional 10 to 15 min.
  5. Remove from heat and homogenize at 3000rpm for 3 min.
  6. Transfer to slow speed anchor mixing during cool down.
  7. At 45 °C to 50 °C, discontinue mixing and allow to cool to room temperature undisturbed.

Physical Properties

pH @ 25 °C = 4.0 – 4.15

Viscosity @ 25 °C (Brookfield DV1MRV; Spindle T-E @ 10 rpm) = 147,000 – 185,000 cP

Stability

45 °C (8 weeks), 50 °C (4 weeks), F/T (3 cycles)

Testing

Preservative Efficacy Testing: EP-A, EP-B, PCPC, USP

Ingredient Function

LexFeel® N5 MB: Natural lightweight dimethicone alternative. Improves shine and softness in hair without build-up or greasiness.

Spectrastat™ GHL Natural: Ultra-mild and 100% natural complete preservation system.

AminoSensyl™ Ultra MB: 100% natural BTAC replacement. Creates luxury textures and provides deep moisturization.

Natural Origin Content

ISO 16128, includes water: 100%