CireBase LB55 – the perfect balance between performance and sustainability

Cirebelle, a global leader in high-performance wax-based ingredient solutions, offers a highly economical, self-emulsifying cream base for sustainable personal care applications

In line with the evolving trend of ‘less-butbetter’, which sees skin care formulations containing fewer ingredients, LB55 has been developed with the purpose to deliver premium products, together with positive effects on the environment and the skin.

Using CireWax in LB55

CireBase LB55 is a blend of naturally-derived ingredients and the classic CireWax. The CireWax, made from biodegradable and safe synthetic wax, adds stability and hydration properties to the formulation. Based on the CireWax clinical studies, the synthetic wax offers luxurious benefits while imparting gloss to the formulation and a smooth texture on skin.

Formulating with CireBase LB55

The functional benefits and features of LB55 are in line with what consumers want from skin care products. These demands include sustainable ingredients that leave the environment and the skin in a better condition than before. As a result, ingredients that are gentle and non-toxic and which help nourish and protect the skin are of great interest to consumers.

* Clinical study: Skin smoothness

** Clinical study: Skin hydration

The benefits of CireWax in LB55

• excellent emulsion stability and inertness due to its straight chain molecular structure

• excellent oil-binding abilities for rich butter textures

• film-forming properties and an elegant and smooth skin feel without silicones*

• improved viscosity, gloss and whiteness of emulsions

• skin hydration**

• hypoallergenic.

The features and benefits of CireBase LB55

• petroleum-free

• silicone-free

• non-irritant

• self-thickening without the use of gums and guars

• cold-process

• elegant, smooth skin feel

• glossy premium finish

• versatility in formulations.

CireBase LB55 can be used in various applications, including lotions, cream, butters, wash-off products (i.e. surfactant systems), baby care and sun care products.

Energy-efficient cold processing

In addition to offering formulation benefits, the low melting point property of LB55 provides manufacturers with a unique energysaving advantage in that it can be used in cold processing. In a simple three-phase process, you can – for example – create a lotion base, using only three ingredients, such as LB55, deionised water and a preservative. •

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