HOLZMINDEN, Germany—Symrise introduced SymMollient® L and SymMollient® S, two oil-soluble refatting ingredients that significantly improve the skin’s moisture content to make it radiant and smooth. These two emollients form a thin hydrophobic film on the skin, protecting it from drying out while leaving it feeling soft and silky.
The efficacy of SymMollient L and SymMollient S has been proven Nn a clinical study, both ingredients improved skin moisture by more than 25 percent versus a placebo, according to the company. In addition, by reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by 50 percent, they strengthen the skin’s barrier function.
SymMollient L (INCI: neopentyl glycol diisononanoate) offers an alternative to previous products that work in similar ways, acting as a refatting ingredient and spreading easily over the skin. SymMollient S (INCI: cetearyl nonanoate) is a wax-like emollient that melts at skin temperature, producing a silky effect on the skin and making it perfect for use in stick formulations.