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Naturally Derived Sun Care

Developing Effective, Easily Dispersible Sunscreens

Harmonie™ products enhance the consistency and texture of sun care formulations, which often suffer from issues such as chalkiness, white patches, or a heavy feel on the skin. Using advanced technologies with naturally derived ingredients, Momentive’s solutions effectively improve the application properties and minimize the white residues of sunscreens and SPF daily moisturizers to provide consumers with essential UV protection.

HARMONIE GB-2301 Blend

Combination of a light, volatile, naturally derived carrier, and high molecular weight silicone gum, the solution is an ideal alternative to silicone gum blends based on volatile cyclic silicones, such as Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) or petrochemical derivatives such as Isododecane.

Typical Benefits:

  • 57% derived natural ingredient (ISO16128)
  • Readly biodegradable carrier oil (OECD 301F)
  • Good compatibility with organic ingredients, silicones, and UV filters

HARMONIE Luxe 4 Powder

Non-porous, non-microplastic and non-nano 100% derived mineral alternative to synthetic ingredients such as PMMA, Nylon-12, or Polymethylsilsesquioxane.

Typical Benefits:

  • 100% derived mineral ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Non-microplastic and non-nanomaterial
  • Sensory modifier offering optical blurring and a soft, silky sensory for a wide range of skin care, sun care and color cosmetic products.
  • Powder format allows easier inclusion into different product types including, emulsions, loose powders, and sticks.

HARMONIE Sleek Ionic Gel

A remarkable sensory-enhancing ingredient that delivers a luxurious, long-lasting, soft, and cushiony skin feel and soft-focus effect. Effective in the creation of novel textures or sensory enhancing at low use levels.

Typical Benefits:

  • 63% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Reduces skin whitening in sunscreen formulations
  • Excellent compatibility with both hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients

HARMONIE Soft Fluid

A Naturally derived, volatile emollient, solvent, and carrier. Provides excellent compatibility with both silicones and natural oils.

Typical Benefits:

  • 70% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Readily biodegradable (OECD 301F)
  • Spreads easily in skin care, improving overall sensory with a light skin feel whilst reducing greasiness and tack.
  • Brings high spreading and a light touch to sun care whilst reducing greasiness and whitening from commonly used UV filters.

HARMONIE Silken Gums

Comprised of a non-polar, non-volatile emollient with a light and dry feel used as a 100% naturally derived vehicle for the ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum.

Typical Benefits:

  • 85% derived natural ingredient (ISO 16128)
  • Bring the benefits of ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum to a wide range of personal care formulations.
  • Soft silky sensory and easy spreading for skincare, sun care and color cosmetic products