Aquadew™ : a polymeric humectant

Mont-Saint-Guibert, June 2022 – Humectants are still very desirable add-ons in personal care formulations. Here we discuss about AQUADEW™ SPA-30B (INCI : Sodium Polyaspartate), a multifunctional anionic moisturizer derived from the amino acid aspartic acid.

1. AQUADEW™ SPA-30B is a polymer of aspartic acids (MW 3000-5000), with high affinity for skin on which it forms a non-occlusive film:

Trapping moisture.
Hydrating skin on long-term.
Protecting & repairing the skin.

Dosage recommendation : 0.5-5%

2. AQUADEW™ SPA-30B moisturizes hair too, but also:

improves hair manageability.
protects hair from split ends or breakage.

Dosage recommendation : 0.5-2%

3. AQUADEW™ SPA-30B is also very useful in makeup applications*:

Improving pigment dispersion
Improving glossiness
Improving rheology
Good adhesion & coverage (with Arginine)

Dosage recommendation : 1-2%

*Note its presence in the Prodew™700 humectant cocktail.

Amino Infused Acne-fighting & Age-defying facial mask (ASC-33-44-1)

With Aquadew™ SPA-30B for long-term moisturization

With Ajidew™ ZN-100 for sebum control.