Continuing to advance the use of natural ingredients in personal care, Ashland has launched dreamy textures, a collection of four formulations, that deliver novel consumer winning textures using nature-derived ingredients. Recent market research has shown that consumers seek to lower stress levels and using a face mask is the top de-stressing, pampering at-home method1.

The formulations feature natrosol™ plus 330 CS and polysurf™ 67 CS HMHEC, which are nature-derived rheology modifiers that offer efficient thickening, improve emulsion stability, and enable novel, playful textures.  New lubrajel* oil PF hydrogel ( a nature-derived, biodegradable moisturizer that provides lubricity and a light, dimethicone like feel in a preservative free hydrogel) adds sensory enhancement to the collection. The final ingredient is a recent Ashland launch, nightessence™ biofunctional, which is a natural extract from premium true lavender working to renew and illuminate the skin while you sleep.

Introducing the four dreamy texture formulations:  Beauty sleep gel cream is a delightfully luxurious and fresh, quick vanishing texture; Counting sheep butter-in-gel is an innovative texture with a unique appearance that transforms into a smooth cream and melts on the skin upon application. Resetting lunar mask is a novel cream texture that resets to a smooth surface after each use and leaves a velvety soft skin feel. Dreamy renewing butter a deliciously rich, buttery texture that melts on contact with skin leaving a powdery, velvety finish.

“COVID-19 has definitely impacted consumer beauty behaviors”, said Denise Costrini, global marketing manager, hair and skin care, Ashland. ”Hairstyling and make up usage have declined while consumers largely stay at home, however, pampering beauty product usage has increased.” 

Consumers are reducing and managing stress by looking after their beauty needs, particularly in skin care. “Using a face mask hits the top of the home pampering activity list, along with home facials, deep conditioning hair and taking long baths. The novel  dreamy textures formulation collection will engage consumers with fun, playful textures that have unique sensations,” Costrini said.

“These four formulations highlight the impact of HMHEC in emulsions,” said Karine Deruddre, global skin care applications manager, Ashland. “Natrosol™ plus 330 CS and polysurf™ 67 CS HMHEC dramatically transforms the formulations  by improving their stability, increasing their viscosity and delivering completely new rheology experiences with more cushion, elasticity or thixotropy. For example, HMHEC enabled Ashland to transform a fluid emulsion into a buttery cream, avoiding the use of waxes which can impart drag and stability concerns. HMHEC is a powerful asset for the formulator’s toolbox to increase the naturality of a formulation by lowering the use level of the primary rheology modifier  as well as enabling easy development of a product range due to its significant viscosity impact.” 

More information can be found on the company website  www.ashland.com/dreamytextures

 1The Benchmarking Company, Happi Webinar, May 19 2020

* Lubrajel is a registered trademark of United-Guardian, Inc.

™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.


About Ashland
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty materials company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care and pharmaceutical. At Ashland, we are approximately 4,500 passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more.  

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