Amides

ENHANCE MOISTURIZING PROPERTIES

Ideal for lotions, creams, body wash and more

Alkanolamides enhance the viscosity response, foam stability and foam density in anionic based systems.

Their high solids content makes them suitable for solid cleansing formats such as shampoo bars and bar soap formulations.

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Amides

Acetamide MEA

Mackamide^® AME 100 is an excellent humectant for use in skin and hair care formulations. In lotion formulas, Mackamide^® AME 100 imparts similar moisturization effects to the skin compared to glycerin without its characteristic tacky feel.

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Lactamide MEA

MACKAMIDE^® LME is a humectant that is used in skin and hair care formulations. Unlike glycerin, MACKAMIDE^® LME provides a light conditioning and non-tacky feel to the skin and hair. It is similar to other molecules that comprise the Natural Moisturization Factor (NMF) found in human skin by having the ability to bind water in the stratum corneum.

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Amides

Lactamide MEA and Acetamide MEA

MACKAMIDE^® LAME-100 is a superior humectant blend for use in hair and skin care formulations. MACKAMIDE^® LAME-100 is similar to other molecules that comprise the Natural Moisturization Factor (NMF) found in human skin by having the ability to bind water in the stratum corneum.

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