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TALLOW AMIDE.

Valuable CAS 93455-70-0 / EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TALLOW AMIDE is a versatile ingredient, precisely engineered to enhance product stability and texture. Derived from natural tallow, it supports balanced formulations while offering potential skin-conditioning benefits rooted in its biomimetic lipid profile.

Summary

Emulsion Stabilizer Opacifying Agent Surfactant Emulsifying Agent Viscosity Controlling Agent Foam Booster

Science

Mechanism of Action

TALLOW AMIDE functions primarily as an emulsion stabilizer, preventing the separation of oil and water components to ensure consistent product integrity. It acts as a surfactant for effective cleansing, an opacifying agent to reduce transparency, and an emulsifying agent. Additionally, it boosts foam quality and precisely controls product viscosity. Its origin from tallow, known for its close resemblance to human sebum, suggests a mechanism that supports deep skin penetration, aids in barrier repair, and provides long-lasting hydration.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Studies using topical emulsions containing tallow (the precursor to tallow amide) across 78 participants demonstrated moisturizing benefits, aiding in conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
  2. 02 Engkabang fat esters, another tallow-derived compound, significantly increased skin hydration by 4.7% to 47.2% within 30 to 180 minutes of application.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

TALLOW AMIDE is effective in stabilizing emulsions, thus improving overall product stability and consistency. It also functions as a viscosity controlling agent, allowing precise adjustment of product texture.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Low

Specific direct safety data for 'TALLOW AMIDE' is limited by CIR. However, 'Hydrogenated Tallow Amide' is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, not commonly associated with severe allergic reactions. Some individuals may rarely experience mild side effects such as skin irritation, redness, itching, or dryness from topical application. The FDA does not regulate beef tallow as a skincare product.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

TALLOW AMIDE is a valuable multi-functional ingredient, excelling as a formulation aid and offering promising, albeit indirect, skin-conditioning and hydrating benefits from its natural tallow origin, with a low risk for irritation or comedogenicity.

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