IOI Oleo introduces SOFTISAN® 650, a new generation fully natural film-former. This multifunctional ester interestingly combines a powerful skin-compatible film with a light non-sticky feel and 100% natural origin.
IOI Oleo introduces SOFTISAN® 650, a new generation fully natural film-former. This multifunctional ester interestingly combines a powerful skin-compatible film with a light non-sticky feel and 100% natural origin.
Film-forming agents are the unsung heroes of cosmetics. They are essential for ensuring the longevity of make-up, nourishing performance of skin care and water-resistance of sun care products. Traditionally, formulators have relied on synthetic polymers to create thin, durable films that enhance the wearability and improve resistance to sweat and water. While effective, these conventional film-formers come with trade-offs. They are primarily derived from petrochemical sources, and they can impart a tacky, non-breathable film.
As the demand for clean, naturally sourced formulations grows in the modern American cosmetic market, formulators and brands face the challenge of balancing performance with sustainability. Consumers expect high efficacy without compromising on ingredients naturality, pushing the industry towards innovative, eco-friendly solutions.
SOFTISAN® 650 – A film so light, …it feels natural
IOI Oleo presents SOFTISAN® 650, a novel and patented ingredient designed to meet modern market demands. Multi-tested in-vitro and in-vivo for applications in color care, suncare and skincare, this multifunctional delivers three key benefits:
SOFTISAN® 650 forms a strong film
Functional ingredients like SOFTISAN® 650, though not directly visible to consumers, play a significant role in enhancing product performance. Formulations with SOFTISAN® 650 exhibit improved wearability. Consumers benefit from its 24 h long-lasting effect in foundations and its enhanced smudge-proof properties in liquid lipsticks. This makes it an ideal choice for hybrid cosmetics, seamlessly merging color and skin care benefits. Users enjoy a flawless look while their skin remains hydrated and protected, measurable (in-vivo) and perceivable. Additionally, SOFTISAN® 650 boosts water-resistance and ensures uniform coverage (in-vitro) for better protection.
SOFTISAN® 650 feels light & non-sticky
SOFTISAN® 650 redefines formulation performance without compromising sensoriality. Unlike traditional film-formers, this sticky & pasty ingredient seamlessly integrates into O/W and W/O emulsions, even at high concentrations of 8 %, without altering their sensory profile. It preserves lightness, maintains fast penetration time and ensures a non-oily, non-sticky touch. This unique sensorial switch improves measurable performance without creating a perceivable film or affecting viscosity. In anhydrous formulas (e.g., sticks), SOFTISAN® 650 offers distinct advantages: it increases gliding and pay-off, resulting in a smoother application and superior user experience.
SOFTISAN® 650 is 100 % natural
Made from 100 % vegan and renewable sources – including Safflower/Sunflower, RSPO MB Palm, Rapeseed and Castor oil plant – SOFTISAN® 650 embodies sustainability and safety. The raw materials used are commonly found in non-hazardous cosmetic ingredients and present a safe toxicological profile. This multifunctional ester has undergone extensive testing, proving its skin compatibility and mildness. It forms a hypoallergenic, breathable film that is both non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic making it suitable for all skin types.
SOFTISAN® 650 forms a strong film that feels light and aligns with consumers’ demand for natural & clean beauty.
Discover more during NYSCC at IOI Oleo booth 955 and experience cosmetic innovation firsthand!
