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Penetrating agents in cosmetics:
Optimal active ingredient absorption for your skin
In the cosmetics industry, penetrants play a central role in improving the absorption of active ingredients into the skin. These ingredients help to penetrate barriers, penetrate the skin layers more effectively and maximize the effectiveness of cosmetic products.
They are particularly important in formulations that are intended to work deeply, such as anti-aging products or special care solutions.
What are penetration agents?
Penetrants, also known as penetration enhancers, are substances that increase the permeability of the skin and allow the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin. These ingredients can be found in various cosmetic products, especially creams, serums and lotions that target specific skin needs.
Function and Application of Penetrants
The main function of penetrants is to influence the outer skin barrier so that other active ingredients can penetrate deeper into the skin layers. They act on the structure of the skin lipids and make the skin more permeable without damaging it.
| Designation | INCI Name | application area | effect on the body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | Creams, Seren | Light penetration enhancer and preservative |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | moisturizers, serums | Promotes the absorption of moisture and other ingredients |
| Ceteareth-20 | Ceteareth-20 | emulsions | Improves skin penetration of active ingredients |
| Decyl Glucoside | Decyl Glucoside | cleaning products | Facilitates cleaning and improves the absorption of active ingredients |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | Dimethyl Isosorbide | Anti-Aging Products, Seren | Promotes the absorption of active ingredients |
| DMSO | Dimethyl Sulfoxide | Therapeutic creams | Strong penetration enhancer |
| Ethoxydiglycol | Ethoxydiglycol | serums, lotions | Increases the effectiveness of vitamins and antioxidants |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin | Creams, Seren | Enhances the effect of other ingredients |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | moisturizer | Draws moisture into the skin and improves the absorption of active ingredients |
| Isopropyl Myristate | Isopropyl Myristate | moisturizer | Improves the texture and absorption of creams |
| Lecithin | Lecithin | Liposome Creams, Seren | Promotes active ingredient penetration and nourishes the skin |
| Oleic Acid | Oleic Acid | moisturizers, serums | Penetrates the skin barrier for deep care |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | makeup remover | Promotes the dissolution of make-up and skin penetration |
| Polyethylene Glycol | Polyethylene Glycol | creams, ointments | Increases skin permeability |
| Polysorbate 20 | Polysorbate 20 | Seren, Creams | stabilizer and penetration enhancer |
| Propylene Glycol | Propylene Glycol | moisturizers, serums | Helps absorb moisture and active ingredients |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | cleaning products | Increases skin permeability for other active ingredients |
| Sodium PCA | Sodium PCA | moisturizer | Retains moisture and supports the absorption of active ingredients |
| Squalane | Squalane | moisturizing, anti-aging | Improves skin structure and promotes the absorption of nutrients |
| Urea | Urea | moisturizers, skin creams | Increases skin permeability and hydrates |
