Lecigel (lecithin gelling agent)

INCI: Sodium acrylates copolymer (and) Lecithin
Appearance: Milky white powder
pH of 1% solution: 5.5-7.5
Phospholipids: 22%
Solubility: water (cold and hot), part. lipids
Dosage: 0.1-2%, sometimes up to 4%.
Gelling agent, emulsion stabilizer, emulsifier - a new generation of gelling agents with the properties of an enhancer (transport agent).
Scope of application - leave-in cosmetics - emulsions (creams , lotion, serum), masks and gel creams, skin and hair products.
Store in a cool place away from moisture and light.
Manufacture: France (Lucas Meyer)

Lecigel is a 2-in-1 cross-linked molecule formed by a synthetic polymer and lecithin, due to which it has the properties of a water-soluble gelling agent and emulsifier. It is extremely convenient to use: it is used in both cold and hot processes, it can be introduced into both the water and fat phases of the emulsion at any stage of its preparation - at the beginning or at the end. This, in particular, eliminates problems with separation and destabilization of the emulsion due to previous technological errors in the manufacture of the cream. It has decent consumer qualities - it does not create a sticky film, gives light textures that are easy to distribute.
Lecigel is a multifunctional component with a wide range of applications in skin and hair care products: masks, serums, lotions, creams of any density, gels cream gels. In demand as a carrier and vehicle for assets, especially in physiological DMS formulas.

In order to successfully use lecigel, you should adhere to the following recommendations and warnings. then stir easily.

Lecigel is unstable in the presence of electrolytes, so it should not be combined with products such as sodium lactate, lactic acid and other AHA acids, natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components, water-soluble zinc salts - Zn PCA, some amino acids, preservatives with benzoic acid and its salts, metal oxides - titanium, zinc, iron. Or is it worth using lecigel “with a reserve” if there is a small amount of them .
But lecigel copes well with alcohols and essential oils; easily retains alcohol solutions of menthol, camphor, thymol.

Lecithin in the product has the property of a conductor and the ability to restore lipids of the stratum corneum, but due to its activity it can sometimes have the effect of drying out the skin. Therefore, there is no need to reduce the fatty phase of the cream or serum too much; With lecigel, oils are absorbed faster.

Dosages:

as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer in the cream - up to 0.5% as a base for serum or gel cream - up to 2%

Cooking methods.
1. To create gel and gel cream.
Measure the required amount (0.6-1.5%), add water, mix. If lumps form, stir after some time. If necessary, adjust the viscosity with additional water, add oil (up to 10%).
2. To create cream and cream-gel.
Add to the oil phase and disperse. Add the aqueous phase. Mix well. Can be used as the only emulsifier, in cold and hot processes
3. Add to the finished emulsion in case of insufficient viscosity or signs of separation. Can be administered in stages, usually up to 0.5%.