Hydrogenated Polyisobutene has become an essential part of modern cosmetics and personal care products as its works as a binder and viscosity increasing agent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene or also
known as HSP is a derivative of the polyisoprene family of materials. In
simpler terms, it is liquid polyisoprene. It has various cosmetic and medical
applications. It may be stated that it is a synthetic variant of the hydrocarbon
known as Polyurethane. That's why the name Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. Hydrogenated
Polyisobutene or Polyisobutylene is polymer mixtures composed of
various chemical substances such as ethylene, propylene, isopropyl, butyl,
cinnamates, etc. In various personal care and cosmetics products, Polyisobutene
is commonly used as a filler in the composition of lipsticks, they are also
found in eye shadow, face powder, suntan lotions, and other skincare items.
They are primarily used to soften and plump the lips and give them a more
sensual look.
There are several cosmetic products
available in the market that contain Polyisobutylene. They are widely used for
plumping and making lips look pouty. Hydrogenated polyisobutylene is mainly
used in the fashion industry to provide waterproofing agents, protection from
ultraviolet rays, and deodorizing agents. In some beauty products, it serves as
a sunblock as well due to its high SPE content. Products with HSP make-up can
be found in departmental stores, superstores, and even on the Internet. In
fact, there are websites that deal exclusively with the manufacture of these
beauty products where you can choose from different brands and varieties.
When compared to ordinary sunscreen,
this product keeps a much tighter grip on your skin. The best feature about
this waterproofing emollient is its moisturizing component that provides an
invisibly thin layer of moisturizer over the epidermal layer of the skin. This
moisturizing effect makes your skin soft and smooth and helps fight wrinkles
and fine lines. Another benefit that this Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient
has is its anti-aging properties. When applied to the face, it reduces the
appearance of lines, creases, and wrinkles, and it is effective in fighting
skin discolorations.
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