Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum: Zigamoist PM II
October 15, 2021 1 Comment on Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum: Zigamoist PM IIWhen selecting skincare ingredients, formulators seek for molecules with no potential toxicity and nature derived molecules for optimal skin benefits.
We take this seriously at Vimal Lifesciences, every ingredient is chosen with care to provide products that work efficiently for your skin, with less hassle. We believe in ingredients that compliment and work to mimic skins functionality and does not interrupt the skins natural barrier.
You have probably heard a lot about how a naturally derived gum capable of increasing viscosity thereby enhancing product texture as well as consistency.
But there’s more to this story.
Sclerotium gum is one of most stable, effective and natural polymers which is highly resistant to heat in cosmetic industry.
Zigamoist PM II is a natural polysaccharide obtained by fermentation of filamentous fungus. Sclerotium rolfsii is a fungus that grows in the roots of the plants and it produces a membranous scleroglucan; it can increase the water content and prevent the water loss from cells.
While an ingredient is usually meant to work for one specific functional benefit, Zigamoist PM II is a multifunctional additive that works for more than one aspects both for the product as well as for the skin. It’s a second generation chemistry as hydrolyzed sclerotium gum which is an advancement of the first generation sclerotium gum.
Product Stability
How does it define product stability ?
It produces a membranous scleroglucan suitable for preparation of sustained delivery personal care products. The molecular main chain consists of β-1,3 glucose, and the side chain is β-1,6- glucopyranose. Furthermore, due its non-ionic structure, Zigamoist PM II prominently works on increasing stability of the product which is traditionally one most important function of the product. A study by Giga fine Chemicals shows that different concentrations of PM-II added with 1.0% NaCl will also improve the texture and, the viscosity and the flow behavior of the product. PM-II has excellent ion resistance and hence is extremely stable in the monovalent ions or divalent ions which regulates the consistency of the products. When we speak of stability, the foremost consideration is the pH balance of the product and whether or not it affects the formulation. PM-II has acid and alkali resistance and good viscosity stability at different pH values.
Now let’s understand its efficacy towards moisturization of skin.
Enhanced Moisturization
How does it actually work for skin ?
Zigamoist PM II: 120 min proven moisturization with skin healing nourishment
Zigamoist PM II can increase the water content of the cell to prevent cellular water loss. The water retention ensures healthy skin. Graphical representation shows that after 1 hour of using PM-II, it improves skin texture and the skin becomes more delicate. This is due the fact that PM II maintains the water content of the cuticle and repairing cells. In vitro keratinocytes migration experiment of ZigaMoist PM-II that it improves cell migration ability and stratify the periodic nourishment of skin. Different concentrations of PM-II can promote cell proliferation, especially after 48 hours of culture, they can proliferate more than 20%. This ensures healing of skin allowing right nourishment and long terms benefits on routine application for skincare.
Building viscosity
Viscosity enhancement is the category that comprises of raw materials that significantly participate in rheology of the monophasic and biphasic systems. The increase in viscosity is the necessary element used in oils, aqueous solutions, suspensions, emulsions, surfactants and more. Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum is a significant thickening agent for the cosmetic formulations developed. Zigamoist PM II is a thickening gum referred to as viscosity builder that can be used in any formulation right from formula that contains high level of water. The most unique property of this ingredient is that it makes the texture consistent thereby leading to stability of clear formulations and prominent sensorial feel of the product on application.
Multifunctional approach to multifunctional products is the new go-to indication in the personal care industry which brings space for technology escalations and at the same time mimics the natural phenomenon of functionality. The products, ingredients and functions themselves are reaching the peak of high efficacy and result oriented which are increasingly sophisticated as ingredient technology and formulation innovation advance.
For more information on Zigamoist PM II; get in touch with us through info@vimallifesciences.com.
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