Performance & Formulation Insights for Starphere KG23CP30-01
How Starphere Technology Works
Starphere KG23CP30-01 is an advanced visual and active delivery system. The green beads are composed of a stable, biodegradable matrix of mannitol, cellulose, and sucrose that encapsulates activated charcoal powder. In a formula, these beads remain intact, providing vibrant green speckles for visual appeal. When the user massages the product onto their skin, the mechanical friction causes the beads to break down, delivering the charcoal directly to the skin’s surface. The highly porous structure of the activated charcoal then acts like a magnet, adsorbing metabolic waste, excess sebum, and environmental pollutants from within the pores. This mechanism provides a clear, demonstrable function that users can see and feel.
Formulation Guidelines
Starphere KG23CP30-01 is designed for easy incorporation into a variety of rinse-off systems. The recommended usage level is 0.5% to 3%, depending on the desired visual density and detoxifying effect. To maintain the integrity of the beads, add them during the cool-down phase of formulation, below 40°C, using gentle mixing. Avoid high-shear mixing, which can prematurely break the spheres. These beads are ideal for suspension in sufficiently viscous bases like gels, thick cleansers, or emulsions. They are stable across a typical cosmetic pH range of 4.5 to 7.5.
Key Formulation Benefits
- Visual & Functional Appeal: Delivers a powerful marketing story with visible green beads that transform into a purifying charcoal treatment upon use.
- Deep Purification: Activated charcoal effectively adsorbs impurities and excess oil, making it ideal for products targeting clogged pores and oily skin.
- Enhanced User Experience: Provides a unique textural and visual transformation that signals the product’s cleansing action to the consumer.
- Microplastic-Free: The bead structure is based on biodegradable plant-derived materials like cellulose and sugars, offering an excellent alternative to plastic microbeads.
- Formulation Stability: Beads are engineered to remain stable and suspended in final formulations without bleeding color or dissolving prematurely.
- Targeted Delivery: The active charcoal is protected within the bead until the moment of application, ensuring its adsorptive properties are delivered directly to the skin.