How to Use Starphere P5-SV12 in Your Formulations
Understanding Starphere P5-SV12
Starphere P5-SV12 is a functional ingredient designed to add both visual excitement and active delivery to your cosmetic products. Think of these beads as tiny capsules with a surprise inside. In the bottle, they appear as elegant silver pearl spheres, creating a beautiful suspended effect. When the product is applied, the beads burst with gentle pressure, releasing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), a stable antioxidant.
For technical formulators, this delivery system is built on a matrix of corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, and mannitol. The natural, biodegradable structure remains stable in the formula and collapses under mechanical stress (rubbing) to release its encapsulated active. The 850–1200 µm particle size makes them clearly visible, providing a strong visual cue that highlights your product technology.
Formulation Tips
The most critical rule is to add Starphere P5-SV12 during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 40°C (104°F). Adding to a hot phase can soften or dissolve the beads prematurely.
- Usage Rate: Use 0.5–3% of the total formula weight. Start at 0.5–1% for a subtle visual, and use 2–3% for a dense, dramatic appearance.
- Dispersion: Gently fold the beads into finished creams, lotions, gels, or serums. Avoid high-shear mixing to prevent premature rupture. A slow-speed paddle or anchor mixer is ideal.
- Suspension: In lower-viscosity systems (serums/gels), include a suspending agent. Rheology modifiers (e.g., xanthan gum, carbomer, acrylates copolymers) help maintain an even distribution. For 850–1200 µm beads, target a yield value of ~1–2 Pa.
- Compatibility: Compatible with most emulsion and water-gel systems. Because the beads are starch-based, ensure a robust preservation system, especially in high-water-content formulas.
Key Performance Benefits
- Elegant Visual Appeal: Silver pearl finish delivers a premium, high-end look that signals efficacy and innovation.
- Engaging Sensory Experience: Satisfying burst-on-application transforms routine use into an interactive moment.
- Targeted Active Delivery: Releases Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) at the moment of use for fresh antioxidant support.
- Medium Particle Size Impact: 850–1200 µm beads are clearly visible, telling a compelling technology story in clear and opaque systems.
- Natural & Biodegradable: Starch-based, plant-derived matrix supports clean and eco-conscious formulations.
- Versatile Applications: Easy to incorporate into serums, lotions, gels, masks, cleansers, and select hair and bath formats.