Emollients & Conditioners India | Personal Care Ingredients

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Emollients & conditioners

Skin/hair conditioning

Ionic type: Nonionic / cationic
Typical HLB: Low to mid
Foam: Low
Key industries: Personal care

Biodegradability: Ester emollients biodegrade more readily than high-MW cationics; conditioners are judged on aquatic toxicity of the quat.

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Applications

Emollients & Conditioners

At Esteem Industries Pvt. Ltd., we offer a wide portfolio of emollients and conditioners for personal care applications, with a focus on performance, skin feel, and formulation compatibility. Our product range includes premium-quality PPG-26 Oleate (CAS No. 31394-71-5), alkyl benzoates, and PPG-33-Buteth-45—all essential cosmetic ingredients and personal care raw materials in modern cosmetic and personal care formulations. Our beauty care chemicals and cosmetic chemical ingredients are trusted by leading personal care brands.

PPG-26 Oleate is a non-ionic ester of polypropylene glycol and oleic acid. It acts as an effective emollient and solubilizer, improving the texture, spreadability, and moisturizing profile of creams, lotions, sunscreens, and cleansing formulations. Known for its mildness and smooth skin feel, PPG-26 Oleate is widely used in both leave-on and rinse-off applications and is compliant with global cosmetic regulations.

Esteem Industries also produces high-purity alkyl benzoates, including C12-15 alkyl benzoate, which are widely used as lightweight emollients and solubilizers in personal care and sunscreen formulations. Alkyl benzoate esters enhance product aesthetics, reduce greasiness, and offer excellent spreadability. These esters are especially valuable in formulating water-resistant sunscreens, deodorants, and anti-aging creams.

In addition, we supply PPG-33-Buteth-45, a high molecular weight polyether used as a water-soluble emollient and solubilizer. This ingredient provides conditioning benefits, stabilizes emulsions, and improves the sensory appeal of skincare, haircare, and bath formulations. Its multifunctional profile makes it ideal for use in body washes, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

With decades of experience and a commitment to quality, Esteem Industries is a reliable partner for global brands seeking emollients and conditioning agents that align with both consumer demands and regulatory standards. All our products are manufactured under strict quality control and backed by technical documentation and formulation support.

If you’re looking for a trusted source of PPG-26 Oleate, alkyl benzoates, or PPG-33-Buteth-45, Esteem Industries is your ideal formulation partner—delivering consistency, performance, and innovation at every step.

What are emollients and conditioners? Emollients and conditioners are ingredients that soften and smooth skin and hair. Emollients (e.g. PPG-26 Oleate, alkyl benzoates) form a protective layer and improve spreadability and feel in leave-on and rinse-off products. Conditioners add slip, detangling, and shine to hair. Esteem supplies ester- and polyether-based emollients and conditioners for creams, lotions, sun care, and haircare.

Key benefits

Enhanced sensory profiles for skin and hair care products through carefully selected ester and polyether systems that deliver light, non-greasy, or cushiony feels as required.
Improved spreadability, gloss, and after-feel in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and hair conditioners, supporting premium product positioning.
Flexible use in both leave-on and rinse-off formats with options optimized for stability, regulatory acceptance, and global supply.

Typical applications

Facial and body moisturizers, anti-aging creams, and sun care products where emollients help reduce transepidermal water loss and improve skin feel.
Shampoos, conditioners, and treatment masks requiring conditioning agents that add softness, combability, and shine without heavy build-up.
Color cosmetics, deodorants, and specialty formats (sticks, balms, and bars) where controlled slip, gloss, and payoff are important.

Technical highlights

Portfolio built on ester chemistries and polyether structures that integrate well with surfactants, waxes, and active ingredients.
Grades designed for good oxidative stability, broad pH compatibility, and low odor to support demanding fragrance and actives systems.
Backed by formulation guidance for optimizing oil phase composition, emulsion stability, and sensory signatures across different product formats.

Product range

Emollients and Conditioners

Product grades

PRODUCT NAME	APPLICATION
Hydrogenated Castor Oil-4-EO	Baby care, skin care, hair care, sun care, bath and shower products — Used as a water soluble emollient and conditioner in shampoos, body washes, skin cleansers, etc.
PPG-26-Oleate	Hair care, baby care, skin care, sunscreens,make-up formulations — Used as oil soluble emollient with excellent spreadability, giving a smooth medium sensorial feel. It is an excellent solubilizer for solid sun- screens and prevents crystallization
PPG-14-Butyl ether	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants,deodorants, make-up formulations — It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants, deodorants, make-up formulations — It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
PPG-12-Buteth-16	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants, deodorants, make-up formulations — It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
PPG-33-Buteth-35	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants, deodorants, make-up formulations/td> It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
PPG-33-Buteth-45	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants, deodorants, make-up formulations — It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
PPG-33 Butyl ether	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants, deodorants, make-up formulations — It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
PPG-40 Butyl ether	Skin lotions, body washes, antiperspirants, deodorants, make-up formulations — It is a moderate viscosity fluid which provide excellent emolliency, solvency and smooth feel on skin application
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (based on synthetic C12-15 alcohol)	Sun care, skin care, creams and lotions, make-up gloss formulations — Used as solvent for sunscreens, as fixative for fragrances, for tactile modification and binding of pressed powders. It acts as an emollient with dry yet lubricous feel that is readily absorbed on the body and provides excellent gloss.
C12-14 Alkyl Benzoate (based on natural C12-14 alcohol)	Sun care, skin care, creams and lotions, make-up gloss formulations — Used as solvent for sunscreens, as fixative for fragrances, for tactile modification and binding of pressed owders. It acts as an emollient with dry yet lubricous feel that is readily absorbed on the body and provides excellent gloss.
C13 Alkyl benzoate (based on synthetic C13 alcohol)	Sun care, skin care, creams and lotions, make-up gloss formulations — Used as solvent for sunscreens, as fixative for fragrances, for tactile modification and binding of pressed powders. It acts as an emollient with dry yet lubricous feel that is readily absorbed on the body and provides excellent gloss.
Diethylene Glycol Mono Oleate	Hair care, baby care, skin care, sun-screens, make-up formulations — Used as oil soluble emollient with excellent spreadability, giving a smooth medium sensorial feel. It is an excellent solubilizer for solid sun- screens and prevents crystallization
PEG-400 Mono laurate	After sun skin care, beach wear sun care, Daily wear sun care, Facial skin care, Hand & Body care, Self-tanners, and shampoos — Used as an emollient, produces smooth textured creams and lotions
PEG-400 Di Laurate	Bath Additives, Facial cleansers, Facial skin care, Hand & Body care, and Styling Aids — Biodegradable, Co-emulsifying Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying Agent (O/W), Lubricant, and Spreading Agent
Glycerol Mono Stearate (40 SE/NSE)	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Used as opacifiers, emollients and bodying agents in cosmetics
Glyceryl Di Stearate	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Used as emollient and stabilizer for creams and lotions. Also used as sustained release agent in pharma products
Glyceryl Mono Oleate	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Used as an emollient and as spreading agent in cosmetic formulations
Glyceryl tri Oleate	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Also known as synthetic olive oil. Used as emulsifier and emollient in special cosmetic formulations
Glyceryl Mono Laurate	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Used as emollient and skin conditioning agent in creams, lotions and other foaming formulations
Sorbitan Mono Stearate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — Used as an emulsifier/emollient in combination with other emulsifiers to produce smooth textured creams
Sorbitan Tri Stearate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — Used as an emulsifier/emollient in combination with other emulsifiers to produce smooth textured creams
Sorbitan Mono Oleate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — Used as an emulsifier/emollient in combination with other emulsifiers to produce smooth textured creams. It is stable over wide pH range and produces stable emulsions
Sorbitan Mono Palmitate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — Used as an emulsifier/emollient in combination with other emulsifiers to produce smooth textured creams
Sorbitan Mono Laurate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — It acts as a humectant, dispersant penetrant, auxiliary emulsifier in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
PEG-7-Glyceryl Cocoate	Skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, sun care — Used as water dispersible emollient that provides excellent skin conditioning properties in surfactant based formulations
Peg-7-Glyceryl Soyate	Skin care, hair care, shampoos and personal cleansing formulations — Used as water dispersible emollient that provides excellent skin conditioning properties in surfactant based formulations
Polyglycerol-3-Laurate	Baby care, skin care, hair care, bath and shower products — It has excellent glossy properties and are used in gloss make-ups and hair care products. It gives a bright appearance even in absence of paraffin
Polyglycerol-3-Oleate	Baby care, skin care, hair care, bath and shower products — It is used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. It is used in combination with other nonionic surfactants for use in bath oils and foot scrubs
Emulsifying Waxes	Baby care, skin care, hair care, bath and shower products — It is based on nonionic surfactant and sorbitan esters, giving excellent dispersibility to form opaque and stable emulsions
Octyl Palmitate	Skin care, Hair care, deodorants, anti-perspirants — It is used as a emollient in skin creams and as fixative for perfumes
Oleyl Oleate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin conditioners
Cetyl Palmitate	Creams and lotions for skin care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient, (masking) opacifier in skin conditioners.
Octyl Stearate	Skin care, hair care, deodorants, anti-perspirants — It is used as an emollient in skin creams and as fixative for perfumes.
Decyl Oleate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin conditioners.
PEG-75-Lanolin	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin conditioners.
Tridecyl Stearate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, makeup bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin creams and as fixative for perfumes.
Glycerol Mono Stearate (40 SE/NSE)	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Used as an oil-in-water emulsifier in various cosmetic formulations.
Sorbitan Mono Oleate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — Used as an emulsifier and spreading aid for bath oils, as solubilizer for oils and fragrances and to increase water dispersibility to anhydrous formulations
Glyceryl tri Stearate	Baby care, skin care, sun care, bath, shower and hair care products — Used as emulsifier in creams and lotions.
PPG-26-Oleate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin conditioners.
Butyl Stearate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin creams and as fixative for perfumes.
Octyl Oleate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin conditioners.
Decyl Palmitate	Creams and lotions for skin care, hair care, make-up bases and mild cleansing creams — It is used as an emollient in skin conditioners.

Emollients technical guide

Hydrogenated castor oil-4EO, PPG-26 oleate, alkyl benzoates, glycerol esters, and related published grades are on the table above. Skin vs hair feel is in the emollients and conditioners guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Emollients & Conditioners

Find answers to common questions about emollients and conditioners

What are emollients and conditioners?

Emollients and conditioners are specialty ingredients used in personal care products to provide softness, smoothness, and conditioning properties. They help improve skin and hair feel, reduce dryness, and enhance product performance in personal care formulations.

What types of emollients and conditioners does Esteem Industries offer?

We offer ester-based emollients, ethoxylated conditioners, and specialty conditioning agents for personal care applications. Our products provide excellent softness, smoothness, and conditioning properties.

Where are emollients and conditioners used?

Emollients and conditioners are used in personal care products including skin creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and hair care products. They help improve product feel, provide softness, and enhance conditioning properties.

What are the benefits of using emollients and conditioners?

Benefits include improved skin and hair softness, enhanced smoothness, better conditioning, reduced dryness, improved product feel, and enhanced user experience. They help create high-quality personal care products with superior performance.

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