It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. Mainly adults withketoprofen-sensitivity and children with sensitive skin are affected, so if you have a small kid, it is probably better to use octocrylene-free sunscreens. Its not a strong one and doesnt really work against bacteria, but more against mold and yeast. COMFORT ULTIMATE CARE WITH PRO-FIBRE TECHNOLOGY. Thanks to its water-binding ability, it also prevents the drying out of formulas, especially when combined with the fellow hygroscopic agent, sorbitol. A form of skincare superstar, vitamin C.Even though we are massive vitamin C fans, Ascorbyl Palmitate (AP) is our least favorite. More information can be found on Cleanipedia. Its the most commonly used version of pure vitamin E in cosmetics. Second, a study that examined the skin absorption of vitamin C found that ascorbyl palmitate did not increase the skin levels of AA. They are good friends becauseethylhexylglycerincan boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. It is great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent, and antimicrobial. Comfort also sponsors the Prima Fashion Awards. As the campaign has spread globally, the Clothworld characters are becoming popular in their own right with the Lisa and Darren character dolls selling on EBay as collectors' items. If you have spottedethylhexylglycerinon the ingredient list, most probably you will see there also the current IT-preservative,phenoxyethanol. Storing fabric softener the wrong way can cause it to thicken. The current television advertisement features Jeannie walking through a cloth French Riviera styled town. B9>8(TfY0md&-Y4E# For expert cleaning tips and advice on why to use fabric conditioner, Cleanipedia will have the answers. In the US, it is flat out prohibited as avobenzone becomes unstable when combined with mineral sunscreens.
Has to be combined with other preservatives. Its not something new: it was introduced around 1950 and today it can be used up to 1% worldwide. Even if it can beconverted, the palmitate part of the molecule is more than the half of it, so the efficacy will not be good and we have never seen a serum that contains a decent (and proudly disclosed) amount of AP. However, too much of it causes the phenomenon called "salting out", and the surfactant solution goes runny again. Other tasks include helping the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin (penetration enhancer), making the product spread nicely over the skin (slip agent), and attracting water (humectant) into the skin. In 1998, Comfort replaced cartons with more environmentally-friendly and lightweight crushable bottles, introduced their first hypoallergenic fabric conditioner and launched tumble dryer sheets. Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel. Interestingly, the combination of avobenzone with mineral sunscreens (that is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) is not a good idea. Its the number one cause of contact allergy to cosmetics.
It has natural antioxidant properties and can help to stabilize other unstable plant oils. It also works as a texture enhancer giving formulas an exceptional smoothness and a velvet touch. If these magic three letters dont tell you anything, click here and read our detailed description on glycolic acid, the most famous AHA. You must go and read our geeky detailsabout it.). A sunscreen for sensitive to the sun skin. A great study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology compared a bunch of vitamin C derivatives and this derivative was the only one where the study said in terms of stability that it's "similar to AA". It hardlydeteriorates in the presence of UV light and it's also useful in stabilizing other less stable sunscreen agents, like the famous UVA protector, avobenzone. Mixing Comfort with your detergent can cause your softener to thicken. It counts as non-irritating, and unlike some other chemical sunscreens, it shows no estrogenic effect. The range includes Comfort Pure (for delicate skin) [1] and Comfort Crme (a premium brand). Normal, everyday table salt. An organic derivative of hectorite clay, Disteardimonium Hectorite is used as a viscosity controller - it thickens up formulations to make them less runny. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Read all the geeky details about Alcohol Denat. And last but not least, when salt is right at the first spot of the ingredient list (and is not dissolved), the product is usually a body scrub where salt is thephysical exfoliating agent.
little spherical shaped particles from repeated subunits. In the 1990s, the Comfort brand went through a number of changes: a new logo and more modern packaging in 1992 and the first fully in 2022 its logo had another rebrand. So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh. It's a new generation sunscreen agent that was specifically designed for high SPF and good UVA protectionand based on a 2007 study that compared 18 sunscreen agents available in the EU it really had the best SPF protection(they used the highest concentration allowed by EU regulations from each 18 sunscreens and Trinosorb S gave an SPF 20 all by itself). The character Andy now has his own real world record and fan base. The main concernwith nanoparticles is that they are so tiny that they are absorbedinto the skin more than we want them (ideally sunscreen should remain on the surface of the skin). Works in synergy with Vitamin C. A form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant. If you see potassium sorbate you should see some other preservative next to it too. Keen to offer them more, we started exploring other in-wash benefits like anti-static, ease of ironing and concentrated products. Many septic tanks, cess pits or soakaways were constructed before the introduction of automatic washing machines, dishwashers and even flush lavatories, all of which use a considerable volume of water. Depending on your hair type, it can bea bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up (btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types). It is also often used to improve the water resistance of the products. We have shiny explanations(along with product lists) about others as well: Butylene glycol, or lets just call it BG, is a multi-tasking colorless, syrupy liquid. Its often used together with ethylhexylglycerin as it nicely improves the preservative activity of phenoxyethanol. Try not to buy too many bottles at once in order to avoid this. Its safe and gentle, and can be used up to 1% worldwide. Pure Vitamin C. A skincare superstar that is clinically proven to boost collagen production (in 5-20% concentration), fade hyperpigmentation and boost UV protection under sunscreen. In 2004, Comfort produced the first ever fabric softener capsules in the UK, Comfort Pearls. here >>, estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Read all the geeky details about Glycerin here >>, enhancing the water-resistance of sunscreen formulas, Read all the geeky details about Tocopherol here >>, You can read all about the pure form here, take a look at more promising derivatives here, Read all the geeky details about Ascorbic Acid here >>, It's a super common and super debated skincare ingredient, It has several benefits: great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial, It can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list, Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages skin barrier and causes inflammation though it's a debated opinion (read more in geeky details tab), A natural moisturizer thats also in our skin, A super common, safe, effective and cheap molecule used for more than 50 years, Not only a simple moisturizer but knows much more: keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, helps to restore barrier, Effective from as low as 3% with even more benefits at higher concentrations up to 20-40% (around 10% is a good usability-effectiveness sweet spot), High-glycerin moisturizers are awesome for treating severely dry skin, Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin, Significant photoprotection against UVB rays, Vit C + Vit E work in synergy and provide great photoprotection, Easy to formulate, stable and relatively inexpensive, Works best between a concentration of 5-20%, Boosts the skins own collagen production, If used under sunscreen it boosts its UV protection, Extremely unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air, Stable in solutions with water only if pH is less than 3.5 or in waterless formulations, Vit E + C work in synergy and provide superb photoprotection, Ferulic acid doubles the photoprotection effect of Vit C+E and helps to stabilize Vit C, Potent Vit. Pure Vitamin E. Great antioxidant that gives significant photoprotection against UVB rays. As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive).
They are known as the Comfort-eers and are an army of mothers who state that they believe Comfort Pure is the best choice for them and their babies. C serums might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin. stays on the skin)dimethicone as the two together forma water-resistant, breathable protective barrier on the skin without a negative tacky feel. The product is sold as Soft in Chile, Badin in Israel and Molto in Indonesia and has similar variants to Comfort. A super commonly used 5 unit long, cyclic structuredsilicone that is water-thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it (called volatile silicone). A very low viscosity and high spreadability emollient fluid that gives a nice light skin feel. The only good thing we can write about Ascorbyl Palmitate is that there is an in-vitro (made in the lab, not on real people) study showing that it might be able toboost collagen production. This one is the so-called esterified version. The under dosing allows natural mineral salts from the water to deposit back into fibres during rinsing which eventually leads to the hard and coarse feeling. For Comfort Ultimate Care: pour a 15mL dose straight into the correct compartment of your washing machine drawer along with your favourite laundry detergent. If (similar to us) you are in the weird habit of reading the label on your shower gel while taking a shower, you might have noticed that sodium chloride is almost always on the ingredient list. It is typically used in tiny amounts, around 0.1% or less. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity. It gives very good protection acrossthe whole UVA range (310-400 nmthat is both UVA1 and UVA2) with a peak protection at 360 nm. They do not work so well if added in the main wash cycle, if you're not sure which the correct compartment is, please check your manual. In large amounts, it can be very drying to the skin. A smallish polymer molecule (created from repeated units ofPolyethylene glycol, aka PEG) that's used as asolubilizer and viscosity control agent. One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). BG is approved by Ecocert and is also used enthusiastically in natural products. Waxy, white, solid stuff that helps water and oil to mix together and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. Comfort Ultimate Care contains PRO-FIBRE technology which helps protect clothes against damage caused by washing. That is probably no coincidence. Today Comfort is a global brand, operating in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Probably themost common silicone of all. The problem with it, though, is that it isnot photostable and degrades in the sunlight. While softness remained a priority, people also wanted something that would make their laundry smell fresh. Comfort Care Detergent (Philippines and Vietnam), This page was last edited on 19 June 2022, at 08:11. It's a super commonly used water-thin volatile silicone that gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel. There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average (but it can have as much as 200 components!). Also, it's extremely unstable and hard to formulate. A real oldie but a goodie.
There is also some research showing that citric acid with regular use (think three monthsand 20% concentration) can help sun-damaged skin, increase skin thickness and some nice hydrating things called glycosaminoglycans in the skin. Store bottles of fabric conditioner at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Comfort Professional is available in 5 litre cartons. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too. This does not mean thatascorbyl palmitate cannot penetrate the skin (because it can, it's oil soluble and the skin likes to absorb oil soluble things) but this means that it's questionable ifascorbyl palmitate can be converted into pure Vit C in the skin. A couple of percents (typically 1-3%) turns a runny surfactant solution into a nice gel texture. Chemically speaking, it is the attachment of a glycerin molecule to the fatty acid calledstearic acid. Even just one drop of fabric washing liquid can cause your fabric conditioner to thicken so much it cannot be used. Comforts current advertising features a world made of cloth, known as Clothworld. It is there in lots of products in tiny amounts (honestly, we do not really understand why), however, we do not know about any vitamin C serum featuring AP in high amounts. Weve been loving clothes for almost 50 years and during this time weve learned a lot. Its a great pick for creating a nice feeling product. Mhl"!oYsWcgn43':y2 MFF4;;*t`h4 sACe$g|+kNO/cPYWu"$ +PK[.BnY@48]6$YIat{L_HS L2RBbBU;'KLdyQ9f:8}{ -]/Gi&I`A 9PBNe`oG7hI`Q\,L{1a5$i%?VJ(S!sSx.axdL&z=b;*yf. It's readily biodegradable. Regarding Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine side effects, we have good news here as well: ithas a great safety profile and unlike a couple of other chemical sunscreens, Trinosorb S (and M) does not showestrogenic activity. Most importantly, when clothes are cared for, they make us feel positive and happy. A white powdery thing that can mattify the skin and thicken up cosmetic products. All in all,Titanium Dioxide is a famous sunscreen agent and for good reason, it gives broad spectrum UV protection (best at UVB and UVA II), it's highly stable, and it has a good safety profile. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a popular water-in-oil (w/o) emulsifier, meaning that it helps the oily and watery parts of the formula to mixin a way where water droplets are dispersed in the continuous oil phase and not theother way round. Traditionally, UV-filters are categorized as either chemical or physical. (Btw, if you do not know whatthe big deal with vitamin C is then you are missing out. It also has a molecular structure that creates large anchors both in the water and in the oil phase making the resulting emulsion not only cosmetically elegant but also very stable. In Asia, the campaign is slightly different. Sodium chloride is the fancy name of salt. The famous Avobenzone. Regarding the skin-brightening properties of pure vitaminC, this is another magic property AP does not have, or at least there is no data, not evenin-vitro,about it. Animal welfare is an important social and ethical issue. To get the best results from your fabric conditioner, try to use within 3 months of purchase. According to famous dermatologist, Leslie Baumann while tocopheryl acetate is more stable and has a longer shelf life, its also more poorly absorbed by the skin and may not have the same awesome photoprotective effects as pure Vit E. The big brother of glycerin. It hasexcellent spreading properties and leaves no oily residue or build-up. Its protection is not strong enough on its own but it is quite photostable (loses 10% of SPF protection in 95 mins) and is often used to stabilize other photo-unstable UV-filters, for example, Avobenzone. Its pH dependent and works best at acidic pH levels (3-5).
Add the product to the correct compartment of your washing machine - fabric conditioners work best if added in the rinse cycle. Normal, everyday table salt. It is a special snowflake as it isthe only globally available chemical sunscreen agent that provides proper UVA protection (in the US,new generation sunscreen agents are not approved because of impossible FDA regulations). Her flexible jeans contrast with the stiffness of Cardboard Man. It launched in 1969, the same year that man first walked on the moon. Comfort Concentrate Fabric Conditioner contains amongst other ingredients: 5 -15% Cationic Surfactants, <5% Perfume, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional Coumarin, Benzisothiazolinone. Its protection is very good between 290 - 350 nm (UVB and UVA II range), and less goodat 350-400 nm (UVA I) range. There is nothing in the formulation of any modern household products that could harm the action of a septic tank, cess pit or soakaway drainage system. Tinosorb S - a new generation, broad-spectrum and very photostable sunscreen agent with great safety profile. An AHA that comes from citrus fruits. Sodium chloride is the fancy name of salt. Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. A biologically active componentthat can be found in rice bran oil. But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. You can enjoy a 100% more longer lasting freshness versus concentrated Comfort Pure. Fabric softener is added in the final cycle to ensure the softness and fragrance remains. Our mission was to take on rough clothes and show the world how much softer life could be once people felt the difference that using fabric conditioner made to their laundry. vanilla, perfumes) into water-based formulas. If you are into vitamin C, you cantake a look at more promising derivatives here. BGs main job is usually to be a solvent for the other ingredients. An often used glycol that works as a solvent, humectant, penetration enhancer and also gives a good slip to the products. The cosmetic's industry is trying to solve the problem by combining avobenzone with other UV filters that enhance its stability (like octocrylene,Tinosorb S or Ensulizole) or by encapsulating it and while both solutions help, neither is perfect. Comfort has also grown a group of advocates for its Comfort Pure brand. An oil soluble vitamin C derivative that has mixed data about its effectiveness. Not really that good. It has excellent spreading properties and leaves no oily residue or build-up. It can also be used together with plant oil + silicone oil mixtures. Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) Always check the side of your fabric softener bottle to make sure its okay to use on your fabrics. We recommend the following steps to ensure you get the best results out of our products: Always use the correct dose (see the instructions on the label to check). The big brother of glycerin. [6], Comfort Pure website: Comfort Pure (for delicate skin), Comfort Creme website: Comfort Crme (for extra luxurious softness), Unilever Website: Comfort - How it all Began, Unilever Research & Development Port Sunlight Laboratory, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comfort_(fabric_softener)&oldid=1093864083, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Comfort Twilight Sensations Jasmine & Black Gardenia, Comfort Exhilarations Blueberry & Jasmine, Comfort Exhilarations Melon & Lotus Flower, Comfort Exhilarations Bluebell & Bergamot. As for safety, avobenzone has a pretty good safety profile.
The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can read all about the pure form here. Comfort Original was available in 1 and 2 litre sizes. Pretty much the current IT-preservative. This means that there are different dosing instructions for these products. The main reason for drainage systems breaking down is due to the far higher volume of waste water entering them than they were originally designed to handle. Sunscreens containingTitanium Dioxideare often hard to spread on the skin and they leave a disturbing whitishtint. In 2005 Comfort launched a premium variant called Comfort Crme.[3]. Products may also contain processed and denatured animal by products with established uses such as tallow, keratin, collagen, elastin etc.
It can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. Comfort comes with a small dosing cap. Its also used as a helper ingredient to thicken up productsorsuspendinsoluble particles. As cosmetic chemistColins writes it, "its safety really is beyond any doubt". The big difference is supposed to be that chemical agents absorb UV-light while physical agents reflect it like a bunch of mini umbrellas on top of theskin. Comfort Ultimate Care has an ultra-concentrated formula saving 34% more plastic with smaller bottles than other Comfort fabric conditioners. A recent, 2016 study shows that inorganic sunscreens work mostly by absorption, just like chemical filters, and only a little bit by reflection (they do reflect the light in the visible spectrum, but mostly absorb in the UV spectrum).
The latest additions to Clothworld are Jeannie and Cardboard Man. An oil-soluble chemical sunscreen agent that protects skin in the UVB and somewhat in the UVA II range with a peak absorption of 304 nm. It's one of those things that help your cosmetics not to go wrong too soon, aka a preservative. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is water-soluble and water-binding (aka humectant) and can help to solubilize sparingly-water soluble things (e.g. A light-feeling, volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) silicone that gives skin a unique, silky and non-greasy feel. Since 1964, all detergent based products available in the U.K. have used biodegradable ingredients, which means that they break down relatively easily into harmless waste once they enter a sewage system. Third, another study that wanted to examine the antioxidant properties of AP was surprised to find that even though AP does have nice antioxidant properties;following UVB radiation (the same one that comesfrom the sun) it also promotes lipid peroxidation and cytotoxicity. A very common silicone that gives both skin and hair a silky smooth feel. Firstly, it's stability is only similar to that of pure ascorbic acid (AA), which means it is not really stable. 7WGa"= `jc>i+f")
A so-calledpolymer microsphere, i.e. Gradually, new members of Lisa's family (her mum Karen and sister Daisy) have been introduced, as well as other inhabitants of Clothworld, including Quinitin the beautician, Stitcher the school bully, Satina the soul diva and more recently, Dr Comfy. It is an oil-soluble, slightly yellowish powder that is not absorbed into the skin too much. Other than that, salt also works as an emulsion stabilizer inwater-in-oil emulsions, that is when water droplets are dispersed in the outer oil (or silicone) phase. Please visit our website here to find out more about what is in our products. /Rttm%fH~ }kw:w PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a popular water-in-oil (w/o) emulsifier, meaning that it helps the oily and watery parts of the formula to mixin a way where water droplets are dispersed in the continuous oil phase and not theother way round. As Comfort can thicken naturally over time, storing large amounts is not advised. Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it'snice). Pour Comfort in to the correct drawer of your washing machine (check the manual as this varies between makes), switch to your chosen wash and your machine will take care of the rest. Compared to the more commonly used oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions, w/o emulsions tend to be heavier and less cosmetically elegant, butPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate is claimed to help with this and enablesa light and elegant skin feel. Thanks to this, it penetrates slower into the skinbut gives longer lasting moistureand less sticky, better skin-feel. If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know whats really in it. If (similar to us) you are in the weird habit of reading the label on your shower gel while taking a shower, you might have noticed that sodium chloride is almost always on the ingredient list. A smallish polymer molecule that is used as asolubilizer and viscosity control agent in cosmetic products. A helper ingredient that helps to makethe products stay nice longer, aka preservative. A preservative that works mainly against fungi. Once your clothes have been washed, make sure theyre thoroughly dried. It is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average. Adding a fabric softener to your wash is simple; just follow our step by step guide. The maximum concentration of avobenzone permitted is 5% in the EU and 3% in the US. Are you into sunscreen agents? It can also be used to solubilize crystalline actives such as chemical UV filters. Good old water, aka H2O. In 1997, Comfort was introduced in the Philippines as a fabric conditioner brand until it was discontinued in 2003. It can be used in many types of formulations as it has great thermal stability (can be heated up to 85C) and works on a wide range of pH levels (ph 3-10). The reason for this is that salt acts as a fantastic thickener in cleansing formulas created with ionic cleansing agents(aka surfactants) such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safetyprofile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters). Comfort kiss of flowers Fabric Conditioner tropical burst helps protect your clothes from odours. Also, if your skin is sensitive, fragrance is again not your best friend. It is usually used as a helper ingredient to adjust the pH of the formula. It also occurs naturally in our body and is used as a food additive. Do not pour directly on to fabrics. An error has occurred.
Its not strong enough to be used in itself so its always combined with something else, often with potassium sorbate. Once absorbed they might form unwanted complexes with proteins and they might promote the formation of evil free radicals. BTW, its also a food preservativeand even has an E number, E202. The disadvantage of Titanium Dioxide is that it's not cosmetically elegant, meaning it's a white, "unspreadable" mess. In cosmetics, its often in products that are supposed to keep your skin matte as it has great oil-absorbing abilities. Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water. This is primarily due to overdrying the natural fibres or under dosing the fabric conditioner over a period of time. Interestingly, it also seems to possess some natural sunscreen abilities. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning its the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product. 
Has to be combined with other preservatives. Its not something new: it was introduced around 1950 and today it can be used up to 1% worldwide. Even if it can beconverted, the palmitate part of the molecule is more than the half of it, so the efficacy will not be good and we have never seen a serum that contains a decent (and proudly disclosed) amount of AP. However, too much of it causes the phenomenon called "salting out", and the surfactant solution goes runny again. Other tasks include helping the product to absorb faster and deeper into the skin (penetration enhancer), making the product spread nicely over the skin (slip agent), and attracting water (humectant) into the skin. In 1998, Comfort replaced cartons with more environmentally-friendly and lightweight crushable bottles, introduced their first hypoallergenic fabric conditioner and launched tumble dryer sheets. Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel. Interestingly, the combination of avobenzone with mineral sunscreens (that is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) is not a good idea. Its the number one cause of contact allergy to cosmetics.
It has natural antioxidant properties and can help to stabilize other unstable plant oils. It also works as a texture enhancer giving formulas an exceptional smoothness and a velvet touch. If these magic three letters dont tell you anything, click here and read our detailed description on glycolic acid, the most famous AHA. You must go and read our geeky detailsabout it.). A sunscreen for sensitive to the sun skin. A great study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology compared a bunch of vitamin C derivatives and this derivative was the only one where the study said in terms of stability that it's "similar to AA". It hardlydeteriorates in the presence of UV light and it's also useful in stabilizing other less stable sunscreen agents, like the famous UVA protector, avobenzone. Mixing Comfort with your detergent can cause your softener to thicken. It counts as non-irritating, and unlike some other chemical sunscreens, it shows no estrogenic effect. The range includes Comfort Pure (for delicate skin) [1] and Comfort Crme (a premium brand). Normal, everyday table salt. An organic derivative of hectorite clay, Disteardimonium Hectorite is used as a viscosity controller - it thickens up formulations to make them less runny. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Read all the geeky details about Alcohol Denat. And last but not least, when salt is right at the first spot of the ingredient list (and is not dissolved), the product is usually a body scrub where salt is thephysical exfoliating agent.
little spherical shaped particles from repeated subunits. In the 1990s, the Comfort brand went through a number of changes: a new logo and more modern packaging in 1992 and the first fully in 2022 its logo had another rebrand. So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh. It's a new generation sunscreen agent that was specifically designed for high SPF and good UVA protectionand based on a 2007 study that compared 18 sunscreen agents available in the EU it really had the best SPF protection(they used the highest concentration allowed by EU regulations from each 18 sunscreens and Trinosorb S gave an SPF 20 all by itself). The character Andy now has his own real world record and fan base. The main concernwith nanoparticles is that they are so tiny that they are absorbedinto the skin more than we want them (ideally sunscreen should remain on the surface of the skin). Works in synergy with Vitamin C. A form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant. If you see potassium sorbate you should see some other preservative next to it too. Keen to offer them more, we started exploring other in-wash benefits like anti-static, ease of ironing and concentrated products. Many septic tanks, cess pits or soakaways were constructed before the introduction of automatic washing machines, dishwashers and even flush lavatories, all of which use a considerable volume of water. Depending on your hair type, it can bea bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up (btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types). It is also often used to improve the water resistance of the products. We have shiny explanations(along with product lists) about others as well: Butylene glycol, or lets just call it BG, is a multi-tasking colorless, syrupy liquid. Its often used together with ethylhexylglycerin as it nicely improves the preservative activity of phenoxyethanol. Try not to buy too many bottles at once in order to avoid this. Its safe and gentle, and can be used up to 1% worldwide. Pure Vitamin C. A skincare superstar that is clinically proven to boost collagen production (in 5-20% concentration), fade hyperpigmentation and boost UV protection under sunscreen. In 2004, Comfort produced the first ever fabric softener capsules in the UK, Comfort Pearls. here >>, estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Read all the geeky details about Glycerin here >>, enhancing the water-resistance of sunscreen formulas, Read all the geeky details about Tocopherol here >>, You can read all about the pure form here, take a look at more promising derivatives here, Read all the geeky details about Ascorbic Acid here >>, It's a super common and super debated skincare ingredient, It has several benefits: great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial, It can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list, Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages skin barrier and causes inflammation though it's a debated opinion (read more in geeky details tab), A natural moisturizer thats also in our skin, A super common, safe, effective and cheap molecule used for more than 50 years, Not only a simple moisturizer but knows much more: keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, helps to restore barrier, Effective from as low as 3% with even more benefits at higher concentrations up to 20-40% (around 10% is a good usability-effectiveness sweet spot), High-glycerin moisturizers are awesome for treating severely dry skin, Primary fat-soluble antioxidant in our skin, Significant photoprotection against UVB rays, Vit C + Vit E work in synergy and provide great photoprotection, Easy to formulate, stable and relatively inexpensive, Works best between a concentration of 5-20%, Boosts the skins own collagen production, If used under sunscreen it boosts its UV protection, Extremely unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air, Stable in solutions with water only if pH is less than 3.5 or in waterless formulations, Vit E + C work in synergy and provide superb photoprotection, Ferulic acid doubles the photoprotection effect of Vit C+E and helps to stabilize Vit C, Potent Vit. Pure Vitamin E. Great antioxidant that gives significant photoprotection against UVB rays. As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive).
They are known as the Comfort-eers and are an army of mothers who state that they believe Comfort Pure is the best choice for them and their babies. C serums might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin. stays on the skin)dimethicone as the two together forma water-resistant, breathable protective barrier on the skin without a negative tacky feel. The product is sold as Soft in Chile, Badin in Israel and Molto in Indonesia and has similar variants to Comfort. A super commonly used 5 unit long, cyclic structuredsilicone that is water-thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it (called volatile silicone). A very low viscosity and high spreadability emollient fluid that gives a nice light skin feel. The only good thing we can write about Ascorbyl Palmitate is that there is an in-vitro (made in the lab, not on real people) study showing that it might be able toboost collagen production. This one is the so-called esterified version. The under dosing allows natural mineral salts from the water to deposit back into fibres during rinsing which eventually leads to the hard and coarse feeling. For Comfort Ultimate Care: pour a 15mL dose straight into the correct compartment of your washing machine drawer along with your favourite laundry detergent. If (similar to us) you are in the weird habit of reading the label on your shower gel while taking a shower, you might have noticed that sodium chloride is almost always on the ingredient list. It is typically used in tiny amounts, around 0.1% or less. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity. It gives very good protection acrossthe whole UVA range (310-400 nmthat is both UVA1 and UVA2) with a peak protection at 360 nm. They do not work so well if added in the main wash cycle, if you're not sure which the correct compartment is, please check your manual. In large amounts, it can be very drying to the skin. A smallish polymer molecule (created from repeated units ofPolyethylene glycol, aka PEG) that's used as asolubilizer and viscosity control agent. One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). BG is approved by Ecocert and is also used enthusiastically in natural products. Waxy, white, solid stuff that helps water and oil to mix together and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. Comfort Ultimate Care contains PRO-FIBRE technology which helps protect clothes against damage caused by washing. That is probably no coincidence. Today Comfort is a global brand, operating in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Probably themost common silicone of all. The problem with it, though, is that it isnot photostable and degrades in the sunlight. While softness remained a priority, people also wanted something that would make their laundry smell fresh. Comfort Care Detergent (Philippines and Vietnam), This page was last edited on 19 June 2022, at 08:11. It's a super commonly used water-thin volatile silicone that gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel. There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. Fragrance in the US and parfum in the EU is a generic term on the ingredient list that is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average (but it can have as much as 200 components!). Also, it's extremely unstable and hard to formulate. A real oldie but a goodie.
There is also some research showing that citric acid with regular use (think three monthsand 20% concentration) can help sun-damaged skin, increase skin thickness and some nice hydrating things called glycosaminoglycans in the skin. Store bottles of fabric conditioner at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Comfort Professional is available in 5 litre cartons. Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too. This does not mean thatascorbyl palmitate cannot penetrate the skin (because it can, it's oil soluble and the skin likes to absorb oil soluble things) but this means that it's questionable ifascorbyl palmitate can be converted into pure Vit C in the skin. A couple of percents (typically 1-3%) turns a runny surfactant solution into a nice gel texture. Chemically speaking, it is the attachment of a glycerin molecule to the fatty acid calledstearic acid. Even just one drop of fabric washing liquid can cause your fabric conditioner to thicken so much it cannot be used. Comforts current advertising features a world made of cloth, known as Clothworld. It is there in lots of products in tiny amounts (honestly, we do not really understand why), however, we do not know about any vitamin C serum featuring AP in high amounts. Weve been loving clothes for almost 50 years and during this time weve learned a lot. Its a great pick for creating a nice feeling product. Mhl"!oYsWcgn43':y2 MFF4;;*t`h4 sACe$g|+kNO/cPYWu"$ +PK[.BnY@48]6$YIat{L_HS L2RBbBU;'KLdyQ9f:8}{ -]/Gi&I`A 9PBNe`oG7hI`Q\,L{1a5$i%?VJ(S!sSx.axdL&z=b;*yf. It's readily biodegradable. Regarding Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine side effects, we have good news here as well: ithas a great safety profile and unlike a couple of other chemical sunscreens, Trinosorb S (and M) does not showestrogenic activity. Most importantly, when clothes are cared for, they make us feel positive and happy. A white powdery thing that can mattify the skin and thicken up cosmetic products. All in all,Titanium Dioxide is a famous sunscreen agent and for good reason, it gives broad spectrum UV protection (best at UVB and UVA II), it's highly stable, and it has a good safety profile. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a popular water-in-oil (w/o) emulsifier, meaning that it helps the oily and watery parts of the formula to mixin a way where water droplets are dispersed in the continuous oil phase and not theother way round. Traditionally, UV-filters are categorized as either chemical or physical. (Btw, if you do not know whatthe big deal with vitamin C is then you are missing out. It also has a molecular structure that creates large anchors both in the water and in the oil phase making the resulting emulsion not only cosmetically elegant but also very stable. In Asia, the campaign is slightly different. Sodium chloride is the fancy name of salt. The famous Avobenzone. Regarding the skin-brightening properties of pure vitaminC, this is another magic property AP does not have, or at least there is no data, not evenin-vitro,about it. Animal welfare is an important social and ethical issue. To get the best results from your fabric conditioner, try to use within 3 months of purchase. According to famous dermatologist, Leslie Baumann while tocopheryl acetate is more stable and has a longer shelf life, its also more poorly absorbed by the skin and may not have the same awesome photoprotective effects as pure Vit E. The big brother of glycerin. It hasexcellent spreading properties and leaves no oily residue or build-up. Its protection is not strong enough on its own but it is quite photostable (loses 10% of SPF protection in 95 mins) and is often used to stabilize other photo-unstable UV-filters, for example, Avobenzone. Its pH dependent and works best at acidic pH levels (3-5).
Add the product to the correct compartment of your washing machine - fabric conditioners work best if added in the rinse cycle. Normal, everyday table salt. It is a special snowflake as it isthe only globally available chemical sunscreen agent that provides proper UVA protection (in the US,new generation sunscreen agents are not approved because of impossible FDA regulations). Her flexible jeans contrast with the stiffness of Cardboard Man. It launched in 1969, the same year that man first walked on the moon. Comfort Concentrate Fabric Conditioner contains amongst other ingredients: 5 -15% Cationic Surfactants, <5% Perfume, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional Coumarin, Benzisothiazolinone. Its protection is very good between 290 - 350 nm (UVB and UVA II range), and less goodat 350-400 nm (UVA I) range. There is nothing in the formulation of any modern household products that could harm the action of a septic tank, cess pit or soakaway drainage system. Tinosorb S - a new generation, broad-spectrum and very photostable sunscreen agent with great safety profile. An AHA that comes from citrus fruits. Sodium chloride is the fancy name of salt. Exactly what it sounds: nice smelling stuff put into cosmetic products so that the end product also smells nice. A biologically active componentthat can be found in rice bran oil. But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. You can enjoy a 100% more longer lasting freshness versus concentrated Comfort Pure. Fabric softener is added in the final cycle to ensure the softness and fragrance remains. Our mission was to take on rough clothes and show the world how much softer life could be once people felt the difference that using fabric conditioner made to their laundry. vanilla, perfumes) into water-based formulas. If you are into vitamin C, you cantake a look at more promising derivatives here. BGs main job is usually to be a solvent for the other ingredients. An often used glycol that works as a solvent, humectant, penetration enhancer and also gives a good slip to the products. The cosmetic's industry is trying to solve the problem by combining avobenzone with other UV filters that enhance its stability (like octocrylene,Tinosorb S or Ensulizole) or by encapsulating it and while both solutions help, neither is perfect. Comfort has also grown a group of advocates for its Comfort Pure brand. An oil soluble vitamin C derivative that has mixed data about its effectiveness. Not really that good. It has excellent spreading properties and leaves no oily residue or build-up. It can also be used together with plant oil + silicone oil mixtures. Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) Always check the side of your fabric softener bottle to make sure its okay to use on your fabrics. We recommend the following steps to ensure you get the best results out of our products: Always use the correct dose (see the instructions on the label to check). The big brother of glycerin. [6], Comfort Pure website: Comfort Pure (for delicate skin), Comfort Creme website: Comfort Crme (for extra luxurious softness), Unilever Website: Comfort - How it all Began, Unilever Research & Development Port Sunlight Laboratory, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comfort_(fabric_softener)&oldid=1093864083, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Comfort Twilight Sensations Jasmine & Black Gardenia, Comfort Exhilarations Blueberry & Jasmine, Comfort Exhilarations Melon & Lotus Flower, Comfort Exhilarations Bluebell & Bergamot. As for safety, avobenzone has a pretty good safety profile.
The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can read all about the pure form here. Comfort Original was available in 1 and 2 litre sizes. Pretty much the current IT-preservative. This means that there are different dosing instructions for these products. The main reason for drainage systems breaking down is due to the far higher volume of waste water entering them than they were originally designed to handle. Sunscreens containingTitanium Dioxideare often hard to spread on the skin and they leave a disturbing whitishtint. In 2005 Comfort launched a premium variant called Comfort Crme.[3]. Products may also contain processed and denatured animal by products with established uses such as tallow, keratin, collagen, elastin etc.
It can boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too. Comfort comes with a small dosing cap. Its also used as a helper ingredient to thicken up productsorsuspendinsoluble particles. As cosmetic chemistColins writes it, "its safety really is beyond any doubt". The big difference is supposed to be that chemical agents absorb UV-light while physical agents reflect it like a bunch of mini umbrellas on top of theskin. Comfort Ultimate Care has an ultra-concentrated formula saving 34% more plastic with smaller bottles than other Comfort fabric conditioners. A recent, 2016 study shows that inorganic sunscreens work mostly by absorption, just like chemical filters, and only a little bit by reflection (they do reflect the light in the visible spectrum, but mostly absorb in the UV spectrum).
The latest additions to Clothworld are Jeannie and Cardboard Man. An oil-soluble chemical sunscreen agent that protects skin in the UVB and somewhat in the UVA II range with a peak absorption of 304 nm. It's one of those things that help your cosmetics not to go wrong too soon, aka a preservative. It is a clear, colorless liquid that is water-soluble and water-binding (aka humectant) and can help to solubilize sparingly-water soluble things (e.g. A light-feeling, volatile (meaning it does not absorb into the skin but evaporates from it) silicone that gives skin a unique, silky and non-greasy feel. Since 1964, all detergent based products available in the U.K. have used biodegradable ingredients, which means that they break down relatively easily into harmless waste once they enter a sewage system. Third, another study that wanted to examine the antioxidant properties of AP was surprised to find that even though AP does have nice antioxidant properties;following UVB radiation (the same one that comesfrom the sun) it also promotes lipid peroxidation and cytotoxicity. A very common silicone that gives both skin and hair a silky smooth feel. Firstly, it's stability is only similar to that of pure ascorbic acid (AA), which means it is not really stable. 7WGa"= `jc>i+f")
A so-calledpolymer microsphere, i.e. Gradually, new members of Lisa's family (her mum Karen and sister Daisy) have been introduced, as well as other inhabitants of Clothworld, including Quinitin the beautician, Stitcher the school bully, Satina the soul diva and more recently, Dr Comfy. It is an oil-soluble, slightly yellowish powder that is not absorbed into the skin too much. Other than that, salt also works as an emulsion stabilizer inwater-in-oil emulsions, that is when water droplets are dispersed in the outer oil (or silicone) phase. Please visit our website here to find out more about what is in our products. /Rttm%fH~ }kw:w PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a popular water-in-oil (w/o) emulsifier, meaning that it helps the oily and watery parts of the formula to mixin a way where water droplets are dispersed in the continuous oil phase and not theother way round. As Comfort can thicken naturally over time, storing large amounts is not advised. Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it'snice). Pour Comfort in to the correct drawer of your washing machine (check the manual as this varies between makes), switch to your chosen wash and your machine will take care of the rest. Compared to the more commonly used oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions, w/o emulsions tend to be heavier and less cosmetically elegant, butPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate is claimed to help with this and enablesa light and elegant skin feel. Thanks to this, it penetrates slower into the skinbut gives longer lasting moistureand less sticky, better skin-feel. If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know whats really in it. If (similar to us) you are in the weird habit of reading the label on your shower gel while taking a shower, you might have noticed that sodium chloride is almost always on the ingredient list. A smallish polymer molecule that is used as asolubilizer and viscosity control agent in cosmetic products. A helper ingredient that helps to makethe products stay nice longer, aka preservative. A preservative that works mainly against fungi. Once your clothes have been washed, make sure theyre thoroughly dried. It is made up of 30 to 50 chemicals on average. Adding a fabric softener to your wash is simple; just follow our step by step guide. The maximum concentration of avobenzone permitted is 5% in the EU and 3% in the US. Are you into sunscreen agents? It can also be used to solubilize crystalline actives such as chemical UV filters. Good old water, aka H2O. In 1997, Comfort was introduced in the Philippines as a fabric conditioner brand until it was discontinued in 2003. It can be used in many types of formulations as it has great thermal stability (can be heated up to 85C) and works on a wide range of pH levels (ph 3-10). The reason for this is that salt acts as a fantastic thickener in cleansing formulas created with ionic cleansing agents(aka surfactants) such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safetyprofile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters). Comfort kiss of flowers Fabric Conditioner tropical burst helps protect your clothes from odours. Also, if your skin is sensitive, fragrance is again not your best friend. It is usually used as a helper ingredient to adjust the pH of the formula. It also occurs naturally in our body and is used as a food additive. Do not pour directly on to fabrics. An error has occurred.
Its not strong enough to be used in itself so its always combined with something else, often with potassium sorbate. Once absorbed they might form unwanted complexes with proteins and they might promote the formation of evil free radicals. BTW, its also a food preservativeand even has an E number, E202. The disadvantage of Titanium Dioxide is that it's not cosmetically elegant, meaning it's a white, "unspreadable" mess. In cosmetics, its often in products that are supposed to keep your skin matte as it has great oil-absorbing abilities. Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water. This is primarily due to overdrying the natural fibres or under dosing the fabric conditioner over a period of time. Interestingly, it also seems to possess some natural sunscreen abilities. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning its the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.