Defining Cream
A leave-on cream designed to reduce frizz and control volume before heat styling.
This formula is a leave-on cream reducing frizz and control volume. The product is designed to be applied before using a hair iron for a smooth, straight finish.
Why it stands out
Helps reduce frizz for a smoother, more controlled finish. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Designed to control hair volume before straightening and styling. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Supports a smooth, straight result when applied before using a hair iron. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Featured polymer
FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV
FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV acts here as a rheology modifier and conditioning agent in a minimalist leave-on cream designed for frizz reduction, volume control and non-permanent straightening performance.
- Rheology modifier and conditioning agent
- Supports leave-on cream textures
- Compatible with room-temperature processing
- Designed for frizz reduction and volume control
- Helps maintain excellent non-permanent straightening performance
Technical profile
- Appearance: White cream
- pH: 4.7 – 5.2
- Viscosity: 25 000 – 30 000 cP
- Stability: Passed 3 months at 40°C and 1 month at 50°C
- Usage: Leave-on cream before hair iron
Process
- At room temperature, under agitation add glycerin into water.
- Disperse FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV and mix until viscosity is developed.
- Add emollient with good stirring.
- Add antioxidant and preservative. Mix until uniform.
- Adjust pH to 4.7 – 5.0.
Straightening benefits
Each product (15% by weight of product/tress) was evaluated using natural textured hair tresses (Walker Type 3).
The hair tresses were dried and flat ironed 5 times at 230°C, then placed into a climatic chamber. Observation photos were taken at T=0, T=4hr and T=24hr.
At T=0, all the hair tresses appeared equivalent. After 4 hr and 24 hr at 25°C and 80% humidity, results indicated volume reduction for both professional products.
After 24 hr, the minimalist formulation containing FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV performed better than the professional benchmarks containing silicones.
Polyquaternium-37 range allows minimalist formulations while maintaining excellent straightening performance in non-permanent straightening applications.
Formula composition
| Commercial name | INCI (EU) | Function | % active | % as is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deionized Water | Aqua | Solvent | 92.15 | |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant | 2.00 | |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | Rheology modifier & Conditioning agent | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Jojoba oil | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | Emollient | 3.00 | |
| Tocobiol C | Tocopherol (mixed), ß-Sitosterol, Squalane | Antioxidant | 0.05 | |
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | 0.80 | |
| NaOH (10% aqueous solution) | Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster | qs pH 4.7 – 5.0 |
Note: Sufficient preservative system required. SNF doesn’t guarantee microbiological stability.