APPLICATION GUIDES

Formulation starting points for every application.

Each guide documents a formulation starting point, recommended Nishka products, use levels, processing notes, and performance benchmarks for a specific personal care application. Request the PDF to continue in your own lab.

Application guides list

Formulating a light skin conditioner with NISH silicones

Starting formulation for a lightweight skin conditioning serum using Nishka dimethicone fluids and sensory blends. Includes INCI listing, use levels, processing notes, and viscosity guidance for 3 grades.

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Sun care SPF boost with phenyl trimethicones

Formulation guide for a water-resistant SPF 50+ sunscreen. Documents the SPF-boosting mechanism of Nishka phenyl silicones, UV filter compatibility, and in vitro SPF enhancement data.

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Color Cosmetics NISH EL 450 · NISH 4020 · NISH 8004

Long-wear color cosmetics with elastomer gels

Formulation approach for a long-wear foundation and lip color using Nishka elastomer crosspolymers. Addresses pigment wetting, sebum control, film former combination, and transfer resistance.

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Haircare NISH 850 · NISH 1001 · NISH DML5

Hair conditioning systems with amodimethicone emulsions

Guide to building amino-functional silicone conditioning systems for rinse-off conditioners and leave-on treatments. Covers deposition efficiency, substantivity, compatibility with conditioning actives, and use levels by hair type.

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Antiperspirant NISH 1CST · NISH 2CST · NISH 3CST

Antiperspirant formulation with volatile silicones

Volatile silicone carrier systems for antiperspirant and deodorant formulations. Compares 1 cSt through 6 cSt grades for dry-down speed, skin feel, and active ingredient suspension characteristics.

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Application guides give you a starting point. Our lab support programme tests Nishka silicones in your actual formulation matrix — with a written report on sensory, stability, and compatibility. Free for qualified development projects.

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