TC USA Inc’s Zenitech division recently debuted Zeniveg, a soft, creamy emollient paste derived from ingredients of natural origin. It is a trans-esterification of octyl dodecanol from coconut oil and various vegetable waxes having a similar profile to that of beeswax. This reaction forms a product with an average molecular weight of 700. Zeniveg melts at body temperature, has superb barrier qualities and excellent emolliency.

Zeniveg has been successfully designed for skin care applications, according to the company. The product has outstanding skin feel with good play time yet is without the greasiness of conventional butters. It is billed as an all-natural alternative to shea and coco butters.

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