{"product_id":"phosphomax-phospholipids-firming-active-justglow","title":"PhosphoMax™ Phospholipids – Natural Emulsifier \u0026 Skin Barrier Support Active for DIY Skincare | JustGlow","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eWhat is PhosphoMax and How Is It Used in Cosmetics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"589\"\u003ePhosphoMax (INCI: \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"357\"\u003ePhospholipids\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a biomimetic lipid active inspired by the natural building blocks of cell membranes. Phospholipids help support the \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eskin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"508\"\u003efirmness\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eelasticity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them ideal for pro-aging and restructuring skincare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eIn cosmetic formulations, PhosphoMax is used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eImprove the \u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eappearance of skin firmness and tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eSupport a smoother, more refined texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eHelp reinforce the \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eskin’s protective barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eEnhance the sensorial feel of emulsions and oil serums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eIt’s suitable for both beginner and advanced formulators looking for an elegant firming \/ barrier-support active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePhosphoMax Technical Details and Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phospholipids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipid active (viscous, oil-dispersible material)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-soluble \/ dispersible in oils and emulsions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eTypical Usage Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e1–3%\u003c\/strong\u003e in leave-on products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eRecommended pH Range (finished formula):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4.5–7.5 (when used in emulsions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eKey Properties \/ Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eFirming and lifting effect (cosmetic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eImproved elasticity and skin suppleness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eBarrier-supporting lipid component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eSkin-conditioning and smoothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eTHDC Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eBakuchiol\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eCeramides\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong 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data-end=\"1844\"\u003eoil phase\u003c\/strong\u003e of an emulsion, or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eAdd during \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003ecool-down\u003c\/strong\u003e to a pre-formed emulsion (under ~40°C) with good mixing, or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eIncorporate into \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eanhydrous\/oil serums\u003c\/strong\u003e and balms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eCan usually tolerate normal oil-phase heating; however, if possible, keep temperatures as gentle as your system allows (e.g. ≤75°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eDo not add directly to water-only formulas\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it is oil-soluble \/ lipid-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eProcessing Tips for Independent Formulators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003eCombine with light esters (e.g. Lexfeel Natural, Emogreen) for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003enon-greasy, silky feel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eIn W\/O or W\/O\/W systems (e.g. with Natrineo CR8), PhosphoMax can complement the lipid phase and enhance richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eStart at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e2%\u003c\/strong\u003e in test formulas and adjust up\/down based on feel and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eWhere PhosphoMax Is Found in Skincare Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eYou’ll typically see phospholipid-based actives in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eFirming \u0026amp; lifting serums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003ePro-aging moisturisers\u003c\/strong\u003e for loss of elasticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eBarrier-repair creams\u003c\/strong\u003e and rich night creams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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