Hydrolyzed Sponge
Hydrolyzed Sponge (sponge microneedles), natural siliceous powder cosmetic raw material. Specify spicule content, particle size and packaging upon inquiry. Xi'an Wanlv supplies matching specifications, technical documents and samples.
Overview
What is Hydrolyzed Sponge?Hydrolyzed Sponge (industry common names: Sponge Micro‑crystal, Sponge Spicule) is derived from natural freshwater siliceous sponge. It is processed by enzymolysis and purification to obtain siliceous spicule powder. Under microscope, it presents micron‑scale needle‑shaped structure, with silicon dioxide as its main component. The raw material is fine powder ranging from white to light‑brown. It acts only on the stratum corneum and will not cause damage to the dermis layer. Its unique biological needle‑shaped structure delivers gentle physical friction to mildly shed dead keratinocytes, helping active ingredients in formulations perform better on the skin surface. Via mild physical conditioning, it supports normal skin metabolic condition, improves rough and dull‑looking skin, and refines the visual appearance of pores. It is widely used in cosmetic formulations such as professional SPA kits, leave‑on masks, serums and powder‑creams.
Key Parameters
Applications
Beauty & Skincare
1. Professional Salon (Beauty SPA Institutions): Used as a keratin conditioning care solution to improve skin visual appearance such as rough texture, dull‑looking complexion and pore look. Leveraging physical friction from the micron‑needle‑shaped powder structure, it facilitates better performance of active ingredients on the skin surface. Suitable for formulations including professional SPA kits, powder masks and massage powder‑creams. 2. Home‑use Skincare: As a keratin‑conditioning raw material, it is widely incorporated into leave‑on products such as serums, face creams, masks and lotions. It conditions keratin and optimizes skin visual appearance for daily at‑home skincare routines.
Scalp Care
Applicable to scalp‑care products. The needle‑shaped powder structure delivers gentle physical friction to condition the scalp surface, supporting care ingredients to work on the scalp top‑layer. It helps maintain good scalp condition for scalp nourishment.
Product FAQ
What is Hydrolyzed Sponge?
Hydrolyzed Sponge is micron‑scale needle‑shaped silicon‑dioxide powder obtained from natural freshwater siliceous sponge through enzymolysis and purification. It is a cosmetic raw material for leave‑on skincare products only. It is not a microneedle‑type device and will not pierce the skin.
Is Hydrolyzed Sponge the same as the so‑called “sponge microneedle” on the market?
The raw material substance is identical. “Sponge microneedle” is merely a market nickname. This material is an ordinary cosmetic powder, not a medical‑device‑grade microneedle. It does not create skin wounds and achieves stratum‑corneum conditioning purely by physical friction. Its official INCI name for Chinese filing is Hydrolyzed Sponge.
Can Hydrolyzed Sponge pierce the skin?
As a leave‑on cosmetic raw material, it exerts physical friction only on the stratum corneum. It will not pierce intact skin under compliant formulation conditions. Finished products containing this ingredient are not recommended for damaged or sensitive skin. Finished products shall complete irritation safety assessment.
What is the recommended dosage of Hydrolyzed Sponge?
1.0‑2.0 % for professional‑salon leave‑on formulations; 0.5‑1.0 % for home‑use skincare. Historically documented maximum usage is 16%. High‑dose formulas are suitable for professional salon use only and are not advised for direct home‑use applications.