01 · THE CUSTOMER PROBLEM
Cream and lotion formulators need differentiated skin feel, active deposition and film formation without adding another persistent single-purpose polymer.
A controlled low-MW chitosan grade can add a light hydrated film, improve surface residence and support texture within a compatible emulsion system.
A biodegradable cationic polymer for adding film formation, skin deposition and formulation support to emulsions.
02 · RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
Start with the material designed for the decision.
Engineered chitosan can be incorporated into selected cream and lotion systems to form a light surface film, support active deposition and contribute to product texture.
Without the shell
Controlled fungal sourcing supports a traceable, non-animal supply strategy.
Specification engineered
MW, DDA, purity, charge density and format are selected around the target result.
Application ready
Powder is only the starting point; Mykito also develops films, fibers, gels, coatings and formulations.
One technical partner
Material selection, formulation support and the validation plan are connected from the first sample.
03 · PERFORMANCE TARGETS
Build toward outcomes a buyer can measure.
Breathable film formation
Breathable film formation can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished creams + lotions system.
Active deposition on skin
Active deposition on skin can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished creams + lotions system.
Texture and sensorial tuning
Texture and sensorial tuning can be developed by matching the chitosan specification, dose and application-ready format to the finished creams + lotions system.
04 · GO / NO-GO CRITERIA
Define the evidence before testing begins.
The first program is designed around three decision-making outputs—not an open-ended material trial.
Emulsion stability and viscosity
Skin feel and residue
Active deposition and finished-form preservation
05 · FROM SAMPLE TO DECISION
A practical application program,
not a bag of powder.
Define
Agree on the function, baseline, constraints and measurable success criteria.
Screen
Select the MW, DDA, purity, dose and physical format that fit the application.
Validate
Test the winning system in the finished formulation, device, process or use environment.
Recommended first request: A BioFoundry low-MW cosmetic grade and emulsion compatibility guide.
Start the Sample Brief06 · WHY CHITOSAN
Deposition + hydrated film formation
Cationic charge and interfacial adhesion can increase surface residence, while continuous polymer films support moisture management and active carrying.
There is no universal concentration. Grade and dose are screened against pH, interacting ingredients, process conditions and the target performance profile.
Appearance, sensory, stability, preservation and performance are validated in the finished cosmetic formula.