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What Is Microencapsulation?
We work with a specialized manufacturing partner who performs microencapsulation exclusively for our own fragrance oils and formulas. We do not encapsulate third-party fragrances. Our encapsulated scents are designed to be long-lasting, touch-release, and stable across aqueous and dry formats.
Microencapsulation for fragrance is a cutting-edge biodegradable and non-toxic technology used to improve the longevity, stability, and controlled release of scents in various products. This process involves encasing tiny fragrance molecules within a protective shell or capsule, allowing for gradual scent release, durability, and enhanced consumer experience.
Enhanced Fragrance Longevity
By enclosing fragrance molecules in microcapsules, scents are protected from evaporation and degradation, making the fragrance last significantly longer. Microencapsulated scents release gradually when the capsule shell is broken, such as through rubbing, warmth, or moisture exposure.
Controlled Release Technology
Microencapsulation allows for a controlled release of fragrance over time. This "time-release" effect makes scents more consistent, even throughout the day, perfect for products that require an extended customer experience.
Fragrance Stability
Fragrance oils can degrade or lose potency when exposed to air, light, or other environmental factors. Microencapsulation protects these oils, ensuring the fragrance remains fresh and effective over time.
Applications of Microencapsulated Fragrance
Used across personal care, home cleaning, fabric care, and cosmetic products, microencapsulation technology provides a longer-lasting scent experience. For example, laundry detergents with microencapsulated fragrance ensure clothes retain their fresh smell, while lotions and deodorants maintain a consistent scent.
Benefits of Microencapsulated Fragrances
- Long-Lasting Scent: The gradual scent release from microcapsules keeps fragrances noticeable over extended periods.
- Improved Product Experience: Consumers enjoy a consistent fragrance experience without frequent reapplication.
- Protection from Environmental Factors: The encapsulated form shields fragrance molecules from degrading factors, making them ideal for high-performance products.
Microencapsulation for fragrance is a popular choice for brands looking to deliver premium, long-lasting, and consistent scents in their products. This advanced technology enhances fragrance durability and appeal, adding value across multiple product categories.
Technical Highlights
- Fragrance core: The scent itself forms the capsule’s inner core.
- Protective shell: Biodegradable barrier providing stability and durability.
- Trigger: Scent released by friction and mild diffusion.
- Stability: Performs in high-water, high-surfactant systems; effective across wide pH range.
- Mean capsule size: ≈ 30 μm.
- Compatible products: Fabric softeners, detergents, pods, boosters, sheets, dryer sheets.
- Ethical profile: Cruelty-free, vegan, Kosher, Halal, and free from gluten, sulfates, phthalates, parabens, silicones, talc, and aluminum.
FAQ
Does Stock Fragrance encapsulate third-party fragrances?
No. Stock Fragrance works with a trusted manufacturing partner who performs encapsulation exclusively for Stock Fragrance formulas and fragrance oils.
How does the microencapsulation work?
Fragrance forms the capsule core surrounded by a protective biodegradable shell. Scent release is triggered mainly by friction and, to a lesser degree, diffusion.
What makes the encapsulation stable?
The encapsulated fragrance remains stable in high-water and high-surfactant formulas across a wide pH range. Mean capsule size is approximately 30 μm.
Which product formats can use microencapsulated fragrance?
Fabric softeners, liquid and powdered laundry detergents, unit dose pods, scent boosters, detergent or laundry sheets, and dryer sheets.
What are the environmental and ethical credentials?
Our encapsulation technology is cruelty-free, vegan, Kosher, Halal, gluten-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, talc-free, and aluminum-free.