Skin Care

Sapogel® Q is a liquid blend of natural oil thickening agents, ideal for creating balm textures in skin care and color cosmetic applications. It is derived from plant-based sources, including quillaja saponaria wood extract and saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract. The product is moisturizing, hydrating, mild, and biodegradable, making it suitable for use in body masks, facial scrubs, body balms, lip balms, and more. It is preservative-free, naturally derived, and easy to use. Sapogel® Q complies with EU Regulation No. 1272/2008 and is RSPO Supply Chain Certified. It is available in pails for use in leave-on applications.

Amaze™ XT is a styling polymer that provides exceptional long-lasting hold with a smooth feel, minimal flaking, and high shear resistance. It is water-soluble, reduces flaking, and offers good dry combing, detangling, and a non-tacky, smooth texture. Suitable for a variety of hair care applications, including gels, creams, mousses, hair sprays, and pomades, it serves as a hair fixative, thickener, and suspending agent. Certified for compliance with several global chemical inventories and regulations, it is labeled as natural and not listed under California Proposition 65.

GfN-Selco 18-ß-Glycyrrhetinic Acid is derived from glycyrrhizic acid in licorice roots, known for its anti-inflammatory properties due to its structural similarity to cortisol. It offers a wide range of benefits, including soothing and healing effects for skin conditions, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. Commonly used in skin care products like creams, masks, and lotions, it helps reduce allergic reactions and refresh the skin. Additionally, it supports cortisone therapy by reducing side effects.

Imbue™ Shea MB is a cold-process emulsion concentrate designed to deliver shea butter into aqueous formulations. It enables energy-efficient creation of high-quality, stable cosmetic products. Shea butter provides excellent hydration and soothing benefits, making it ideal for lighter formulations aimed at softening and moisturizing the skin.

Dystar D&C Red 6 Barium Lake is a red pigment (Pigment Red 57:2, D&C Red 6 Ba Lake) used in cosmetics (lipstick, nail polish) and skin care products (skin lotion, body powder). It is known for its light fastness and is approved in global chemical inventories (e.g., AICS, EINECS, TSCA). The pigment is available in powder form and complies with certifications like HMIS and NFPA.

Lipex® SheaLiquid™ TR is a liquid cosmetic ingredient made from refined, fractionated, and deodorized vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii). Rich in unsaponifiables, this ingredient provides emolliency and skin conditioning benefits, delivering an outstanding skin feel. It is commonly used in cream formulations, offering excellent hydration and smoothness for skin care products.

Omega-CH-Activator® is a blend of amino acids, free radical scavengers, and peptides, derived from plant or synthetic sources. Its specific tripeptide, resembling a peptide sequence in collagen, is responsible for its superoxide dismutase activity. This liquid formula offers multiple skin and hair care benefits, including wound healing, collagen boosting, wrinkle refinement, and photo-aging protection. It is effective in body lotions, day creams, night creams, facial masks, and shaving products. Additionally, it provides anti-inflammatory, regenerating, and fine line-reducing effects. Omega-CH-Activator® is water-soluble and meets EU regulatory standards.

Flexan® II Polymer is a highly versatile polymer that offers benefits in both hair and skin care products. It forms clear, flexible films that shrink upon drying, dissipates electric charge quickly, and is stable at temperatures exceeding 300°C. Highly anionic, it also helps reduce surface tension.

Dermacryl® AQF is a polymer known for its excellent in-vivo water resistance and skin feel. It serves as an effective water-resistant film former in emulsion sunscreen formulations. Suitable for both spray emulsions and traditional creams or lotions, it performs well in systems containing organic or inorganic UV actives, or a combination of both. Additionally, UVA and UVB filters can be incorporated, enabling the formulation of broad-spectrum protection systems.

Peptiboost® CU P is a water-soluble copper tripeptide that enhances skin barrier function and promotes skin repair. Originally identified as glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (GHK-Cu), it supports the formation of copper-dependent enzymes essential for cellular function. Peptiboost® Cu P exhibits anti-wrinkle and anti-aging properties, firms the skin, and stimulates hair follicle enlargement and growth. It is recommended for use in skin care and hair care applications.

Instathix® is a synergistic blend of powders that serves as an effective emulsifier and thickener. It is naturally derived from plant and vegetable origins and offers a range of benefits, including improved thickness, emulsifying properties, and stabilization. The product is non-tacky, non-sticky, and odor-free, making it ideal for cosmetic applications. Instathix® is used in lotions and creams and functions as a stabilizer as well. Its key ingredients include tapioca starch, algin, sodium stearoyl lactylate, and xanthan gum.

Sucrablend SP V2 is a powdered emulsifier blend designed for creating oil-in-water emulsions with a rich texture. It can also stabilize oily gels made with Sucragel. Derived from vegetable and natural sources, it functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer. Sucrablend SP V2 is mild, easy to use, and preservative-free. It is biodegradable and suitable for skin care applications like makeup removers, massage products, body masks, skin cleansers, and bath scrubs. The product is certified by COSMOS and complies with EU Regulation No. 1272/2008. Key ingredients include sucrose palmitate and sucrose stearate. Available in plastic tubs, it is ideal for creams, lotions, and rinse-off applications.

Dermacryl® X is an acrylates copolymer designed to provide water and rub-off resistance, making it ideal for high SPF systems in both inorganic and organic emulsion-based sunscreens. It enhances the aesthetic appeal of formulations with low viscosity, a light feel, and water repellency. This film-forming ingredient is easy to disperse and compatible with a variety of skincare applications, including moisturizers, body lotions, face creams, and sunscreens. Dermacryl® X simplifies the formulation process as it requires no heat or neutralization. It is suitable for leave-on applications, offering superior performance and rub resistance in creams and lotions.

Lipex® 205 is a liquid cosmetic ingredient made from refined, fractionated, and deodorized vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii). It contains a high level of unsaponifiables, making it an excellent emollient. Suitable for dry skin, it is commonly used in creams, ointments, and leave-on treatments, providing emolliency and skin conditioning benefits.

Dystar Ultra Blue B.C is a blue pigment used in industrial applications. It functions as a pigment in industrial additives, providing a vibrant blue color in various formulations.