Personal Care

Balance® RCFg is an alkali-swellable acrylic polymer designed for creating crystal-clear hair gels. Serving as both a fixative and rheology modifier, it simplifies formulations by replacing two ingredients with one. It offers exceptional versatility, functioning alone or in combination with Carbomer, fixative polymers, and rheology modifiers to achieve various textures and rheological properties.

Balance® CR is an acrylate emulsion resin designed for low-VOC aerosol systems. It provides excellent hold and formulation flexibility, making it ideal for meeting regulatory requirements or reducing costs. This resin is particularly suitable for hair care applications, such as hair spray, mousse, hair creams, and styling products. It offers benefits such as corrosion inhibition, strong hold, film formation, and enhanced sprayability. Balance® CR is also Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, and compliant with SARA 311/312. It is not listed in California Proposition 65. The INCI name for Balance® CR is Acrylates Copolymer, and it is available in liquid form.

Sucragel® CF is a liquid natural oil thickening agent and cold-process emulsifier, suitable for skin care applications such as skin cleansers, body masks, makeup removers, and bath and shower scrubs. It offers hydrating, moisturizing, and mild benefits, and is easy to use. Sucragel® CF is preservative-free, biodegradable, and naturally derived. It is available in pails and functions as both an emulsifier and thickener. Key ingredients include sucrose laurate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, and aqua. The product complies with COSMOS, RSPO certifications, and EU Regulation No. 1272/2008.

Dystar D&C Red 33 is a red dye used in cosmetic (e.g., shampoos, bubble baths), personal care (e.g., hair care), and pharmaceutical applications. It is an Azo Compound (Acid Red 33) and is FDA compliant with approvals in multiple global chemical inventories (e.g., AICS, EINECS, TSCA). The dye is odor-free and not listed under California Proposition 65, suitable for use in plastics, elastomers, and resins like polyamide 6.

COSMOS. BT3-S-EI functions as an antioxidant and filler, offering stability and performance enhancement across various applications. It is used in fragrances, bar soaps, cleaners, detergents, and toothpaste, contributing to texture and microbial control. Its versatility makes it suitable for home care and oral care formulations.

Pur Oxy Red B.C. 4P2040 also known as Iron Oxide Red, is a red pigment used in color cosmetics such as eye makeup, face powder, foundation, lipstick, and nail polish. It is also used in skin care applications like body lotion. Available in powder form, this pigment offers light fastness and complies with various regulatory standards including HMIS, NFPA, FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200, and EC No. 1907/2006. It is listed on several chemical inventories, including TSCA (USA), AICS (Australia), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada), and others. Suitable for use in leave-on, powder, and stick formats.

KahlResin 6720 Shorea Robusta + Sunflower Oil is a completely natural, high-viscosity liquid composed of Shorea Robusta resin and sunflower oil. It features a refractive index of 1.4918 and enhances film-forming properties, offering long-lasting performance. This makes it particularly suitable for color cosmetic products, providing a durable, natural finish. It contributes to high viscosity and excellent film formation, delivering a smooth application.

Pur Oxy Red B.C. 4P3551 also known as Iron Oxide Red, is a red pigment used in a variety of color cosmetic applications, including eye makeup, compact powder, foundation, lipstick, and mascara. Available in powder form, it is compliant with EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 and is suitable for leave-on, lotion, powder, and stick formats.

Lipex® 102 E-75™ 100% is a water-dispersible, non-ionic surfactant derived from shea butter. It functions as a thickening agent and solubilizer for lipophilic ingredients, allowing the formulation of gentle skin and hair care products. This additive-free ingredient is known for its skin conditioning, hair conditioning, and cleansing properties, while also reducing irritation. Suitable for rinse-off applications, it enhances the texture and effectiveness of cosmetic products, providing benefits for both skin and hair care.

GreenSolv™ 168 MB is a natural solubilizer that efficiently incorporates oils into a formulation's water phase. It easily handles even the most challenging essential oils and fragrances, maintaining clarity even at low concentrations. As a powerful alternative to synthetic solubilizers, it offers an eco-friendly solution for your products.

Lipex® SheaSoft TR™ is a refined, bleached, and deodorized vegetable fat derived from the fruit of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii). Sourced from a segregated, traceable supply chain under the AAK Kolo Nafaso program in West Africa, it features a semi-solid, creamy texture, a light color, and a high content of unsaponifiable matter.

Balance® 47 is a hydrophobically modified acrylic resin designed for superior performance in low-VOC aerosol and pump hair sprays containing water. It mitigates water-related issues such as increased viscosity, larger spray particle size, initial curl droop, extended drying time, and reduced hold and stiffness. Its unique composition and molecular weight distribution enable effective performance across a broad range of hair spray VOC levels, preventing actuator blockage and ensuring efficient hair coating.

GreenGard™ L is an innovative, patent-pending preservation system that combines the natural power of levulinic acid and arginine to effectively combat both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Upon skin application, it releases L-arginine, providing multiple skin benefits. L-arginine supports optimal skin moisturization, enhances collagen I production, and outperforms organic acid ionic salt competitors by significantly reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).

Akogel™is a blend of refined, hydrogenated and deodorised food grade vegetable oils and fats, carefully selected to obtain an oxidation stable product with a semi-solid consistency. This vegetable gel is developed to be an alternative to petroleum jellies. Akogel™ has a neutral odour and a light yellow colour.

Radigard™ SF-R is a non-GMO, natural antioxidant derived from rosemary, providing reliable protection against oxidation for various oils. It serves as an excellent alternative to soy-based tocopherol, extending shelf life and protecting the oil phase in formulations. Its antioxidant compounds make it ideal for use in cosmetic and personal care products.