Naturex
Naturex’s hydranellys contains plant actives
that were extracted using a new generation
of solvents. Hydranellys’ skin care actives
work to restore and hydrate the skin.
Penreco
Penreco distributes ingredients made by
Monument Chemical, such as Versagel, a
gel technology that is offered in many versions
such as mineral oil, isohexadecane,
isopropyl palmitate and more for formulation
compatibility and effects. Penreco
also offers many versions of skin softening
and moisturizing petrolatum-based
(Ultima, Snow, Regent, Amber and more)
and white mineral oil-based Drakeol and
Peneteck product lines.
Shin-Etsu
Jojoba oil is the star ingredient in Shin-
Etsu’s X-22 6695B emulsifying silicone
elastomer. It can be used to emulsify
formulas without polyethylene glycol (PEG),
is compatible with organic oils and esters
and gives a silky skin feeling to skin care and
makeup.
Solvay
Solvay’s Macaderm CEB is a silicone
replacement based on babassu oil. This
product can be used as a lubricant in
personal care and cosmetic products and
it is biodegradable. Solvay’s Rheozan SH is
a 100% natural rheology modifier to help
stabilize formulations containing acidic actives
and electrolytes, leaving a velvety skin
after-feel.
Solvay’s Miracare SOFT 313 is a sulfatefree
and oxide-free surfactant system that
does not impact the environment, the company
said. The main ingredient is a glycine
derivative. The sustainable aguar bean is
the basis for Solvay’s Jaguar line of natural
polymers, which provide hair and body care
formulators with conditioning and texturizing
effects.
Expanding on the glitter trend, Solvay
offers Mirasheen Star, a pearlizing agent
for a wide range of personal care formulations.
Mirasheen Star was developed
through a multi-disciplinary approach with
experts in crystallization, chemistry and
surfactants. The small perlite is suitable
for sprays, as it will not affect the spraying
mechanism.
Stepan
Stepan released a bio-based suspension
agent called Step-Mild GCC for skin care
products. This ester can double as an emollient
and provides thickening, foam enhancing
and solubilizing properties. Stepan’s
Alpha-Step PC-48 is an oleo chemical-based
surfactant for foaming cleansers and is
completely biodegradable.
Tri-K
The benefits of ancient grains were promoted
by Tri-K Industries, a Galaxy company.
Quinoa Pro NPNF containing hydrolyzed
quinoa can be used to detangle, repair and
add shine to the hair and also soothe and
moisturize the skin. NaturePep Quinoa and
NaturePep Amaranth help under eye puffiness
and plumps fine hair, respectively.
Tri-K also offers a natural alternative to
silicone with Fision EcoSil. The ingredient
is derived from olive oil.
Vertellus
Castor oil from castor beans was used to
create Vertellus’ line of Surfactol emulsifiers.
They can be used in a variety of formulations
from shaving products to bath oils. Spray
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