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Ajinomoto North America Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Tel: 201-292-3180
Email: specialty_and_personal_care_cst@ajiusa.com
Website: www.ajiaminobeauty.com
Amisafe LL - DS - 22
INCI: Disodium sebacoyl bis-lauramidolysine
Use Levels: 0.5wt% for surfactant-based cleansing products
Applications: Facial wash, body wash, shampoo, hair conditioner
Comments: Improves foamability. It imparts excellent smoothness and lubricity.
Aquadew SPA-30 B
INCI: Sodium polyaspartate, butylene glycol, disodium EDTA
Use Levels: 1-5wt%
Applications: Skin care products, hair care products, sun care products, make-up products, health care
Comments: An anionic moisturizer that has high affinity for skin and hair. It leaves skin feeling moist, smooth and completely tack free. It also acts as an excellent moisturizer for hair, improves manageability and protects hair from split ends or breakage.
Amilite GCK-12-H
INCI: Potassium cocoyl glycinate, potassium cocoate
Use Levels: 10-35 wt%
Applications: Body wash, facial cleansers, shampoo
Comments: Amino acid-glycine based surfactant with excellent foaming property. It provides creamy and resilient foam even in the presence of oil and leaves skin feeling fresh without a taut feeling.
Amisoft ECS-22W
INCI: Disodium cocoyl glutamate
Use Levels: 10-35 wt%
Applications: Body wash, hand wash, hair shampoo, facial wash, make-up cleansing, bar soap
Comments: Natural, cost effective, mild, ecofriendly surfactant. It has excellent foaming power and foam stability. It provides conditioning and moisturizing effects to the hair and skin.
Arista Industries, Inc.
Wilton, CT
Tel: 203-761-1009
Email: info@aristaindustries.com
Website: www.aristaindustries.com
Moringa Oil
INCI: Moringa oleifera kernel oil
Use Levels: 1-100% depending on formula
Applications: Cosmetics and personal care, including eye treatment and anti-aging wrinkle formulas, as a perfume base, in massage and aromatherapy products, skin care lotions, creams and moisturizers and acne treatments and hair care products
Comments: Contains essential proteins, minerals and vitamins and high in oleic acid, which helps retain moisture. Natural anti-inflammatory and contains antiseptic properties. Moringa Oil has various antioxidant & skin rejuvenating qualities.
BASF Corporation
Florham Park NJ
Tel: 1-800-880-5768
Email: personal-care-na@basf.com
Website: www.carecreations.basf.com/?utm_source=HAP&utm_medium=ContentMarketing&utm_campaign=HAP/
Cetiol Ultimate
INCI: Undecane (and) tridecane
Use Levels: 2-10%
Applications: Creams, light moisturizers, sprayable lotions, natural formulations
Comments: Cetiol Ultimate is a light, volatile emollient derived from 100% natural, renewable sources that offers performance parity to synthetic cyclomethicone. Cetiol Ultimate is especially suited for use in face care and premium skin care products as well as natural concepts. NPA and Ecocert-certified.
Argassential
INCI: Lauryl glucoside (and) polyglyceryl 2-dihydroxy stearate (and) glycerin (and) dicaprylyl ether (and) sorbitol (and) argania spinosa extract (argania spinosa fruit extract)
Use Levels: 1-2%
Applications: Face care and lip care
Comments: The newest ingredient from the BASF Sustainable Argan Program addresses both lipoatrophy and collagen production to plump the skin and lips. By targeting two pathways, there is a measurable increase in volume, elasticity and firmness.
INCI: Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata extract
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Men’s care and skin care
Comments: The first bioactive ingredient from BASF developed specifically for men. By targeting versican, a proteoglycan that accumulates in men’s elastic fibers, there is significant improvement in viscoelasticity and a visible reduction in deep wrinkles.
Biosil Technologies Inc.
Allendale, NJ
Tel: 201-825-8800
E-mail: bioinfo@biosiltech.com
Website: www.biosiltech.com
PAE Complex Hydration and Repair
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) glycerin (and) phytic acid (and) laminaria saccharina extract
Use Level: 3-15.15%
Applications: Creams, lotions, serums, masks.
Comments: Exfoliating properties for skin, increases hydration, improves skin imperfections, reduces inflammation, moisturizes skin, provides chelating efficacy and is easy to use in formulations.
PAE Complex Oil Control
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) algae extract (and) phytic acid
Use Level: 3.3-10%
Applications: Creams, lotions, serums, masks, shampoos, conditioners, sprays.
Comments: Exfoliating properties for skin and scalp, decreases sebum production, moisturizes skin and hair, reduces inflammation, provides chelating efficacy, easy to use in formulations.
PAE Complex Skin Revitalizer
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) phytic acid (and) ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate
Use Level: 10-13.3%
Applications: Creams, lotions, serums, masks.
Comments: Exfoliating properties for skin, provides skin firming, improves skin tone, reduces inflammation and irritation, moisturizes skin, provides chelating efficacy and easy to use in formulations.
Centerchem Inc.
Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-822-9800
Email: cosmetics@centerchem.com
Website: www.centerchem.com
SYN-EYE
INCI: Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, sodium hyaluroniate, dunaliella salina extract
Use Levels: 1.0%
Applications: Anti-aging skin products
Comments: Syn-Eye is a multifunctional ingredient designed to help fight the appearance of lines and wrinkles as well as dark circles in the eye-area. It combines palmitoyl tripepide-5 with hyaluronic acid, panthenol and Dunaliella salina extract to yield visible results of reduced lines and wrinkles around the eye within 7 days. Syn-Eye efficacy was evaluated in a four week in vivo study. When tested against a placebo, Syn-Eye showed significant reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and smoother skin in only 7 days. Visibly brighter skin color in the dark circle area was noted after 14 days. Syn-Eye is the perfect addition to fast-acting and multifunctional eye care formulation.
AGascalm
INCI: Propanediol, glycerin, agastache Mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract
Use Levels: 1.0–3.0%
Applications: Skin care products
Comments: Agascalm is an active from the Mexican plant, Agastache Mexicana, which helps to reduce stress-induced inflammation and redness of the skin. Agascalm inhibits the release of some of the cytokines responsible for skin inflammation. It modulates the biochemical mechanisms that link psychological stress with skin deterioration and can be incorporated into any cosmetic product designed to repair and protect skin against the negative consequences caused by psychological stress. It is highly recommended for sensitive skin products, which target atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea.
Lingostem
INCI: Water, glycerin, vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit extract, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, gluconolactone, calcium gluconate
Use Levels: 1.00-3.0%
Applications: Skin care and sun care products
Comments: Lingostem is a stem cell culture derived from the Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry or cowberry). It has been developed in the manner where cells are stressed with light to encourage the production of protective polyphenols. It contains anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids, flavan-3-ols and flavonols. The active components of Lingostem fight the signs of photoaging by limiting the oxidative and inflammatory damage that UV and IR radiation causes to the skin cell and extracellular matrix. An UVA Oxidative Stress Test has shown that Lingostem restores the antioxidant capacity of the skin, which is challenged by solar exposure. Lingostem is a great addition for cosmetic product targeting prevention and repair from photoaging as well as product providing infrared protection.
CLR Chemisches Laboratorium
Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH
Berlin / Germany
Tel: +49 30 85 10 26 0
Email: info@clr-berlin.com
Website: www.clr-berlin.com
ProRenew Complex CLR
INCI: Lactococcus ferment lysate
Suggested Use Levels: 3%
Applications: Skin regeneration, barrier maintenance and repair, skin protection
Comments: Based on probiotic technology, ProRenew Complex CLR acts on essential features in the aging process of the skin, its ability to both successfully adapt to its constantly changing environment and to effectively renew itself.
Corbion Purac
Gorinchem, the Netherlands
Tel: +31 183 695 695
Email: biobased@corbion.com
Website: www.corbion.com/personalcare
Purac UltraPure
INCI: Lactic acid (and) aqua
Suggested Use Levels: For moisturization, 2–5%; for anti-aging, 5-10%.
Applications: Skin care (moisturization and anti-aging)
Comments: Purac UltraPure is a unique, high-quality grade of L-lactic acid with an extremely low base odor and a water-clear appearance. It is the purest natural lactic acid available and brings powerful moisturization and anti-aging properties to formulations where an exceptionally low base odor is required.
Croda Inc
Edison, NJ
Tel: 732-417-0800
Email: marketing-usa@croda.com
Website: crodapersonalcare.com
Crodarom Elfe Flower
INCI: Glycerin, water, epimedium grandiflorum flower/leaf/stem extract
Use Levels: Max. 5%
Applications: Anti-aging skin care, creams, color cosmetics, hair masks, massage oils, bath bombs
Comments: Traditionally used as aphrodisiac, it has played a vital multifaceted role in traditional Asian medicine for at least 1,000 years. With anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tiredness properties, Crodarom Elfe Flower is an ideal ingredient for anti-fatigue or tonifying concepts.
Prolevis
INCI: Aqua and hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Use Levels: 0.5%-1.5%
Applications: Face/neck creams, firming treatments, creams and lotions, mature skin care products, green products
Comments: A high molecular weight protein with exceptional film forming capabilities, Prolevis envelops the skin, instantly smoothing visible surface wrinkles and imperfections. With up to 75% of volunteers highlighting that Prolevis gave them instantly smoother looking skin, it is the obvious choice for anti-aging skin care formulations where, to the discerning consumer, seeing is believing.
Cithrol 10GTIS
INCI: PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Use Levels: 5%-30% w/w
Applications: Microemulsion oil cleansers, cleansing oils
Comments: Cithrol 10GTIS creates advanced high performance microemulsion facial cleansers that are crystal clear, gentle to skin and easily rinsed with no oily residue. A highly effective and mild surfactant, Cithrol 10GTIS allows the formulation of crystal clear facial cleansers made up of oil and water in a microemulsion, maintaining the perfect hydro-lipophilic balance required for this type of high performance system. Cithrol 10GTIS can also be used to create simple oil cleansers, emulsifying cleansing oils on contact with water.
Evonik Corporation
Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-727-0709
Email: amy.caudill@evonik.com
Website: www.evonik.com/personal-care
SK-Influx V skin-identical lipid concentrate
INCI: Ceramide NP; Ceramide AP; Ceramide EOP; phytosphingosine; cholesterol; sodium lauroyl lactylate; carbomer; xanthan gum
Use Levels: Typically, 3 to 5% for aging or dry skin
Applications: Formulations for aging skin, dry skin or sensitive skin
Comments: SK-Influx is a skin-identical lipid concentrate that helps restore the protective barrier function of the skin. SK-Influx V is a new version of SK-Influx, with non-animal cholesterol (vegetal-derived, semi-synthetic cholesterol) that is chemically and physically indistinguishable from the animal-based product.
TEGO Cosmo C 100 multifunctional additive
INCI: Creatine
Use Levels: 0.5 to 1.4% by weight
Applications: Formulations for skin soothing, anti-aging, after-sun and moisturizing.
Comments: Manufactured via a patented process, Tego Cosmo C 100 is the highest quality and purity creatine available on the market. It is important as a multifunctional additive for both skin and hair care formulations.
TEGO Care PBS 6, PEG-free O/W emulsifier
INCI: Polyglyceryl-6 stearate (and) polyglyceryl-6 behenate
Use Levels: Approx. 2.5 to 4.0% in lotions and sprays.
Applications: Ideal for sun care lotions and sprays and other challenging fluid emulsions with difficult to stabilize ingredients.
Comments: Tego Care PBS 6 provides excellent stabilization for all types of O/W lotions and sprays, especially low-viscous ones, and including sun care products with high amounts of water soluble UV filters in combination with insect repellents. It is fully based on renewable sources and thus, Ecocert, NaTrue and Cosmos certified.
Gattefossé
Paramus, NJ
Tel: 201-265-4800
Email: info@gattefossecorp.com
Website: www.gattefosse.com
Gatuline Renew
INCI: Butylene glycol (and) water (and) cryptomeria japonica bud extract
Suggested Use Levels: 1%
Applications: Skin care, anti-aging, moisturizing, skin perfectors, pro-aging lines
Comments: Gatuline Renew acts specifically on skin texture – smoothing, hydrating and softening the skin to give it a visibly younger appearance. It relaunches the cell renewal mechanism, restoring the capacity of the skin to regenerate and defend itself.
Gatuline Spot-Light
INCI: Butylene glycol (and) actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit water (and) alcohol (and) sophora flavescens root extract
Use Levels: 3%
Applications: Skin lightening, age spot corrector
Comments: Gatuline Spot-Light is a new, natural and in vivo substantiated active ingredient that works in both the epidermis and dermis to prevent and treat the appearance of age spots on the skin.
Hallstar
Chicago, IL
Tel: 877-427-4255
Website: www.hallstar.com
Biochemica Calendula Butter
INCI: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil (and) hydrogenated vegetable oil (and) calendula officinalis flower extract
Use Levels: Up to 10%
Applications: Facial, hand and body care, including baby care and after sun skin care.
Comments: Biochemica Calendula Butter is an off-white butter produced via lipid extraction of finely ground Calendula officinalis flowers used to impart moisturization while providing additional care to tender, stressed and damaged skin.
Independent Chemical
Glendale, NY
Tel: 718-894-0700
Email: lu@independentchemical.com
Website: www.independentchemical.com
IPBS-F
INCI: Isopropylbenzyl salicylate
Use Levels: 0.1-5%
Applications: Skin care creams and lotions, hair care, makeup, sun care, fragrances
Comments: Vevy Europe’s IPBS-F is an enhancer and stabilizer of fragrances in a wide variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. It helps to strengthen the odor and extend its longevity. IPBS-F has excellent compatibility with surfactants and essential oils.
BergaCare SmartLipids
INCI: Depends on customers’ individual lipid combination
Use Levels: 2-10%
Applications: Tailor-made solutions can be developed to meet individual customer needs. Initial applications are concentrated around antioxidants/anti-aging products, whitening applications and sun care
Comments: BergaCare SmartLipids is a powerful lipid-based delivery system designed for the protection and controlled release of active substances. It helps to improve the efficacy of actives in the formulation, enhance penetration, control releases and restore skin’s natural barrier function. The system is open to custom-design.
Inolex
Philadelphia, PA
Tel: 215-271-2621
Email: cosmeticinfo@inolex.com
Website: www.inolex.com
SustOleo MCT
INCI: Triheptanoin
Use Levels: Formula dependent
Applications: Lotions, creams, butter, cleansing oils, serums, foundations and other color cosmetics.
Comments: SustOleo MCT is a palm-free, natural alternative to caprylic/capric triglycerides. It is a medium spreading, clear and odorless, natural emollient with an elegant after feel. SustOleo MCT has excellent solvent properties for sun filters and is an exceptional dispersing agent for inorganic sun filters and pigments. It is an ideal alternative to MCTs that are typically derived from palm.
SustOleo DCS
INCI: Dicapryl succinate
Use Levels: Formula dependent
Applications: Lotions, creams, butter, cleansing oils, serums, foundations and other color cosmetics.
Comments: SustOleo DCS is a palm-free, 100% natural emollient and slip agent with light cushion and silky after feel. It is a hydrolytically stable, light emollient derived from natural sources and is ideal for improving aesthetics of formulations. SustOleo DCS is an excellent solubilizer for sun filters and dispersing agent for pigments and inorganic filters. Ecocertified and readily biodegradable, SustOleo DCS can be used to reduce the greasiness of oils and is an ideal alternative to palm derived emollients.
SustOleo TBS
INCI: Tristearin (and) tribehenin
Use Levels: Formula dependent
Applications: Lotions, creams, butter, cleansing oils, serums, foundations and other color cosmetics.
Comments: SustOleo TSB is a palm-free, natural solid emollient that provides unique textures and sensorial properties. It is a non-greasy, semi-solid with a luxurious feel that stabilizes w/o and o/w emulsions. In lipsticks and other anhydrous products, SustOleo TSB reduces sweating and drag while providing an easy pay-off and silky feel to formulations.
Kobo Products, Inc.
Tel: 908-941-3402
Email: gdrost@koboproductsinc.com
Website: www.koboproducts.com
SESQ-MH5
INCI: Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) silica
Applications: Emulsions, gels
Use levels: 1-10%
Comments: This hydrophilic silicone microsphere is used in the water phase to impart a smooth, silky feel upon application. It helps to achieve good payoff and soft focus effect in skin care formulas.
CES-1104
INCI: Dimethicone (and) water (aqua) (and) glycerin (and) pentylene glycol (and) dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer (and) amodimethicone (and) carbomer (and) phenoxyethanol (and) sodium hydroxide (and) disodium edta
Applications: Emulsions, gels
Use levels: 1-50%
Comments: Nusil’s CES-1104 is an encapsulated hydrophilic elastomer gel that can be added to the water phase or post emulsification. Upon application, the encapsulated CES materials break and offer an initial refreshing feel that is followed by a velvety silicone release.
Purecork (B 500, B 1000)
INCI: Quercus Suber Bark
Applications: Emulsions, gels, hot pours
Use levels: 1-10%
Comments: Cork is a 100% natural and sustainable material harvested from trees every nine years. This effective, lightweight exfoliator is less abrasive compared to other natural exfoliators such as minerals and seeds. Purecork B 500 (.5mm) is recommended for facial exfoliation and Purecork B 1000 (1mm) for body exfoliation products.
Mibelle Biochemistry
Buchs / Switzerland
Tel: +41 62 836 17 31
Email: info@mibellebiochemistry.com
Website: www.mibellebiochemistry.com
vin-uplift
INCI: Wine (and) caesalpinia spinosa gum (and) maltodextrin (and) aqua/water
Use Levels: 0.5–2%
Applications: Formulations with an immediate hydration, smoothing and lifting effect.
Comments: The Vin-upLift rapid skin lifting system is powered by a unique fusion of exclusive Swiss ice wine and the moisture binding skeleton of Caesalpinia spinosa polysaccharides.
CM-Glucan Forte
INCI: Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan
Use Levels: 0.02-0.1%
Applications: Irritated skin & scalp, skin prone to atopic conditions, sensitive skin care
Comments: CM-Glucan Forte is a special beta glucan from baker’s yeast. This single molecule product is designed to rebalance the immune system, soothe irritations and strengthen the skin barrier.
PhytocelLtec Nunatak
INCI: Saponaria pumila callus culture extract (and) isomalt (and) lecithin (and) aqua/water
Suggested Use Levels: 0.4–1%
Applications: Stem cell cosmetics, anti-aging, firming and collagen boosting formulations
Comments: PhytoCellTec nunatak is based on stem cells, which come from the high alpine plant Saponaria pumila. This flower survived the last ice age. Its distinctive survival characteristics are preserved in their stem cells and are now available for skin care.
Penreco
Karns City, PA
Tel: 724-756-0110
Email: penreco@clmt.com
Website: www.penreco.com
Versagel SQ
INCI: Squalane (and) ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer ( and) butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer (and) pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Applications: Hair/beard conditioning
Comments: Versagel SQ is a gelled squalane product and is a great additive or substitute in both oil-based formulas and emulsions. It is a high quality replacement for shark and olive squalene and derived from plant sugar, Ecocert-approved and readily biodegradable. It works well in skin care, sun care and baby care.
Seiwa Kasei Co., Ltd.
Higashiosaka, Osaka
Tel: +81-72-987-2626
Email: sales@seiwakasei.co.jp
Website: www.seiwakasei.jp/en
Amitose R
INCI: Dihydroxypropyl arginine HCl
Use Levels: 1%
Applications: Face wash, facial cleaner, skin toner, shampoo, hair conditioner
Comments: Amitose R is a novel glycerin derivative produced by binding glycerin and arginine using proprietary technology. The moisturizing effect derived from the glycerin structure and the adsorption property from the arginine structure help both skin and hair.
Amitose 3GA
INCI: 3-glyceryl ascorbate, glycerin
Suggested Use Levels: 3%
Applications: Serum, skin toner, cream, gel
Comments: Amitose 3GA is a special vitamin C derivative that enables to approach “anti-aging” from various angles: anti-wrinkle effect, suppression of inflammation, improvement of elasticity and luminosity etc. In addition, it is suitable to develop anti-aging emulsion and gel products containing vitamin C.
Amitose MGA
INCI: Myristyl 3-glyceryl ascorbate, butylene glycol
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: “VC-emulsifying” cream, gel
Comments: Amitose MGA is a unique vitamin C derivative having oil-in-water emulsifying ability that other vitamin C derivatives do not have. Amitose MGA enables formulators to develop innovative high-class cosmetics such as cream formulations made from only cosmetic active agents. It has anti-acne efficacy and excellent lightening effect.
Silab
Brive, France
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 84 58 40
Email: silab@silab.fr
Website: www.silab.fr
Eternaline
INCI: Helichrysum stoechas extract
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Anti-aging regenerative day/night skin care
Comments: Rich in oligosaccharides from common shrubby everlasting, Eternaline regenerates the extracellular matrix by stimulating the synthesis of periostin, which slows down over time. The structure of collagen fibers is regenerated and dermal tissue is consolidated. The skin regains firmness and tone, wrinkles are reduced and the oval face is strengthened.
Mitokinyl
INCI: Yeast extract
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Anti-pollution facial and body skin care
Comments: Rich in glucomannans from the yeast Pichia heedii, Mitokinyl protects fragile skin against urban stresses. By regulating the synthesis of mitokines and the deactivation of AhR, major biological pathways identified in the fight against pollution, it allows the skin to recover an effective functional barrier.
Filmexel
INCI: Kappaphycus alvarezii extract & Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract
Use Levels: 0.5-1% (substrate-free and preservative-free powder)
Applications: Skin care, makeup, hygiene, toiletries
Comments: Designed from a unique technology, Filmexel is a second skin natural biopolymer that has many properties. As a film-forming ingredient, it protects the skin from harmful exogenous agents. Genuine tensor since the first application, its smoothing and anti-wrinkle effects are proven in various formulas, at different doses and with Caucasian and Asian volunteer panels.
Sonneborn
Parsippany, NJ
Tel: 201-760-2949
Email: Maureen.iannucci@sonneborn.com
Website: www.sonneborn.com
Shea XP Active Base Emollient
INCI: Petrolatum USP and butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
Use Levels: 2-100%
Applications: Skin care, body creams and lotions, lip products, hair, rinse-off applications, ointments and color cosmetics
Comments: Shea XP Active Base Emollient is a unique biofunctional petrolatum made with AAK Shea Technology. The synergistic nature of Shea XP launches a new active base emollient with highly protective bio improvement benefits. Shea XP delivers the trusted protection of petrolatum with the known functionality of shea butter. This patent-pending technology delivers active base emollient performance in a rheologically stable system for superior performance in a wide range of markets.
TC USA Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 800-915-0066
Email: Samples@tc-usa.com
Website: www.TC-USA.com
Essachem SM
INCI: Water, octyldodecyl olivate, glycerin, propanediol, cocos nucifera (coconut) water, lecithin, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, sodium benzoate, citric acid
Use Levels: 8.00-20.00%
Applications: Cold process emulsions, hydrogels and low viscosity spray formulations.
Comments: The Essachem SM is a low viscosity, low particle size spray milk that contains 40% of a Natural Sensory Complex derived from olive seed. It is ideal for cold process emulsions, low viscosity spray formulations and hydrogel formulations that require a soft silky spread. The Essachem SM low particle size, Natural Sensory Complex, will aid in delivering the target sensory from the water phase of the formulation.
Zeniveg
INCI: Octyl dodecanol, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, stearyl behenate, polyhydroxystearic acid, behenic acid, cetyl stearate, stearyl stearate
Use Levels: 1.0-10.0%
Applications: Moisturizers, lotions, ointments and balms, sunscreen lotions and after sun moisturizers, pomades, conditioners and styling products, color cosmetics including lipsticks, mascaras, foundations and pencils and cuticle care products
Comments: Zeniveg is a soft and creamy all-vegetable moisturizer, providing superb barrier and moisturizing qualities without the greasiness of conventional butters. It has great skin feel, and starts melting at skin temperature giving it good transition and play time. Zeniveg offers outstanding formulation flexibility in high water containing skin care emulsions, from light daily lotions to heavy moisturizing body butters.
TI-NatSurf QCB
INCI: Water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, myristamine oxide, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, decyl glucoside
Use Levels: 25-50%
Applications: Functionally targeted additive for skin cleansing applications.
Comments: TI-NatSurf QCB provides enhanced performance with excellent hydrophobe compatibility in skin cleansing systems. It has superb fragrance solubilizing properties in clear systems, without compromising foam and viscosity of the formulations. TI-NatSurf also provides enhanced performance in replacement of secondary surfactants in traditional sulfated systems.
TRI-K Industries
Denville, NJ
Tel: 973-298-8850
Email: info@tri-k.com
Website: www.tri-k.com
Fision Wrinklefix
INCI: Water, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydrolyzed pea protein, glycine, proline, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Face and eye creams, serums & masks
Comments: Introducing Fision WrinkleFix, a superior multi-active complex to target deep wrinkles and age spots. Through in vivo tests, this product was shown to minimize the appearance of wrinkles, improve cell vitality and stimulate hyaluronic acid production.
Fision Instant Lift
INCI: Water, hydrolyzed soy protein, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum
Use Levels: 3-5%
Applications: Face & eye lifting serums, gel masks, body firming creams
Comments: A natural, non-GMO, water soluble and easy to use solution creates a lightweight film that tightens for immediate skin firming to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Consumer evaluations confirm that after only one application, Fision Instant Lift leaves skin firmer, younger-looking and more radiant than both the placebo and baseline. It is ideal to create smooth skin for a photoshopped appearance or use as a #NoMakeupMakeup look.
PhytoVie Defense
INCI: Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Skin protecting serums and creams, face and body primers, moisturizing creams, BB/CC products
Comments: A biodegradable, botanical based polymer made from tung (China wood) and rapeseed oils, PhytoVie Defense forms a flexible and uniform film on the skin for even coverage that has the power to stay on skin longer, delivering superior protection from damage. In a clinical anti-pollution study, treatment with PhytoVie Defense showed a 32% improvement in protection from microparticles.
Raleigh, NC
Tel: 201-292-3180
Email: specialty_and_personal_care_cst@ajiusa.com
Website: www.ajiaminobeauty.com
Amisafe LL - DS - 22
INCI: Disodium sebacoyl bis-lauramidolysine
Use Levels: 0.5wt% for surfactant-based cleansing products
Applications: Facial wash, body wash, shampoo, hair conditioner
Comments: Improves foamability. It imparts excellent smoothness and lubricity.
Aquadew SPA-30 B
INCI: Sodium polyaspartate, butylene glycol, disodium EDTA
Use Levels: 1-5wt%
Applications: Skin care products, hair care products, sun care products, make-up products, health care
Comments: An anionic moisturizer that has high affinity for skin and hair. It leaves skin feeling moist, smooth and completely tack free. It also acts as an excellent moisturizer for hair, improves manageability and protects hair from split ends or breakage.
Amilite GCK-12-H
INCI: Potassium cocoyl glycinate, potassium cocoate
Use Levels: 10-35 wt%
Applications: Body wash, facial cleansers, shampoo
Comments: Amino acid-glycine based surfactant with excellent foaming property. It provides creamy and resilient foam even in the presence of oil and leaves skin feeling fresh without a taut feeling.
Amisoft ECS-22W
INCI: Disodium cocoyl glutamate
Use Levels: 10-35 wt%
Applications: Body wash, hand wash, hair shampoo, facial wash, make-up cleansing, bar soap
Comments: Natural, cost effective, mild, ecofriendly surfactant. It has excellent foaming power and foam stability. It provides conditioning and moisturizing effects to the hair and skin.
Arista Industries, Inc.
Wilton, CT
Tel: 203-761-1009
Email: info@aristaindustries.com
Website: www.aristaindustries.com
Moringa Oil
INCI: Moringa oleifera kernel oil
Use Levels: 1-100% depending on formula
Applications: Cosmetics and personal care, including eye treatment and anti-aging wrinkle formulas, as a perfume base, in massage and aromatherapy products, skin care lotions, creams and moisturizers and acne treatments and hair care products
Comments: Contains essential proteins, minerals and vitamins and high in oleic acid, which helps retain moisture. Natural anti-inflammatory and contains antiseptic properties. Moringa Oil has various antioxidant & skin rejuvenating qualities.
BASF Corporation
Florham Park NJ
Tel: 1-800-880-5768
Email: personal-care-na@basf.com
Website: www.carecreations.basf.com/?utm_source=HAP&utm_medium=ContentMarketing&utm_campaign=HAP/
Cetiol Ultimate
INCI: Undecane (and) tridecane
Use Levels: 2-10%
Applications: Creams, light moisturizers, sprayable lotions, natural formulations
Comments: Cetiol Ultimate is a light, volatile emollient derived from 100% natural, renewable sources that offers performance parity to synthetic cyclomethicone. Cetiol Ultimate is especially suited for use in face care and premium skin care products as well as natural concepts. NPA and Ecocert-certified.
Argassential
INCI: Lauryl glucoside (and) polyglyceryl 2-dihydroxy stearate (and) glycerin (and) dicaprylyl ether (and) sorbitol (and) argania spinosa extract (argania spinosa fruit extract)
Use Levels: 1-2%
Applications: Face care and lip care
Comments: The newest ingredient from the BASF Sustainable Argan Program addresses both lipoatrophy and collagen production to plump the skin and lips. By targeting two pathways, there is a measurable increase in volume, elasticity and firmness.
INCI: Hydrolyzed adansonia digitata extract
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Men’s care and skin care
Comments: The first bioactive ingredient from BASF developed specifically for men. By targeting versican, a proteoglycan that accumulates in men’s elastic fibers, there is significant improvement in viscoelasticity and a visible reduction in deep wrinkles.
Biosil Technologies Inc.
Allendale, NJ
Tel: 201-825-8800
E-mail: bioinfo@biosiltech.com
Website: www.biosiltech.com
PAE Complex Hydration and Repair
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) glycerin (and) phytic acid (and) laminaria saccharina extract
Use Level: 3-15.15%
Applications: Creams, lotions, serums, masks.
Comments: Exfoliating properties for skin, increases hydration, improves skin imperfections, reduces inflammation, moisturizes skin, provides chelating efficacy and is easy to use in formulations.
PAE Complex Oil Control
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) algae extract (and) phytic acid
Use Level: 3.3-10%
Applications: Creams, lotions, serums, masks, shampoos, conditioners, sprays.
Comments: Exfoliating properties for skin and scalp, decreases sebum production, moisturizes skin and hair, reduces inflammation, provides chelating efficacy, easy to use in formulations.
PAE Complex Skin Revitalizer
INCI: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) phytic acid (and) ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate
Use Level: 10-13.3%
Applications: Creams, lotions, serums, masks.
Comments: Exfoliating properties for skin, provides skin firming, improves skin tone, reduces inflammation and irritation, moisturizes skin, provides chelating efficacy and easy to use in formulations.
Centerchem Inc.
Norwalk, CT
Tel: 203-822-9800
Email: cosmetics@centerchem.com
Website: www.centerchem.com
SYN-EYE
INCI: Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol, sodium hyaluroniate, dunaliella salina extract
Use Levels: 1.0%
Applications: Anti-aging skin products
Comments: Syn-Eye is a multifunctional ingredient designed to help fight the appearance of lines and wrinkles as well as dark circles in the eye-area. It combines palmitoyl tripepide-5 with hyaluronic acid, panthenol and Dunaliella salina extract to yield visible results of reduced lines and wrinkles around the eye within 7 days. Syn-Eye efficacy was evaluated in a four week in vivo study. When tested against a placebo, Syn-Eye showed significant reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and smoother skin in only 7 days. Visibly brighter skin color in the dark circle area was noted after 14 days. Syn-Eye is the perfect addition to fast-acting and multifunctional eye care formulation.
AGascalm
INCI: Propanediol, glycerin, agastache Mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract
Use Levels: 1.0–3.0%
Applications: Skin care products
Comments: Agascalm is an active from the Mexican plant, Agastache Mexicana, which helps to reduce stress-induced inflammation and redness of the skin. Agascalm inhibits the release of some of the cytokines responsible for skin inflammation. It modulates the biochemical mechanisms that link psychological stress with skin deterioration and can be incorporated into any cosmetic product designed to repair and protect skin against the negative consequences caused by psychological stress. It is highly recommended for sensitive skin products, which target atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea.
Lingostem
INCI: Water, glycerin, vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit extract, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, gluconolactone, calcium gluconate
Use Levels: 1.00-3.0%
Applications: Skin care and sun care products
Comments: Lingostem is a stem cell culture derived from the Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry or cowberry). It has been developed in the manner where cells are stressed with light to encourage the production of protective polyphenols. It contains anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids, flavan-3-ols and flavonols. The active components of Lingostem fight the signs of photoaging by limiting the oxidative and inflammatory damage that UV and IR radiation causes to the skin cell and extracellular matrix. An UVA Oxidative Stress Test has shown that Lingostem restores the antioxidant capacity of the skin, which is challenged by solar exposure. Lingostem is a great addition for cosmetic product targeting prevention and repair from photoaging as well as product providing infrared protection.
CLR Chemisches Laboratorium
Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH
Berlin / Germany
Tel: +49 30 85 10 26 0
Email: info@clr-berlin.com
Website: www.clr-berlin.com
ProRenew Complex CLR
INCI: Lactococcus ferment lysate
Suggested Use Levels: 3%
Applications: Skin regeneration, barrier maintenance and repair, skin protection
Comments: Based on probiotic technology, ProRenew Complex CLR acts on essential features in the aging process of the skin, its ability to both successfully adapt to its constantly changing environment and to effectively renew itself.
Corbion Purac
Gorinchem, the Netherlands
Tel: +31 183 695 695
Email: biobased@corbion.com
Website: www.corbion.com/personalcare
Purac UltraPure
INCI: Lactic acid (and) aqua
Suggested Use Levels: For moisturization, 2–5%; for anti-aging, 5-10%.
Applications: Skin care (moisturization and anti-aging)
Comments: Purac UltraPure is a unique, high-quality grade of L-lactic acid with an extremely low base odor and a water-clear appearance. It is the purest natural lactic acid available and brings powerful moisturization and anti-aging properties to formulations where an exceptionally low base odor is required.
Croda Inc
Edison, NJ
Tel: 732-417-0800
Email: marketing-usa@croda.com
Website: crodapersonalcare.com
Crodarom Elfe Flower
INCI: Glycerin, water, epimedium grandiflorum flower/leaf/stem extract
Use Levels: Max. 5%
Applications: Anti-aging skin care, creams, color cosmetics, hair masks, massage oils, bath bombs
Comments: Traditionally used as aphrodisiac, it has played a vital multifaceted role in traditional Asian medicine for at least 1,000 years. With anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tiredness properties, Crodarom Elfe Flower is an ideal ingredient for anti-fatigue or tonifying concepts.
Prolevis
INCI: Aqua and hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Use Levels: 0.5%-1.5%
Applications: Face/neck creams, firming treatments, creams and lotions, mature skin care products, green products
Comments: A high molecular weight protein with exceptional film forming capabilities, Prolevis envelops the skin, instantly smoothing visible surface wrinkles and imperfections. With up to 75% of volunteers highlighting that Prolevis gave them instantly smoother looking skin, it is the obvious choice for anti-aging skin care formulations where, to the discerning consumer, seeing is believing.
Cithrol 10GTIS
INCI: PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Use Levels: 5%-30% w/w
Applications: Microemulsion oil cleansers, cleansing oils
Comments: Cithrol 10GTIS creates advanced high performance microemulsion facial cleansers that are crystal clear, gentle to skin and easily rinsed with no oily residue. A highly effective and mild surfactant, Cithrol 10GTIS allows the formulation of crystal clear facial cleansers made up of oil and water in a microemulsion, maintaining the perfect hydro-lipophilic balance required for this type of high performance system. Cithrol 10GTIS can also be used to create simple oil cleansers, emulsifying cleansing oils on contact with water.
Evonik Corporation
Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-727-0709
Email: amy.caudill@evonik.com
Website: www.evonik.com/personal-care
SK-Influx V skin-identical lipid concentrate
INCI: Ceramide NP; Ceramide AP; Ceramide EOP; phytosphingosine; cholesterol; sodium lauroyl lactylate; carbomer; xanthan gum
Use Levels: Typically, 3 to 5% for aging or dry skin
Applications: Formulations for aging skin, dry skin or sensitive skin
Comments: SK-Influx is a skin-identical lipid concentrate that helps restore the protective barrier function of the skin. SK-Influx V is a new version of SK-Influx, with non-animal cholesterol (vegetal-derived, semi-synthetic cholesterol) that is chemically and physically indistinguishable from the animal-based product.
TEGO Cosmo C 100 multifunctional additive
INCI: Creatine
Use Levels: 0.5 to 1.4% by weight
Applications: Formulations for skin soothing, anti-aging, after-sun and moisturizing.
Comments: Manufactured via a patented process, Tego Cosmo C 100 is the highest quality and purity creatine available on the market. It is important as a multifunctional additive for both skin and hair care formulations.
TEGO Care PBS 6, PEG-free O/W emulsifier
INCI: Polyglyceryl-6 stearate (and) polyglyceryl-6 behenate
Use Levels: Approx. 2.5 to 4.0% in lotions and sprays.
Applications: Ideal for sun care lotions and sprays and other challenging fluid emulsions with difficult to stabilize ingredients.
Comments: Tego Care PBS 6 provides excellent stabilization for all types of O/W lotions and sprays, especially low-viscous ones, and including sun care products with high amounts of water soluble UV filters in combination with insect repellents. It is fully based on renewable sources and thus, Ecocert, NaTrue and Cosmos certified.
Gattefossé
Paramus, NJ
Tel: 201-265-4800
Email: info@gattefossecorp.com
Website: www.gattefosse.com
Gatuline Renew
INCI: Butylene glycol (and) water (and) cryptomeria japonica bud extract
Suggested Use Levels: 1%
Applications: Skin care, anti-aging, moisturizing, skin perfectors, pro-aging lines
Comments: Gatuline Renew acts specifically on skin texture – smoothing, hydrating and softening the skin to give it a visibly younger appearance. It relaunches the cell renewal mechanism, restoring the capacity of the skin to regenerate and defend itself.
Gatuline Spot-Light
INCI: Butylene glycol (and) actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit water (and) alcohol (and) sophora flavescens root extract
Use Levels: 3%
Applications: Skin lightening, age spot corrector
Comments: Gatuline Spot-Light is a new, natural and in vivo substantiated active ingredient that works in both the epidermis and dermis to prevent and treat the appearance of age spots on the skin.
Hallstar
Chicago, IL
Tel: 877-427-4255
Website: www.hallstar.com
Biochemica Calendula Butter
INCI: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil (and) hydrogenated vegetable oil (and) calendula officinalis flower extract
Use Levels: Up to 10%
Applications: Facial, hand and body care, including baby care and after sun skin care.
Comments: Biochemica Calendula Butter is an off-white butter produced via lipid extraction of finely ground Calendula officinalis flowers used to impart moisturization while providing additional care to tender, stressed and damaged skin.
Independent Chemical
Glendale, NY
Tel: 718-894-0700
Email: lu@independentchemical.com
Website: www.independentchemical.com
IPBS-F
INCI: Isopropylbenzyl salicylate
Use Levels: 0.1-5%
Applications: Skin care creams and lotions, hair care, makeup, sun care, fragrances
Comments: Vevy Europe’s IPBS-F is an enhancer and stabilizer of fragrances in a wide variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. It helps to strengthen the odor and extend its longevity. IPBS-F has excellent compatibility with surfactants and essential oils.
BergaCare SmartLipids
INCI: Depends on customers’ individual lipid combination
Use Levels: 2-10%
Applications: Tailor-made solutions can be developed to meet individual customer needs. Initial applications are concentrated around antioxidants/anti-aging products, whitening applications and sun care
Comments: BergaCare SmartLipids is a powerful lipid-based delivery system designed for the protection and controlled release of active substances. It helps to improve the efficacy of actives in the formulation, enhance penetration, control releases and restore skin’s natural barrier function. The system is open to custom-design.
Inolex
Philadelphia, PA
Tel: 215-271-2621
Email: cosmeticinfo@inolex.com
Website: www.inolex.com
SustOleo MCT
INCI: Triheptanoin
Use Levels: Formula dependent
Applications: Lotions, creams, butter, cleansing oils, serums, foundations and other color cosmetics.
Comments: SustOleo MCT is a palm-free, natural alternative to caprylic/capric triglycerides. It is a medium spreading, clear and odorless, natural emollient with an elegant after feel. SustOleo MCT has excellent solvent properties for sun filters and is an exceptional dispersing agent for inorganic sun filters and pigments. It is an ideal alternative to MCTs that are typically derived from palm.
SustOleo DCS
INCI: Dicapryl succinate
Use Levels: Formula dependent
Applications: Lotions, creams, butter, cleansing oils, serums, foundations and other color cosmetics.
Comments: SustOleo DCS is a palm-free, 100% natural emollient and slip agent with light cushion and silky after feel. It is a hydrolytically stable, light emollient derived from natural sources and is ideal for improving aesthetics of formulations. SustOleo DCS is an excellent solubilizer for sun filters and dispersing agent for pigments and inorganic filters. Ecocertified and readily biodegradable, SustOleo DCS can be used to reduce the greasiness of oils and is an ideal alternative to palm derived emollients.
SustOleo TBS
INCI: Tristearin (and) tribehenin
Use Levels: Formula dependent
Applications: Lotions, creams, butter, cleansing oils, serums, foundations and other color cosmetics.
Comments: SustOleo TSB is a palm-free, natural solid emollient that provides unique textures and sensorial properties. It is a non-greasy, semi-solid with a luxurious feel that stabilizes w/o and o/w emulsions. In lipsticks and other anhydrous products, SustOleo TSB reduces sweating and drag while providing an easy pay-off and silky feel to formulations.
Kobo Products, Inc.
Tel: 908-941-3402
Email: gdrost@koboproductsinc.com
Website: www.koboproducts.com
SESQ-MH5
INCI: Polymethylsilsesquioxane (and) silica
Applications: Emulsions, gels
Use levels: 1-10%
Comments: This hydrophilic silicone microsphere is used in the water phase to impart a smooth, silky feel upon application. It helps to achieve good payoff and soft focus effect in skin care formulas.
CES-1104
INCI: Dimethicone (and) water (aqua) (and) glycerin (and) pentylene glycol (and) dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer (and) amodimethicone (and) carbomer (and) phenoxyethanol (and) sodium hydroxide (and) disodium edta
Applications: Emulsions, gels
Use levels: 1-50%
Comments: Nusil’s CES-1104 is an encapsulated hydrophilic elastomer gel that can be added to the water phase or post emulsification. Upon application, the encapsulated CES materials break and offer an initial refreshing feel that is followed by a velvety silicone release.
Purecork (B 500, B 1000)
INCI: Quercus Suber Bark
Applications: Emulsions, gels, hot pours
Use levels: 1-10%
Comments: Cork is a 100% natural and sustainable material harvested from trees every nine years. This effective, lightweight exfoliator is less abrasive compared to other natural exfoliators such as minerals and seeds. Purecork B 500 (.5mm) is recommended for facial exfoliation and Purecork B 1000 (1mm) for body exfoliation products.
Mibelle Biochemistry
Buchs / Switzerland
Tel: +41 62 836 17 31
Email: info@mibellebiochemistry.com
Website: www.mibellebiochemistry.com
vin-uplift
INCI: Wine (and) caesalpinia spinosa gum (and) maltodextrin (and) aqua/water
Use Levels: 0.5–2%
Applications: Formulations with an immediate hydration, smoothing and lifting effect.
Comments: The Vin-upLift rapid skin lifting system is powered by a unique fusion of exclusive Swiss ice wine and the moisture binding skeleton of Caesalpinia spinosa polysaccharides.
CM-Glucan Forte
INCI: Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan
Use Levels: 0.02-0.1%
Applications: Irritated skin & scalp, skin prone to atopic conditions, sensitive skin care
Comments: CM-Glucan Forte is a special beta glucan from baker’s yeast. This single molecule product is designed to rebalance the immune system, soothe irritations and strengthen the skin barrier.
PhytocelLtec Nunatak
INCI: Saponaria pumila callus culture extract (and) isomalt (and) lecithin (and) aqua/water
Suggested Use Levels: 0.4–1%
Applications: Stem cell cosmetics, anti-aging, firming and collagen boosting formulations
Comments: PhytoCellTec nunatak is based on stem cells, which come from the high alpine plant Saponaria pumila. This flower survived the last ice age. Its distinctive survival characteristics are preserved in their stem cells and are now available for skin care.
Penreco
Karns City, PA
Tel: 724-756-0110
Email: penreco@clmt.com
Website: www.penreco.com
Versagel SQ
INCI: Squalane (and) ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer ( and) butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer (and) pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Applications: Hair/beard conditioning
Comments: Versagel SQ is a gelled squalane product and is a great additive or substitute in both oil-based formulas and emulsions. It is a high quality replacement for shark and olive squalene and derived from plant sugar, Ecocert-approved and readily biodegradable. It works well in skin care, sun care and baby care.
Seiwa Kasei Co., Ltd.
Higashiosaka, Osaka
Tel: +81-72-987-2626
Email: sales@seiwakasei.co.jp
Website: www.seiwakasei.jp/en
Amitose R
INCI: Dihydroxypropyl arginine HCl
Use Levels: 1%
Applications: Face wash, facial cleaner, skin toner, shampoo, hair conditioner
Comments: Amitose R is a novel glycerin derivative produced by binding glycerin and arginine using proprietary technology. The moisturizing effect derived from the glycerin structure and the adsorption property from the arginine structure help both skin and hair.
Amitose 3GA
INCI: 3-glyceryl ascorbate, glycerin
Suggested Use Levels: 3%
Applications: Serum, skin toner, cream, gel
Comments: Amitose 3GA is a special vitamin C derivative that enables to approach “anti-aging” from various angles: anti-wrinkle effect, suppression of inflammation, improvement of elasticity and luminosity etc. In addition, it is suitable to develop anti-aging emulsion and gel products containing vitamin C.
Amitose MGA
INCI: Myristyl 3-glyceryl ascorbate, butylene glycol
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: “VC-emulsifying” cream, gel
Comments: Amitose MGA is a unique vitamin C derivative having oil-in-water emulsifying ability that other vitamin C derivatives do not have. Amitose MGA enables formulators to develop innovative high-class cosmetics such as cream formulations made from only cosmetic active agents. It has anti-acne efficacy and excellent lightening effect.
Silab
Brive, France
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 84 58 40
Email: silab@silab.fr
Website: www.silab.fr
Eternaline
INCI: Helichrysum stoechas extract
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Anti-aging regenerative day/night skin care
Comments: Rich in oligosaccharides from common shrubby everlasting, Eternaline regenerates the extracellular matrix by stimulating the synthesis of periostin, which slows down over time. The structure of collagen fibers is regenerated and dermal tissue is consolidated. The skin regains firmness and tone, wrinkles are reduced and the oval face is strengthened.
Mitokinyl
INCI: Yeast extract
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Anti-pollution facial and body skin care
Comments: Rich in glucomannans from the yeast Pichia heedii, Mitokinyl protects fragile skin against urban stresses. By regulating the synthesis of mitokines and the deactivation of AhR, major biological pathways identified in the fight against pollution, it allows the skin to recover an effective functional barrier.
Filmexel
INCI: Kappaphycus alvarezii extract & Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract
Use Levels: 0.5-1% (substrate-free and preservative-free powder)
Applications: Skin care, makeup, hygiene, toiletries
Comments: Designed from a unique technology, Filmexel is a second skin natural biopolymer that has many properties. As a film-forming ingredient, it protects the skin from harmful exogenous agents. Genuine tensor since the first application, its smoothing and anti-wrinkle effects are proven in various formulas, at different doses and with Caucasian and Asian volunteer panels.
Sonneborn
Parsippany, NJ
Tel: 201-760-2949
Email: Maureen.iannucci@sonneborn.com
Website: www.sonneborn.com
Shea XP Active Base Emollient
INCI: Petrolatum USP and butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
Use Levels: 2-100%
Applications: Skin care, body creams and lotions, lip products, hair, rinse-off applications, ointments and color cosmetics
Comments: Shea XP Active Base Emollient is a unique biofunctional petrolatum made with AAK Shea Technology. The synergistic nature of Shea XP launches a new active base emollient with highly protective bio improvement benefits. Shea XP delivers the trusted protection of petrolatum with the known functionality of shea butter. This patent-pending technology delivers active base emollient performance in a rheologically stable system for superior performance in a wide range of markets.
TC USA Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 800-915-0066
Email: Samples@tc-usa.com
Website: www.TC-USA.com
Essachem SM
INCI: Water, octyldodecyl olivate, glycerin, propanediol, cocos nucifera (coconut) water, lecithin, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, sodium benzoate, citric acid
Use Levels: 8.00-20.00%
Applications: Cold process emulsions, hydrogels and low viscosity spray formulations.
Comments: The Essachem SM is a low viscosity, low particle size spray milk that contains 40% of a Natural Sensory Complex derived from olive seed. It is ideal for cold process emulsions, low viscosity spray formulations and hydrogel formulations that require a soft silky spread. The Essachem SM low particle size, Natural Sensory Complex, will aid in delivering the target sensory from the water phase of the formulation.
Zeniveg
INCI: Octyl dodecanol, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, stearyl behenate, polyhydroxystearic acid, behenic acid, cetyl stearate, stearyl stearate
Use Levels: 1.0-10.0%
Applications: Moisturizers, lotions, ointments and balms, sunscreen lotions and after sun moisturizers, pomades, conditioners and styling products, color cosmetics including lipsticks, mascaras, foundations and pencils and cuticle care products
Comments: Zeniveg is a soft and creamy all-vegetable moisturizer, providing superb barrier and moisturizing qualities without the greasiness of conventional butters. It has great skin feel, and starts melting at skin temperature giving it good transition and play time. Zeniveg offers outstanding formulation flexibility in high water containing skin care emulsions, from light daily lotions to heavy moisturizing body butters.
TI-NatSurf QCB
INCI: Water, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, myristamine oxide, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, decyl glucoside
Use Levels: 25-50%
Applications: Functionally targeted additive for skin cleansing applications.
Comments: TI-NatSurf QCB provides enhanced performance with excellent hydrophobe compatibility in skin cleansing systems. It has superb fragrance solubilizing properties in clear systems, without compromising foam and viscosity of the formulations. TI-NatSurf also provides enhanced performance in replacement of secondary surfactants in traditional sulfated systems.
TRI-K Industries
Denville, NJ
Tel: 973-298-8850
Email: info@tri-k.com
Website: www.tri-k.com
Fision Wrinklefix
INCI: Water, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydrolyzed pea protein, glycine, proline, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Face and eye creams, serums & masks
Comments: Introducing Fision WrinkleFix, a superior multi-active complex to target deep wrinkles and age spots. Through in vivo tests, this product was shown to minimize the appearance of wrinkles, improve cell vitality and stimulate hyaluronic acid production.
Fision Instant Lift
INCI: Water, hydrolyzed soy protein, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum
Use Levels: 3-5%
Applications: Face & eye lifting serums, gel masks, body firming creams
Comments: A natural, non-GMO, water soluble and easy to use solution creates a lightweight film that tightens for immediate skin firming to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Consumer evaluations confirm that after only one application, Fision Instant Lift leaves skin firmer, younger-looking and more radiant than both the placebo and baseline. It is ideal to create smooth skin for a photoshopped appearance or use as a #NoMakeupMakeup look.
PhytoVie Defense
INCI: Brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer
Use Levels: 1-3%
Applications: Skin protecting serums and creams, face and body primers, moisturizing creams, BB/CC products
Comments: A biodegradable, botanical based polymer made from tung (China wood) and rapeseed oils, PhytoVie Defense forms a flexible and uniform film on the skin for even coverage that has the power to stay on skin longer, delivering superior protection from damage. In a clinical anti-pollution study, treatment with PhytoVie Defense showed a 32% improvement in protection from microparticles.