Ingredient spotlights
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Evonik receives Sustainability Leadership Award
Evonik has earned the American Chemistry Council’s 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award for RHEANCE® One, a 100% biodegradable biosurfactant made from renewable materials. Discover how this innovation is changing the future of safe, sustainable beauty and cleaning products.
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The benefits of zinc in calamine lotion
Discover why zinc-rich calamine lotion is trusted to soothe itchy, irritated skin and promote faster healing. Find out how this gentle, effective remedy offers relief from bug bites, rashes, and more—plus expert insight from the International Zinc Association Africa.
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Formulating with matrix controlled release excipients
Discover how Ashland’s advanced cellulosic excipients, now available locally from SK Chemtrade, enable precise matrix-controlled release for challenging pharma formulations. Learn how Klucel HPC’s unique properties support tablet binding, modified release, and coating needs—unlocking new possibilities for formulators.
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Award-winning BergaCare AquaLipids bring a new era of functionality
Discover BergaCare AquaLipids—award-winning, water-dispersible natural oils that blend high stability with easy handling for modern cosmetics. Recognised for innovation at in-cosmetics Global 2023, these advanced lipids unlock new possibilities in serums, emulsions, and more. Explore how your next formulation can benefit from this breakthrough.
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Bayer SA cares for dry and sensitive skin with Bepanthen DERMA
Discover Bayer’s latest breakthrough for sensitive, dry skin—Bepanthen DERMA. Backed by 75 years of skin care expertise, this gentle, fragrance-free range offers daily comfort for the whole family. See how you can transform your skin’s health with trusted Bepanthen innovation.
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Be ACTIVEly Committed with Sederma, Crodarom and Alban Muller
Discover how Sederma, Crodarom, and Alban Muller are taking action for people and the planet. Explore our new Be ACTIVEly Committed brochure for real, measurable steps towards sustainability—including major progress in waste reduction and ethical sourcing. Download to see how our vision for 2030 is coming to life.
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Achieve more with less when formulating with SupraCare 780
Boost your home care products with SupraCare 780—a sustainable, multi-functional additive that enhances performance, increases product lifespan, and supports eco-friendly claims. Discover how this advanced ingredient simplifies your formulations while delivering consistent, high-quality results across liquid and solid cleaning products.
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Plant-based synthetic lanolin alternative
Discover SOFTISAN® 649, a vegan alternative to lanolin that creates a protective, water-binding barrier for stronger, healthier skin. Suitable for high-performance cosmetics, this versatile ingredient offers smooth application and flexible formulation options—find out how it can elevate your skincare products.
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Mibelle Biochemistry launches mood-boosting active ingredient
Discover TiMOOD, the latest active ingredient from Mibelle Biochemistry, designed to boost your mood and support emotional wellbeing through the power of timut pepper. Experience how self-care in beauty can help ease stress and enhance both your state of mind and your skin’s appearance.
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Gattefossé unveils Emulium Dermolea MB
Discover Emulium Dermolea MB, Gattefossé’s breakthrough plant-based emulsifier designed to shield sensitive skin and restore comfort. Learn how this innovative ingredient uses natural waxes to protect the skin barrier and deliver lasting relief from dryness, redness, and irritation.
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Symrise SPF booster responds to sustainable sun care trend
Discover how SymEffectTM UV by Symrise boosts SPF performance using renewable ingredients, helping brands create more sustainable sun care products. See why it’s turning heads in the industry and how it’s designed to tackle common sunscreen formulation challenges—click to learn more.
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New pigments, filters and actives from Merck
Discover Merck’s revolutionary Ronaflux pigments offering bold, metal-free metallic effects, plus advanced zinc oxide UV filters and algae-based actives. See how these innovations are setting new beauty standards at in-cosmetics Global 2023—click to learn more about the latest in cosmetics technology.
