The Role of Advanced Delivery Systems in Cosmetic and Personal Care Formulations
In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic and personal care products, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. One area that has garnered significant attention is the development and application of advanced delivery systems for active ingredients. At Deveraux Specialties, we are at the forefront of this exciting field, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance the efficacy and performance of formulations. In this blog post, we delve into the benefits of these delivery systems and how they are revolutionizing the industry.
What are Advanced Delivery Systems?
Advanced delivery systems are specialized technologies designed to transport active ingredients to targeted areas within the skin or hair more efficiently. These systems protect the active ingredients from degradation, enhance their stability, and ensure their controlled release over time. Some popular types of delivery systems include liposomes, nanoparticles, microencapsulation, and hydrogels.
Key Benefits of Advanced Delivery Systems
Advanced Delivery for Enhanced Efficacy
The integration of advanced delivery systems in cosmetic and personal care formulations represents a significant leap forward in product efficacy and consumer satisfaction. By enhancing stability, targeting delivery, controlling release, reducing irritation, and increasing bioavailability, these systems unlock the full potential of active ingredients. At Deveraux Specialties, we are committed to harnessing these technologies to develop innovative and effective products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Featured Products
DL Linefade
DL Linefade is a potent cosmetic ingredient that delivers retinoid-like benefits, effectively erasing fine lines by reducing wrinkle depth in as early as 15 days, while also lifting and re-volumizing sagging skin within 45 days. It further enhances skin texture by smoothing the appearance of crepey and dry, rough skin. Notably, DL Linefade™ amplifies the performance of retinol and niacinamide, making it an excellent choice for formulators aiming to create result-driven skincare products targeting age-related changes in the skin.
SOLESPHERE™ H-33
SOLESPHERE™ H-33 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The H-33 has a 3 µm particle size and provides a silky feel, soft focus, and enhanced slip. Additional key properties include reduced greasiness/sliminess/stickiness, excellent oil absorption, and a blurring effect leaving the skin looking and feeling hydrated, smooth and glowing. The H-33 provides an excellent SPF boost especially in W/O emulsions. The†H-33†is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
SOLESPHERE™ H-53
SOLESPHERE™ H-53 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The H-53 has a 5 µm particle size and improves aesthetics, feel and enhances slip. Additional key properties include reduced greasiness/stickiness, good oil absorption, and provides excellent SPF boosting in O/W emulsions as well as W/O emulsions. The H-53 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
NV Up Lift
NV Up Lift is a cutting-edge skin care formulation that harnesses the power of encapsulated hyaluronic acid and Senegal Acacia to deliver transformative cosmetic benefits. This blend, utilizing Nanovetores technology, encapsulates active ingredients in biopolymeric particles, ensuring their stability and enhancing their efficacy. NV Up Lift is specifically designed to provide an immediate lifting effect, act as a wrinkle filler, and significantly increase skin moisture. Additionally, it boosts skin firmness and elasticity while protecting the skin from free radicals. Suitable for daily use, it can be incorporated into various products offering a progressive improvement in skin appearance and texture.
NV Tranexamic Acid
NV Tranexamic Acid is a potent skin-whitening agent developed using advanced Nanovetores Technology, which encapsulates tranexamic acid in lipid particles larger than 200nm. This encapsulation stabilizes the sensitive components, making NV Tranexamic Acid highly effective in treating melasma and preventing UV-induced skin pigmentation. By inhibiting the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, it reduces melanin production, providing a significant whitening effect. In vitro studies show that NV Tranexamic Acid is 1.4 times more effective than its free form in reducing melanin granules. It is suitable for various emulsions and polymers, enhancing skin whitening and aiding in melasma treatment.
NV Symbiocaps LA
NV Symbiocaps LA is an innovative encapsulated active ingredient developed using Nanovetores technology, designed to enhance skin health and appearance. Encapsulated in biopolymer particles, this bio-booster leverages the probiotic properties of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, a bacterium known for its ability to balance and protect the skin microbiota. NV Symbiocaps LA offers multiple skin benefits, including improved hydration, anti-aging effects, reduction of acne and rosacea, minimized pores, and regulation of skin pH. In clinical tests, volunteers reported significant improvements in skin hydration, reduced fine lines, and enhanced overall skin appearance. NV Symbiocaps LA ensures optimal performance and stability of probiotics, making it a versatile addition to cosmetic products.
NV Skin Healthier ECO
NV Skin Healthier ECO is a sophisticated skincare solution that harnesses the power of natural active ingredients, including Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and Onion Extracts, encapsulated in biopolymeric nanoparticles for a prolonged, enzymatic-triggered release. This innovative technology ensures the gradual release of these beneficial compounds over 12 hours, enhancing their regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and scar-minimizing effects. Aloe Vera offers analgesic, antipruritic, and anti-inflammatory benefits, Chamomile Extract provides calming and skin regeneration properties, and Onion Extract adds antimicrobial and antioxidant protection. NV Skin Healthier ECO is designed to protect and stabilize active ingredients, significantly increasing their permeation efficiency and overall effectiveness in skincare formulations.
NV Retinol
NV Retinol is a cutting-edge skincare ingredient, encapsulated using Nanovetores Technology to ensure enhanced stability and efficacy. This advanced delivery system protects retinol, a potent derivative of vitamin A, from oxidative degradation, improving its performance and safety in cosmetic formulations. NV Retinol offers numerous benefits, including anti-aging properties, promotion of epidermal renewal, skin tone standardization, wrinkle reduction, hydration, and acne treatment. NV Retinol ensures superior skin permeation and controlled release, providing a more powerful and stable alternative to conventional retinol.
NV Relief ECO
NV Relief ECO is a highly effective topical treatment designed for muscle pain relief, leveraging the power of encapsulated essential oils of sweet birch and vetiver, combined with murumuru butter. The encapsulation technology ensures a prolonged release, providing continuous relief for up to 8 hours. This innovative formulation improves blood microcirculation, supports skin regeneration, and offers additional benefits such as after-sun care and minor burn relief.
NV Redensifier
NV Redensifier is a sophisticated blend of biofunctional active ingredients encapsulated in biopolymeric particles larger than 200 nm, comprising Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hyaluronic Acid, Comfrey Extract, and Onion Extract. This multi-functional active ingredient is designed to enhance both skin and hair health. For skin, NV Redensifier offers a range of benefits including redensification, deep hydration, improved elasticity, and a natural lifting effect. It helps in the intensification of cell renewal, provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and supports UV protection. For hair, it redensifies hair strands, nourishes, repairs, strengthens, and aids in frizz control and color protection. The encapsulation technology ensures prolonged release and enhanced penetration, making NV Redensifier suitable for various applications.
NV R-Growth Hair
NV R-Growth Hair is a revolutionary hair care solution designed to reactivate the hair growth cycle and reduce hair loss. Utilizing advanced NV technology, this product features a blend of active ingredients encapsulated in biopolymer particles, ensuring the stability and effectiveness of sensitive components. The formula includes Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Green Tea Extract, European Larch Extract, Glycine, and Zinc, which work synergistically to stimulate hair follicle stem cells, enhance cell proliferation, and prevent hair follicle cell death. Suitable for daily use, NV R-Growth Hair strengthens hair strands, provides essential vitamins and amino acids, and increases hair density on the scalp.
NV Oil Control ECO
NV Oil Control ECO is an innovative solution designed for controlling oiliness on skin and scalp. This product is a blend of natural active ingredients including pumpkin seed oil, rosemary leaf oil, clary oil, and chamomile flower oil, all encapsulated in biopolymer particles that preserve their efficacy and stability. Pumpkin seed oil contributes vitamins and zinc, helping manage skin oiliness while providing antioxidant benefits. Essential oils like rosemary, mint, and sage offer refreshing properties and aid in reducing scalp oiliness and dandruff. Chamomile oil soothes the skin with its anti-inflammatory properties, and panthenol promotes skin regeneration.
NV Liss
NV Liss is an innovative hair care product designed to enhance the health and appearance of hair through its unique formulation. It combines onion extract, urea, and glycerin, encapsulated within cationic biopolymer particles that have a high affinity for hair due to their positive charge and the negative charge of hair strands. This sophisticated encapsulation technology, developed by Nanovetores, stabilizes sensitive components, allowing for effective delivery into the hair cortex. NV Liss offers numerous benefits including temporary hair straightening, intensive hydration, protection against color fading, and adding volume to the hair. It is suitable for daily use and its effects are enhanced with thermal activation, providing a healthy, shiny finish and efficient straightening that can last through multiple washes.
NV Kojic Acid
NV Kojic Acid is an innovative skin care ingredient encapsulated within lipid particles, designed to deliver potent whitening and anti-aging effects. This formula is particularly effective for treating hyperchromia, such as freckles, and employs kojic acid—a biotechnological product derived from the biotransformation of rice carbohydrates by certain bacteria and fungi. It works by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme, crucial in melanin production, thus preventing hyperpigmentation. NV Kojic Acid is also enhanced with licorice extract, known for its antioxidant properties that combat the effects of environmental stressors. Its encapsulation technology stabilizes sensitive components, increases skin permeation, and ensures efficacy without the harshness, making it suitable for daily use to rejuvenate and brighten the skin.
NV Hydroxy Acids
NV Hydroxy Acids is a revolutionary skincare solution featuring a blend of glycolic, lactic, and citric acids combined with licorice extract and oat oil, encapsulated in lipid particles to enhance stability and performance. This innovative formulation is designed for a mild chemical peeling effect that is gentle enough for daily use, reducing the risk of irritation and flaking commonly associated with more aggressive peels. It promotes cell renewal, helps in reducing melasma, and lightens the skin, making it ideal for treating photoaging-related issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and uneven skin tone. NV Hydroxy Acids is clinically proven to improve skin texture and appearance, offering a significant reduction in melasma intensity and promoting a more uniform and rejuvenated complexion.
NV HyaloCollagreen IF
NV HyaloCollagreen IF is an innovative cosmetic active ingredient that harnesses the power of vegan collagen and hyaluronic acid, encapsulated using advanced biopolymeric technology. This unique blend, optimized by Nanovetores technology, significantly enhances skin hydration, elasticity, and firmness while reducing wrinkles, expression lines, and sagging.
NV HyaloCollagreen ECO
NV HyaloCollagreen ECO is an innovative cosmetic active ingredient that harnesses the power of vegan collagen and hyaluronic acid, encapsulated using advanced biopolymeric technology. This unique blend, optimized by Nanovetores technology, significantly enhances skin hydration, elasticity, and firmness while reducing wrinkles, expression lines, and sagging.
NV Eyelashes ECO
NV Eyelashes ECO is an innovative cosmetic active designed to enhance the growth and strength of eyelashes and eyebrows. Utilizing encapsulation technology developed by Nanovetores, this product ensures the stabilization of sensitive ingredients, particularly the Jaborandi extract, which is renowned for its hair revitalizing properties. The encapsulated active ingredients effectively promote the circulation and nutrition of the hair bulb, resulting in softer, longer, and more resilient hair strands.
NV DMAE
NV DMAE is a highly innovative skincare active ingredient composed of Dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate encapsulated within biopolymer nanoparticles. This encapsulation technology, developed by Nanovetores, significantly enhances the efficacy and sensory experience of the ingredient. It provides a controlled, prolonged release mechanism that ensures activity for up to 12 hours post-application, enhancing skin firmness, reducing wrinkles, and providing an immediate lifting effect. Additionally, NV DMAE effectively masks the characteristic amine odor of DMAE, allowing for a more pleasant olfactory experience in finished products. Its multifunctionality extends to anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it
NV Cysteamine 15
Nanovetores’ innovative encapsulation system enhances the delivery of Cysteamine with increased cosmetic efficacy and stability, ideal for treating hyperpigmentation and melasma. This advanced technology offers several benefits: it significantly reduces the characteristic odor of Cysteamine, stabilizes the active ingredient, and improves its permeation and diffusion through the skin layers. Additionally, it ensures controlled release, enhances illuminating efficacy, reduces irritation, and promotes better treatment adherence. Moreover, it supports the maintenance of the skin’s barrier function, preventing trans-epidermal water loss.
NV Cellulitech ECO
The active blend of NV Cellulitech ECO acts synergistically in the treatment of gynoid lipodystrophy and in the reduction of measures, conferring a draining, anti-inflammatory, anti-free radicals action, reducing lipogenesis, activating lipolysis with significant improvement of microcirculation. Gynoid lipodystrophy, commonly known as cellulite, is a change in fatty tissue with the appearance of deformations in the skin similar to the appearance of orange peel. It can occur in any region of the body, however, it is more frequent in the region of the glutes and thighs and affects more women than men. Topical treatments for cellulite include several agents and mechanisms of action, starting with those that activate microcirculation, reduce lipogenesis, promote lipolysis, restore the normal structure of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, and agents that eliminate free radicals or prevent their formation.
NV Ascorbic Acid
NV Ascorbic Acid has the active ingredient ascorbic acid encapsulated in polymeric particles with particle diameter larger than 200 nm. The technology developed by Nanovetores allows greater stability against heat and light as well as protection against oxidation of vitamin C in its most active form, ascorbic acid, ensuring benefits associated with its use, such as even skin tone, smoothing blemishes, improved hydration, texture and skin firmness, as well as helping to reduce expression lines. NV Ascorbic Acid can be used daily, providing, in continuous applications, its main benefits.
Unimer U-1946
Unimer U-1946 is a sophisticated polymer blend of Octylododecanol and VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, tailored for advanced color and skincare cosmetics. This ingredient enhances the durability and resistance to wash-off of cosmetics, provides volumization to eyelashes quickly, and improves pigment dispersal. Additionally, it offers anti-pollution properties, making it ideal for use in color cosmetics such as mascaras, foundations, lipsticks, and lip glosses, as well as in sunscreen and anti-pollution formulations.
Unimer U-6
Unimer U-6 is a versatile SPF booster formulated from alkylated vinylpyrrolidone copolymer. It enhances the wash-off resistance of sun care products and improves pigment dispersion. This ingredient is ideal for use in protective creams, lotions, and sunscreens. It’s also recognized for its film-forming capabilities, contributing to UV protection. Unimer U-6 is vegan suitable and complies with INCI and IECIC regulatory standards.
Unimer U-151
Unimer U-151 is a sophisticated film-forming polymer ideal for enhancing cosmetic products with superior water and wear resistance. Significantly boosts sunburn protection factors (SPF) while providing a non-sticky, non-irritating sensory experience. Particularly beneficial in color cosmetics, it stabilizes pigment dispersion, making it perfect for products like eyeliners, mascaras, and lipsticks. Unimer U-151’s addition to any cosmetic application enhances product longevity and performance, ensuring a flawless finish that lasts.
Unimer U-15
Unimer U-15 is an innovative alkylated vinylpyrrolidone copolymer. This versatile ingredient enhances wash-off resistance and increases pigment dispersion, making it ideal for sun care products, color cosmetics, and protective creams and lotions. Unimer U-15 is also recognized for its film-forming capabilities, contributing to UV and sun protection, and can act as an SPF booster. It is certified Halal and suitable for vegan formulations, ensuring broad applicability in diverse product ranges.
Pongamia Extract
Pongamia Extract, derived from Pongamia oil, offers robust natural protection against harmful UV radiation and environmental stressors. Its potent antioxidant properties effectively downregulate stress proteins triggered by environmental stress on the skin. This ingredient acts as a protective shield, safeguarding skin matrix proteins from UV damage and external aggressions, making it ideal for incorporation into sun care products and anti-stress treatments. Sourced through green fractionation, it adheres to Ecocert/Cosmos standards and is suitable for vegan formulations, supporting claims of UV/sun protection (without SPF) and SPF enhancement, along with its powerful antioxidant benefits.
Betasphere PF
Betasphere by Givaudan Active Beauty is your secret weapon against the effects of time on your skin. This remarkable product is not just anti-aging; it’s a multifaceted marvel that purifies, combats wrinkles, exfoliates, and regenerates your skin. Betasphere’s unique formula features non-ionic microvesicles encapsulating the power of salicylic acid, carefully blended with essential ingredients for skin care. This dispersion includes water, propylene glycol, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, salicylic acid, and a preservative blend of phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. Betasphere not only enhances the bio-availability of salicylic acid but also ensures a lasting impact, making it a must-have ingredient for blooming complexion products and a wide range of skincare solutions. Unlock timeless beauty with Betasphere.
Hairsphere AG
Elevate your hair care routine with Hairsphere® AG by Givaudan Active Beauty. Acting as a potent conditioning agent, this remarkable formula is designed to revolutionize the way you care for your hair. With a unique blend of ingredients including avocado oil, wheat triticum vulgare flour lipids, and a specialized lipophilic active complex, Hairsphere® AG not only improves bio-availability but also ensures a lasting effect. It goes beyond the ordinary, fixing itself firmly on the hair surface, even after rinsing, making it ideal for capillary fiber damaged zone treatments. Experience the difference in your hair with Hairsphere® AG, the secret to unlocking your hair’s true potential. Perfect for use in a range of hair care products, it’s time to indulge in luxurious, revitalized locks.
Silkgel
Silkgel is a unique functional vegan silk derived through white biotechnology, offering innovative possibilities for the cosmetic industry. It provides non-animal alternatives, anti-pollution benefits with film-forming properties, breathable skin protection akin to a second skin, and enhances substance efficacy through increased fixation. Silkgel finds applications in pollution protection sprays, hair conditioners, skin protection creams, detox face primers, and breathable nail polishes, meeting vegan certification standards and associated claims of breathable protection, a “second skin” effect, anti-pollution properties, and enhanced substance fixation.
Spherulite™ R10
Spherulite™ R10 is a microencapsulated stabilised retinol with advanced technology that protects and enhances retinol’s stability over time. This ingredient’s non-ionic properties enable deep skin penetration, up to 30 ?m depth, preventing skin irritation while delivering significant anti-aging benefits. Clinical tests have demonstrated reduced wrinkles, improved skin texture, and a -37.3% reduction in nasolabial wrinkles over 56 days, making it ideal for anti-aging serums, wrinkle-reducing products, and mature skin treatments, with associated claims including anti-wrinkles, collagen boosting, skin lifting, and anti-age spots.
Silymarin Phytosome®
Discover the secret to timeless beauty with Silymarin Phytosome®, the ultimate anti-aging and skin protectant in its most bioavailable Phytosome® form. This innovative product is your key to rejuvenating your skin, making it a perfect choice for anti-aging regimens, mature skin treatments, firming products, sun care solutions, and after-sun pampering.
Spherulite™ HA Ultimate
Spherulite™ HA Ultimate, a microencapsulated high molecular weight (HMW) hyaluronic acid (HA) lip volumizer, employs advanced microencapsulation technology and vectorization to deliver HMW HA deep into the skin. Primarily designed for lip care, it provides immediate and long-lasting plumping effects. Furthermore, this sustainable formulation incorporates upcycled natural vitamin E and excludes preservatives, making it an excellent choice for lip serums, anti-wrinkle products, and well-aging treatments, with associated claims of lip plumping, anti-wrinkles, skin lifting, and well-aging benefits.
Whitesphere™ Premium or XP
Whitesphere™ Premium or XP is a potent skin lightening complex, utilizing Spherulite™ technology to encapsulate three powerful whitening ingredients. It effectively reduces visible age spots within two months, modulating melanin synthesis by 136%, making it ideal for anti-age spots, anti-dark spots, and mature skin formulations, especially suitable for Asian skin. This ingredient is derived from green fractionation microencapsulation and complies with INCI China IECIC regulations while being Halal certified, offering whitening, brightening, and antioxidant benefits for skin defense.
Hyalusphere®
Hyalusphere® is a cutting-edge cosmetic ingredient featuring vectorized high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) enclosed within Givaudan’s patented Spherulite™ technology. This innovative formulation effectively delivers HA to the deepest skin layers, redensifying and erasing wrinkles, as proven by a clinical test showing a 20% reduction in wrinkle number within 6 hours. Ideal for mature skin, it finds applications in enhancing the eye contour, lip contour, and lip care, derived from white biotechnology and meeting regulatory standards like INCI China IECIC and Halal certification. With associated claims of anti-aging, wrinkle reduction, and plumping, Hyalusphere® empowers formulators with remarkable advantages in cosmetic formulations.
Apalight
Apalight is a patented, bio-functional hydroxyapatite mineral specifically designed for advanced sun-care and anti-aging applications. Unlike traditional sunscreens, Apalight not only boosts UV protection but also offers clinically-proven anti-aging benefits such as enhanced skin elasticity and reduced wrinkles within hours of application. Environmentally sustainable and compatible with marine ecosystems, it provides a safe and effective alternative to Titanium dioxide, without the characteristic blue-white appearance or concerns surrounding nanomaterials.
Oxisol
Oxisol is a versatile cosmetic ingredient known for its smart anti-pollution properties, photostable nature, and potent UV-A and UV-B protection enhancement. It effectively shields the skin and hair from the harmful effects of environmental pollution and various radiations, making it an excellent choice for anti-aging products, colored cosmetics like foundation and BB/CC creams, loose powders, and cosmetics requiring SPF and UV-A protection. It finds application in a range of categories including functional actives and sunscreens, making it a valuable addition to anti-aging, hair care, makeup, skin care, and sun care formulations.
Kemiderm Microcosmic KMF FoksNaB
Kemiderm Microsomic KMF is a cutting-edge liposomal technology system tailored for superior NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) delivery to the skin, ensuring sustained and effective release of active ingredients. This innovative formulation is particularly well-suited for high-impact moisturizing treatments, fortifying the skin’s hydrolipidic barrier, and offers exceptional benefits across various skincare, anti-aging, body care, hair care, and toiletry applications.
SeaBerry Blue™
Natura-Tec SeaBerry Blue™ is a potent cosmetic ingredient derived from green microalgae Haematococcus Pluvialis, rich in asthaxanthin, and fortified with antioxidant-rich cranberry seed oil, offering a dual-action protective mechanism against environmental stressors such as UV and blue light. This unique composition enhances the skin’s intrinsic antioxidant production by up to 42% under UVA and UVB stress and 28% under blue light exposure, effectively rebalancing the skin’s circadian rhythm and supporting the synchronization of our biological clock. Suitable for both day and night creams, Natura-Tec SeaBerry Blue™ provides enhanced protection against the detrimental effects of modern-day artificial light exposure and aids in the natural repairing process of the skin.
Olive Squalene
Natura-tec Olive Squalene is a highly refined, natural, and sustainable concentrate derived from Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, primarily containing Squalene (minimum 85%). Squalene is a unique triterpene compound found in sebum lipids, comprising approximately 13% of these lipids, and plays a crucial role in safeguarding the skin. It acts as a shield against singlet oxygen, protecting the skin from lipid peroxidation induced by UV exposure and oxidative stress, which can damage collagen and lead to abnormal elastin accumulation. With Squalene levels in sebum decreasing as we age, Natura-tec Olive Squalene becomes essential for restoring skin suppleness, flexibility, and resilience, all while being swiftly absorbed without leaving an oily residue. It also exhibits anti-glycation and antioxidant properties, reducing AGE formation by 45% at just 1% concentration and decreasing free radical formation by 50% at 2.35% concentration, respectively. Additionally, it enhances SPF, minimizes redness, and combats dehydration, making it a versatile ingredient for skincare and sun care formulations, as well as haircare products, where it nourishes hair bulbs and alleviates dryness.
Bioliderm
Natura-Tec® Bioliderm is your secret weapon against the visible signs of aging. This remarkable cosmetic ingredient is not just cost-effective; it’s a powerful defender against the relentless march of time on your skin. As a radical scavenger, it actively seeks out and neutralizes harmful free radicals, protecting your skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage. Additionally, it acts as an anti-glycation hero, helping to prevent the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that can lead to sagging and loss of elasticity. With Natura-Tec® Bioliderm Essential, you can embrace a more youthful and radiant complexion, turning back the clock on aging gracefully.
Liquid Shea-Refined
Liquid Shea-Refined is a highly beneficial ingredient for cosmetic formulations due to its quick absorption and long-lasting softening effect. Derived from shea butter through fractionation, it is rich in oleic acid (omega 9) and contains unsaponifiables like triterpene esters, providing protective properties and inhibiting the formation of free radicals. Hailing from Burkina Faso, it promotes social responsibility by supporting the local community. Liquid Shea-Refined offers sensory benefits, moisturizing capabilities, potential soothing and anti-irritant effects, and can enhance sun protection. It finds applications in skin and body care, moisturizing creams, sunscreens, massage products, hair care items, and lip care products.
Ultrafeel™ MCT
Natura-Tec’s Ultrafeel™ MCT is a versatile ingredient known for its dual function as an emollient and solvent, making it an exceptional addition to cosmetic formulations. Its unique properties make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including sunscreens, massage oils, and bath oils. This ingredient provides not only excellent skin-feel but also efficient solubilizing capabilities, enhancing the overall performance and sensory experience of cosmetic products.
Hydrasphere™
Hydrasphere™ is a revolutionary cosmetic ingredient featuring Liquid Magnesium, Minerals, and Trace Elements Extract with Hydration Shell Technology, ensuring cellular and dermal bioavailability. This technology facilitates rapid cellular absorption in an unbound Free Ion Form, benefiting skin health through improved hydration, pH, and TEWL. Its balanced ratio of minerals and trace elements, including Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Boron, Zinc, Calcium, Copper, and Selenium, synergistically fuel and regenerate cells. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in over 600 enzymatic processes, cell formation, energy metabolism, RNA/DNA synthesis, and more. This natural, sustainable, organic ingredient is self-preserving, odorless, and colorless, making it an ideal choice for various cosmetic formulations, including skincare, haircare, oral care, and nutraceuticals, with benefits observed in days, not weeks.
AdvensProtect 5 Green
AdvensProtect 5 Green is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient with very good moisturizing properties and as a good solubilizer for lipophilic ingredients. It will also improve the performance of active ingredients in finished products as it will facilitate their penetration. Will work synergistically with traditional preservative actives and other antimicrobial substances in personal care formulations to boost product protection. Can be used as a solvent to stabilize emulsions. It also improves the viscosity of the final cosmetic end products.
CosmoSurf® DDG-28
CosmoSurf® DDG-28 is a naturally derived, biodegradable dispersant, SPF booster, and film former designed specifically for pigmented formulations. Derived from natural raw materials, it offers exceptional dispersing properties, SPF enhancement, and a primary film-forming ability with enhanced skin sensory benefits. This complex ester system not only improves pigment dispersion and stability but also provides water-resistant properties, making it an ideal choice for pigmented facial formulations requiring a soft, silky spread and broad-spectrum protection, including zinc oxide formulations. It offers a green, natural alternative to synthetic dispersants while delivering superior skin feel and SPF performance.
Spider Ester ESO
Introducing Spider Esters® is a breakthrough in sunscreen technology. These patented materials have been meticulously engineered to possess a hydrophilic core surrounded by a hydrophobic periphery, creating a remarkable amphiphilic polymer. This unique composition grants Spider Esters® an exceptional advantage with their unrivaled solubilities, eliminating the inherent stability issues often associated with emulsions. Unlike conventional oil-in-water emulsions, where hydrophobic oil pockets are encapsulated within micelles, Spider Esters® take a different approach. When introduced into a polar solvent, the hydrophobic periphery instinctively contracts, minimizing contact with the solvent, while the hydrophilic core responds by expanding, optimizing its interaction with the polar environment. This distinctive behavior allows Spider Esters® to encapsulate sunscreen filters within their core, shielding them from external influences and significantly enhancing their performance. Whether incorporated into polar or non-polar oil-based sun care formulations, Spider Esters® ensure your sunscreen delivers superior protection. We call this phenomenon the “Spider Effect,” setting a new standard in sunscreen innovation.
