Transforming Beauty: The Importance of Biodegradable Ingredients in Cosmetic and Personal Care Formulations
In an era where sustainability and environmental consciousness are paramount, the cosmetic and personal care industry is experiencing a transformative shift towards greener practices. At Deveraux Specialties, we are dedicated to pioneering this movement by championing the use of biodegradable ingredients in our formulations. But why is this shift so crucial, and how does it benefit both consumers and the planet? Let’s delve into the importance of utilizing biodegradable ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products.
The Environmental Impact of Traditional Ingredients
Traditional cosmetic and personal care products often contain synthetic ingredients that, while effective, pose significant environmental risks. These ingredients can take years, sometimes even decades, to break down, leading to accumulation in our ecosystems. This accumulation contributes to pollution, negatively affecting wildlife and natural habitats.
Plastic microbeads, commonly found in exfoliating products, are a prime example of non-biodegradable ingredients causing harm. These tiny particles slip through water treatment systems and end up in oceans and rivers, where they are ingested by marine life, disrupting aquatic ecosystems.
Biodegradable Ingredients: A Sustainable Alternative
Biodegradable ingredients offer a sustainable solution to these environmental challenges. These components are designed to break down naturally over time, minimizing their ecological footprint. When biodegradable ingredients enter the environment, they decompose into harmless substances, reducing pollution and conserving biodiversity.
At Deveraux Specialties, we are committed to sourcing and promoting ingredients that meet stringent biodegradability standards. Our portfolio includes a range of eco-friendly options that ensure our products are safe for the planet without compromising on performance or quality.
Benefits for Consumers and the Planet
- Reduced Environmental Impact: By using biodegradable ingredients, we significantly lessen the burden on landfills, oceans, and waterways. This helps preserve natural habitats and protect wildlife.
- Enhanced Brand Trust and Loyalty: Today’s consumers are increasingly eco-conscious and prefer brands that align with their values. Offering products with biodegradable ingredients can enhance brand reputation and foster customer loyalty.
- Regulatory Compliance: With tightening regulations around environmental sustainability, incorporating biodegradable ingredients ensures compliance and future-proofs our formulations against potential legislative changes.
- Innovative Formulations: Biodegradable ingredients open up new avenues for innovation. From plant-based surfactants to natural exfoliants, these ingredients offer unique properties that can enhance product performance and consumer experience.
Leading the Way in Sustainability
At Deveraux Specialties, sustainability is at the core of our mission. We are dedicated to providing our clients with cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions that meet the highest standards of biodegradability. Our team of experts continuously researches and develops new formulations that are both effective and environmentally responsible.
The shift towards biodegradable ingredients in cosmetic and personal care formulations is not just a trend—it’s a necessity. At Deveraux Specialties, we are proud to be at the forefront of this movement, offering sustainable solutions that benefit both consumers and the environment. Together, we can create products that are beautiful inside and out, ensuring a healthier planet for generations to come.
Featured Products
DL Oligo 50
DL Oligo 50 boasts a molecular weight ranging from 20k to 50k Da, ensuring optimized absorption and longer-lasting hydration for the skin. It not only enhances the texture and feel of products but also promotes a plump, youthful appearance. Ideal for a wide array of skincare solutions, DL Oligo 50 brings cutting-edge hydration technology to elevate your formulation’s efficacy and consumer appeal.
DL Lipids II
DL Lipids II is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient that enhances skin health and moisture retention by strengthening the lipid barrier, reducing water loss, and facilitating proper sodium transport. Additionally, it boosts hydration through its film-forming properties and provides both immediate and long-lasting moisturization benefits. Derived from GMO-free soy and eco-friendly materials, DL Lipids II is a clean, green choice for cosmetic formulations, meeting global regulations while being biodegradable and sourced from renewable domestic origins.
SOLESPHERE™ H-121
SOLESPHERE™ H-121 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The H-121 has a 12 µm particle size and provides a silky feel, soft focus, and enhanced slip. Additional key properties include reduced greasiness/sliminess/stickiness, excellent oil absorption, mattifying and blurring effects and pore minimizing leaving the skin looking and feeling hydrated, smooth and glowing. The H-121 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
SOLESPHERE™ H-201
SOLESPHERE™ H-201 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The H-201 has a 20 µm particle size and provides a silky feel, soft focus, and enhanced slip. Additional key properties include reduced greasiness/sliminess/stickiness, excellent oil absorption, mattifying and blurring effects and pore minimizing leaving the skin looking and feeling hydrated, smooth and glowing. The H-201 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
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-51
SOLESPHERE™ H-51 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The H-51 has a 5 µm particle size and provides a silky feel, enhanced slip and good blurring and pore minimizing effects. The H-51 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.
SOLESPHERE™ L-31
SOLESPHERE™ L-31 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The L-31 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 L-31 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
SOLESPHERE™ L-51
SOLESPHERE™ L-51 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The L-51 has a 5 µm particle size and provides a silky feel, enhanced slip and good blurring and pore minimizing effects. The L-51 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
SOLESPHERE™ NP-100
SOLESPHERE™ NP-100 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The NP-100 has a 10 µm particle size and is non-porous. The NP-100 enhances surface smoothness, improves the feel and stabilizes formulations. The NP-100 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
SOLESPHERE™ NP-30
SOLESPHERE™ NP-30 is a specialty mineral microspherical silica. The NP-30 has a 3 µm particle size and is non-porous. The NP-30 enhances surface smoothness, improves the feel and stabilizes formulations. The NP-30 is COSMOS/Ecocert certified.
Kerashaft ALAB
Discover the future of hair care with Kerashaft ALAB, a groundbreaking cosmetic ingredient designed to transform your hair routine. Derived from bio-fermented amino acids and plant-based sources, Kerashaft ALAB is a revolutionary alternative to synthetic cationic conditioning actives. Its performance rivals that of the industry-standard Cetrimonium Chloride, offering unrivaled conditioning benefits that improve hair manageability and appearance. Say goodbye to frizz and knots as this unique ingredient effortlessly detangles and enhances your hair’s natural beauty. It even goes a step further by boosting bond re-arrangement, making it suitable for a wide range of hair types, from fine to textured and thick to thin. Embrace a greener choice with Kerashaft ALAB’s 100% vegan composition, perfect for leave-on and rinse-off applications, as well as styling products.
Olivoil Glutamate BWP
Olivoil Glutamate is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease and the derivation from renewable sources.
Standard version: Olivoil Glutamate FoKSNaB
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier MB
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermo-compatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid, able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyper fluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
ECOCERT/COSMOS version: Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier
Olivoil Fruttoside WP GW
Olivoil Fruttoside is a vegetable derived surfactant complex able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) oat aminoacids and fructose, able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Specific for hair conditioning, softening and shining. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease.
Standard version: Olivoil Fruttoside SB
ECOCERT/COSMOS version: Olivoil Fruttoside BAS
Olivoil Fruttoside BAS
Olivoil Fruttoside is a vegetable derived surfactant complex able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) oat aminoacids and fructose, able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Specific for hair conditioning, softening and shining. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease.
Standard version: Olivoil Fruttoside SB
NATRUE version: Olivoil Fruttoside WP GW
Olivoil Emulsifier BA+ MB
Olivoil Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and vegetable polypeptides (specific for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
ECOCERT/COSMOS (parabens free) version: Olivoil Emulsifier FOKSNaB
ECOCERT/COSMOS (standard) version: Olivoil Emulsifier BA+
Olivoil Emulsifier BA+
Olivoil Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and vegetable polypeptides (specific for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
ECOCERT/COSMOS (parabens free) version: Olivoil Emulsifier FOKSNaB
RSPO version: Olivoil Emulsifier BA+ MB
Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier MB
Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and oat polypeptides (reference active for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
Olivoil Glutamate FoKSNaB
Olivoil Glutamate is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease and the derivation from renewable sources.
Preservative free version: Olivoil Glutamate BWP
Olivoil Surfactant FoKSNaB
Olivoil Surfactant is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and vegetable polypeptides, able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Proven efficacy in terms of hair shaft protection. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants (benefits were proven even at very low amount of use, starting from 2%) and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications.
Olivoil PCA FoKSNaB
Olivoil PCA is a vegetable derived anionic lipo-aminoacid able to promote a unique dermo-compatible moisturizing and emollient action. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and PCA (among the main components of skin NMF), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil PCA can be used in both leave on and rinse off applications, providing in both cases the skin with a unique silicon like texture, despite a totally vegetable derived composition, with an important impact on eco-sustainability (“water saving” features, derivation from renewable sources etc.).
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermo-compatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid, able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyper fluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
RSPO version: Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier MB
Olivoil Avenate FOKSNaB
Olivoil Avenate FOKSNaB is a paraben-free, vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermocompatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and oat polypeptides (reference active for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants (benefits were proven even at very low amount of use, starting from 2%) and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications.
Olivoil Fruttoside SB
Olivoil Fruttoside is a vegetable derived surfactant complex able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) oat aminoacids and fructose, able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Specific for hair conditioning, softening and shining. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease.
ECOCERT/COSMOS version: Olivoil Fruttoside BAS
NATRUE version: Olivoil Fruttoside WP GW
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier G-PF
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier G-PF is a patented, palm-free, vegetable-derived anionic emulsifier designed to create liquid crystals emulsions with a unique silicon-like texture. Composed of skin-friendly unsaturated fatty acids from olive oil and glutamic acid, it offers immediate tensor effects, skin emolliency, and barrier function restoration, ensuring long-lasting hydration and hydrolipidic film homeostasis. This self-emulsifying base is versatile, suitable for various cosmetic formulations, and stands out for being 100% palm and kernel palm oil-free, PEG and sulfate-free, ecologically responsible, and suitable for sensitive and baby care applications.
Olivoil Glutamate LW
Olivoil Glutamate LW is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant concentrated in glycerin, able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features and suitability for plastic-free, waste reduction and refillable applications.
Olivoil Glutamate SP
Olivoil Glutamate SP is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant in powder form able to build dermocompatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features and suitability for plastic-free, waste reduction and waterless applications.
Olivoil Emulsifier FOKSNaB
Olivoil Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and vegetable polypeptides (specific for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
RSPO version: Olivoil Emulsifier BA+ MB
Standard ECOCERT/COSMOS version (parabens): Olivoil Emulsifier BA+
Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier
Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and oat polypeptides (reference active for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
*RSPO version: Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier MB
Plantsil™
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ is a remarkable sensory enhancer and versatile alternative to traditional silicones in cosmetic formulations. Derived from plant-based materials, this transparent fluid oil offers a light, non-greasy feel with a smooth, elegant, and powdery finish on the skin. It replicates the volatile sensation of cyclomethicone, making it an excellent choice for haircare products as a conditioning agent, and it’s compatible with common surfactants. Whether used in skincare, sun care, men’s grooming, makeup, baby care, or shampoo formulations, Plantsil™ delivers a silky touch, long-lasting smoothness, and a natural solution for skin cleansing and protection, all while restoring suppleness and elasticity.
Plantsil™ XLite
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ XLite is an ultra-light, plant-based silicone alternative that addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly cosmetic formulations. It is COSMOS approved and stands out for its low viscosity and rapid absorption, making it a viable substitute for cyclomethicones. Derived from renewable and easily biodegradable sources, it offers excellent skin and hair compatibility without any greasiness, enhancing the texture and spreadability of skincare and makeup products while intensifying pigment color. Moreover, it serves as an exceptional conditioner, leaving hair manageable and soft, particularly suitable for fine hair. Natura-Tec Plantsil™ XLite’s versatility makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of cosmetic applications, including moisturizing creams, anti-aging products, shaving balms, lipsticks, and shampoos.
Plantsil™ Xcite 100
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ Xcite 100 is a plant-based silicone alternative with a low viscosity of ?100 cst. When used in cosmetic formulations, it exhibits excellent spreading properties and forms a delicate, protective, and lightweight film on the skin, leaving no greasy residue. This natural alternative to low-viscosity dimethicones, which are non-volatile silicones, offers medium spreadability, making it ideal for creating non-sticky moisture barriers in elegant skin protective formulas or haircare products, preventing long-term buildup. Additionally, its transparent, low-odor liquid form is easy to incorporate into modern formulations, enhancing the overall texture and sensory experience of the final products.
Plantsil™ Xcite 350
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ Xcite 350 is a plant-based silicone alternative with a viscosity of ?350 cst. It provides a distinct sensation of luxury and a velvety touch, enhancing texture and prolonging penetration time. Ideal for premium formulations and hair care products aiming to prevent heaviness and buildup, this natural alternative to traditional silicones offers high spreadability, creating a non-sticky moisture barrier for elegant skin protection and long-lasting haircare solutions. Additionally, it is a transparent, low-odor liquid that easily blends into modern formulations, elevating the overall texture and sensory experience of the final products.
CosmoSurf® CE-250
CosmoSurf® CE-250 offers exceptional performance in cosmetics with its natural-based water-resistant polymer, featuring C22 behenyl alcohol intermediate for a high melt point profile. This unique combination provides cosmetics with enhanced stabilization and increased barrier properties, ensuring the product remains intact and effective even in challenging conditions. Additionally, it imparts natural, substantive film-forming properties, enhancing the overall performance and longevity of cosmetic formulations.
CosmoSurf® DCB-20
Discover the future of cosmetics with CosmoSurf® DCB-20, a patented innovation derived from natural renewable monomers. This remarkable product not only exhibits outstanding powder dispersion and film-forming properties but also offers a sustainable alternative to silicon-containing products. By enhancing pigment surface wettability, aiding dispersion, and forming a transfer-resistant film, CosmoSurf® DCB-20 surpasses polyacrylate film-forming agents. Experience the lightweight, non-sticky feel of this natural polar oily polymer, which excels in dispersion, film formation, and emollience, setting a new standard for eco-conscious cosmetics.
CosmoSurf® DDG-20
CosmoSurf® DDG 20, with its INCI name as Bis-octyldodecyl dimer dilinoleate/propandiol copolymer, finds its versatile application in pigmented formulations like sun care and color cosmetics. This polymer offers the advantage of creating smooth, low-viscosity dispersions of untreated pigments while showcasing remarkable film-forming capabilities. Furthermore, it enhances the natural film-forming properties in high SPF sun care products, promoting water-resistant qualities, all while being an environmentally conscious, biodegradable natural copolymer that aids in preserving our oceans.
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.
CosmoSurf® DGSi
CosmoSurf® DGSi, a multi-domain polymer in sunscreen formulations, excels in harmonizing non-polar actives with polar environments. Its unique properties ensure the creation of consistent, well-dispersed products on the skin across various formulations. This silicone hybrid copolymer, developed with “green silicone,” boasts a low surface tension that enhances the aesthetics of oil phases, even when used sparingly, elevating the overall cosmetic appeal of the product.
CosmoSurf® PG1-IS
CosmoSurf® PG1-IS offers exceptional emolliency and forms a distinctive waterproof film upon skin application due to its composition of stearic and isostearic acids. This polymer’s remarkable properties stem from its combination of solid and liquid domains, enabling it to create a water-resistant yet flexible and easy-to-apply waxy film in cosmetic formulations. It enhances product performance by providing long-lasting moisture retention and a smooth, protective barrier on the skin.
CosmoSurf® SCD 140
CosmoSurf® SCD-140 is a patented product derived from natural renewable materials. It serves as a natural waterproofing agent, offering exceptional skin aesthetics in terms of both appearance and feel. It is used to replace ethylene (polyacrylic ester) polymers, increasing solubility, improving rheological properties, and facilitating film formation. It provides a mild to slightly waxy sensation in the final product formula, enhancing formula stability. Key features include its natural sunscreen and waterproof film-forming properties, elevating SPF and skin sensation.
CosmoSurf® CE-140/CE-150
CosmoSurf® CE-140/CE-150 is a high-performance, natural-based water-resistant polymer formulated with a solid C18 stearyl alcohol intermediate. This innovative ingredient offers a balanced functional profile, creating a soft, silky barrier on the skin that melts at body temperature upon application. Its unique composition makes it perfect for Sun Care formulations, providing exceptional film-forming properties and delivering a natural water-resistant claim for enhanced product performance.
CosmoSurf® CE-100
CosmoSurf® CE-100 is a naturally derived, water-resistant polymer that offers exceptional benefits in cosmetic formulations. This liquid film former not only imparts a soft, light, and dry texture to the skin upon application but also enhances the water resistance of cosmetic products. Its inclusion, particularly when combined with Octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer, can result in long-lasting and comfortable makeup formulations that withstand moisture, providing a seamless and durable finish.
SurfaCare® S
SurfaCare® S is an all-natural oil gelling agent that efficiently enhances the clarity and viscosity of polar oils, both in anhydrous and emulsion formulations. It not only improves texture and spread but also enhances emulsion stability, making it an ideal choice for achieving optimal sensory profiles in translucent to clear anhydrous cosmetic applications.
SurfaCare® TRP
SurfaCare® TRP is an environmentally-friendly and natural film-forming polymer is designed to offer prolonged wear for pigmented cosmetics, presenting an eco-conscious and effective alternative to synthetic film formers commonly used in long-lasting facial makeup. Furthermore, SurfaCare TRP, being an oil-soluble natural polymer, ensures a luxurious and smooth application, leaving the skin with a soft and silky feel.
