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Produce translucent gels naturally with Surfacare® S
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Surfacare® S is a rheology modifier that can be added to natural oils to produce translucent gels naturally. We take a closer look at this safflower based oil gelling agent.
Formulating personal care products into soluble packaging
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Soluble packaging is being used more and more for personal care products. So why use soluble packaging, and what challenges does it present to personal care formulators?
Plantasens® Biogum Tara: A Natural Rheology Modifier
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New from Clariant and supplied by Chemlink Specialities, Plantasens® Biogum Tara is a versatile, easy-to-process natural thickener and texturizer for personal care applications.
Mackadet® OPR-2: a fully biodegradable opacifier made from renewable ingredients
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Mackadet® OPR-2 is a bio-based opacifier that offers a fantastic alternative to synthetic acrylate-based ingredients. It is made from renewable ingredients, fully biodegradable and comes as a cold processable concentrate.
What Makes A Biobased Product?
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Clariant, one of our principal suppliers, recently announced that their natural preservation booster Velsan® CGE is now a USDA Certified Biobased Product. So what is a biobased product, and why is certification important?
Rejuvenating Water Gel Mask From Clariant
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Have you tried Clariant’s new rejuvenating gel mask formula? It’s been created to quench thirsty skin, using star ingredients with outstanding benefits. Read on to download the formula, find out more about the ingredients, and request your samples.
Eye Care In A Pandemic: Dolcevia & Eyedren
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With many people now needing to wear face masks all day long while at work or out and about, it’s no surprise that eyes have become more important than ever as a means of expressing ourselves. So personal care brands are now embracing new and effective eye care formulations that will help soothe tired eyes and boost confidence.
Give Peas A Chance!
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As the sheer number of uses for pea protein comes to light, Sinerga are harnessing the power of peas into cosmetic formulations that act as sustainable alternatives to current market offerings. If you consider yourself a cynic when it comes to natural formulations, simply read ahead for all the reasons to give peas a chance!
Green Emulsifiers from Sinerga
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Since their inception, Sinerga have placed a great deal of importance on offering green ingredients that respect the skin and the environment in equal measures. Their range of emulsifiers are created sustainably and responsibly, putting the needs of both the formulator and the market front and centre.
Fragrances In A Covid-19 World
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We attended Mintel’s recent webinar, ‘Surviving and thriving in the “next” normal for fragrance’, to better understand the challenges and opportunities that face the fragrance market now and in the short, medium and long term future.
