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Alchemy Ingredients create easy-to-use, naturally-derived ingredients using safe, raw materials that provide a high performance alternative to synthetic products

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Alchemy Ingredients

At Alchemy Ingredients we believe that it's possible to replace synthetic raw materials in cosmetic formulations, without compromise.

Based in the UK, our easy-to-use, naturally-derived blends are created using safe, raw materials and provide high-performance alternatives to synthetic products. Our range started with sugar chemistry, providing natural ways to thicken oil or water-based systems and has evolved to include unusual emulsion systems and gelling agents.  With a Gold EcoVadis rating and 90% of our entire product range either COSMOS approved or certified – we are proud of our sustainable approach to providing natural ingredients.

  • Details of our full product range can be viewed here
  • Interested in our products?  We have a trusted network of distributors worldwide, find your nearest distributor here

New from Alchemy Ingredients

Elastoblur®

A natural mattifying and blurring ingredient, Elastoblur® smooths fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin with a naturally matte, powder-soft finish.

Based on a creamy, moisturising balm and a blend of blurring and light scattering natural powders, this ready-to-use blend can achieve anything from a light blurring effect to complete matte coverage – simply by adjusting the usage level.

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Find out how to use Elastoblur® in our video below:

Luxamul®

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A cold process emulsifier that creates luxurious, cream-gel textures. This easy to use powder provides an all-in-one solution for thickening and emulsification that is also highly compatible with a wide range of actives, including acids, electrolytes, enzymes and solvents.

100% naturally derived, it is based on Soapberry saponins which are extracted using only water to give a concentrated emulsifier with excellent stabilising properties. This, combined with natural gums, enables the creation of smooth and stable serums, lotions and creams with a luxuriously silky, silicone-like feel.

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Find out how to use Luxamul® in our video below:

Sophocoll®

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A 100% naturally derived bio-surfactant blend that can be used to boost foam and increase moisturisation of surfactant based products.

A collagen-lipid bio-surfactant complex, Sophocoll® creates a soft, creamy foam that acts as an effective cleanser – gently removing even waterproof make up without stripping the skin. This mild ingredient can be used on its own or combined with other surfactants to strengthen and moisturise both skin and hair – making it perfect for use in a wide range of applications from shampoo to micellar waters,  shower gels to face wash.

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Find out more about Sophocoll® in our video below:

Micromulse® Foam

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A natural alternative to synthetic foaming agents, this mild surfactant blend creates wonderful soft, foaming textures when combined with oil.

Based on amino acid surfactants, known for their mild and moisturising properties, Micromulse® Foam enables formulators to create transforming oil-to-foam textures suitable for sensitive skin. Perfect for use in facial skincare, haircare and body care formulations.

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Sclerothix®

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A 100% natural water thickener, Sclerothix® makes transparent, rich, smooth gels suitable for a variety of uses including suspending particles and thickening some surfactant systems. It can be used on its own or as part of an emulsion or surfactant formula. Perfect for use in foaming products, facial skincare, body creams, haircare, masks, scrubs and serums.

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Latest News

Our lab team have been hard at working creating a range of formulations for our latest product launch, Elastoblur®:

  • Blush Balm - A rich eye cream that hydrates the undereye and blurs the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. View full formulation here.
  • Magic Eye Cream - A rich eye cream that hydrates the undereye and blurs the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. View full formulation here.
  • Skin Perfecting Primer - A lightweight primer with a powdery soft after feel, to leave skin hydrated and prepared for makeup. View full formulation here.

For more formulation inspiration click here where new ideas are added monthly.

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We’re excited to be exhibiting at In-Cosmetics Global in Amsterdam on 8th-10th April. Head over to stand 3A51to see us if you are attending.

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