Next-generation emulsifiers for naturals

Published: 25-Aug-2015 Featured companies: Croda Beauty BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH Gattefossé Vantage Personal Care Chemyunion
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John Woodruff looks at emulsifiers approved for use in natural cosmetics

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Emulsifiers are used to make creams and lotions and these are the most important product forms in skin and sun care. Previously, emulsifiers that met natural claims were limited as this restricts the use of ethoxylated compounds, but the list is now growing as ingredient suppliers recognise the need. This feature will look at emulsifiers, with a focus on those that gain Ecocert and/or COSMOS approval for natural cosmetics.

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We are a global specialty ingredient supplier to the beauty and personal care industry, dedicated to meeting evolving consumer needs along with our commitment to sustainability... BASF Personal Care is one of the world’s leading supplier of high-performance ingredients for the personal care industry. The company understands human needs and meets them... Gattefossé is a French-heritage raw material supplier that has grown alongside the world’s leading cosmetics brands. Since our inception in 1880, our journey has been guided... Founded on a heritage of caring, curiosity, and belief in the power of natural chemistry, our entrepreneurial spirit drives us in our quest to always find a better way. We...
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