Next-generation emulsifiers for naturals

Published: 25-Aug-2015 Featured companies: Croda Beauty Gattefossé BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH Chemyunion Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant Vantage Personal Care Gobiotics By Sweetch
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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... 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... 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... Every day at Chemyunion, we create and develop sustainable and innovative ingredients aligned with market trends for the personal care, health, and home care sectors. Our...
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