What ingredients are new for spa?

Published: 26-Feb-2015 Featured companies: Croda Beauty PROVITAL S.A.
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John Woodruff discovers ancient and modern ingredients ideal for use in spa products

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In the last issue of SPC, the surfactants that are used in bath, shower and cleansing products were featured under the title ‘Bubbles, baths & showers’[1]. In this article, the focus is on the active ingredients which add physiological value to those products plus materials that are used in body shaping, exfoliation and other spa treatments.

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