Azafran Vaniluxe SB 62,

Azafran Innovacion Ltd. Azafran Vanilux SB 62 Wax represents a significant advancement in delivering sustainable, high-performance materials to the cosmetics and personal care industry. Developed from certified organic sources, this innovative wax provides formulators with a green, eco-conscious alternative that enhances product performance while aligning with clean beauty and environmental goals. Designed to support the creation of next-generation formulations, Azafran Wax serves as a responsible and sustainable partner in developing safer, healthier and more environmentally sound products.

EcoFlexy Rheo, Cellugy

EcoFlexy Rheo is a 100% bio-based, microplastic-free cellulose rheology modifier produced via a proprietary fermentation process by the Danish biotechnology company Cellugy. The ingredient's unique 3D network ensures robust thickening, suspension and emulsifier-free stabilization, even with challenging actives, alcohols or across pH levels 3–11. EcoFlexy Rheo delivers a silky, non-sticky, residue-free skin feel - enabling premium, stable formulations from serums to sunscreens. Supplied as a versatile powder, it supports both cold and hot processing, and is fully biodegradable and vegan, empowering brands to combine sustainability with uncompromising performance and sensorial excellence.

EZLite-SF, Sunjin Beauty Science

EZLite-SF is an innovative enzyme oil derived from sunflower oil through bioconversion technology. By converting triglycerides into mono- and diglycerides, it delivers a lighter texture, faster skin absorption, and reduced comedogenicity. This unique oil enhances dermal penetration of active ingredients, improves solubility of polar components such as UV filters and ceramides, and provides excellent emulsion stability. Clinically tested, it demonstrates no irritation, and with a Natural Origin Index of 1.0, EZLite-SF offers formulators a multifunctional, skin-friendly solution that aligns with clean beauty and K-Beauty trends for inner glow and improved skin delivery.

Mindera, Symrise A.G.

Mindera is the first 100% natural, plant-based multifunctional platform for product protection. It addresses the rising consumer demand for sustainable, safe and effective solutions without compromising efficacy. Traditional natural alternatives often underperform or have drawbacks like instability, or undesirable odor or color, limiting their use. The multifunctional platform consists of four products—Mindera Ma, Mindera Cin, Mindera CH and Mindera AA. The plant-based, patented combinations deliver multifunctional benefits such as chelation, antioxidation, sebum reduction, soothing effects, emulsion stabilization and more, together with high efficacy against bacteria, yeasts and molds, while aligning with the transformation toward safe yet efficacious sustainable personal care formulations.

Natrineo CR8, Croda Beauty

This PEG-free phosphate ester emulsifier offers a unique capability to create water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) emulsions using a single ingredient, simplifying formulation processes. Natrineo CR8 enhances the aesthetics of emulsions, providing a smoother and more elegant texture. Additionally, it improves the delivery of active ingredients, optimizing their performance and efficacy. Both in vitro and in vivo testing confirmed the ability to improve sunscreen formulation efficacy in inorganic sunscreen formulations containing titanium dioxide. Its broad pH tolerance further increases formulation flexibility, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.

Peauvita, Core Biogenesis

Peauvita (EGF) by Core Biogenesis is a plant-derived epidermal growth factor (EGF) uniquely fused with natural oleosomes for enhanced skin delivery and stability. Developed through molecular farming, Peauvita offers 10× greater stability and clinically proven anti-aging performance, visibly improving skin firmness, elasticity and barrier function in just 14 days — outperforming 0.3% retinol without irritation. Its oleosome delivery system ensures deep dermal penetration and sustained release, unlocking the full regenerative potential of EGF. As a clean, scalable and biologically active base ingredient, Peauvita sets a new standard for high-efficacy, biotech-powered anti-aging formulation in modern skin care.

Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49, Clariant

Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49 is an oil-in-water emulsifier featuring four ingredients available as a drop-in solution. By forming liquid crystals, it delivers exceptional stability even with high oil concentrations. Developed with stearic acid-derived lipophilic chains, HP 49 provides high moisturization that strengthens the skin barrier function. The sophisticated synergy between hydrophilic head components allows for fast absorption, leaving a soft finish on the skin. Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49 is unique on the market, and its multiple benefits have already earned it a place in a globally recognized mass market brand, confirming its superior value proposition.

Sunsil-LUX150H, Sunjin Beauty Science

Sunsil-LUX150H is a next-generation silica bead designed with a perfectly clean surface to deliver ultimate transparency and silky flow. Compared with conventional porous silica, it provides fluid-like spreadability, enhanced sensory appeal, and superior emulsion stability due to its amphiphilic nature. With an oil absorption capacity of 1.4–2.1 cc/g, Sunsil-LUX150H optimizes formulations from sunscreens to skin care, minimizing whitening while maintaining high transparency. Its performance enables formulators to achieve lighter, more elegant textures aligned with modern K-Beauty trends. Derived from abundant natural silica resources, Sunsil-LUX150H also supports sustainability as a safe and effective alternative to microplastics.

Aristoflex Sun, Clariant

Aristoflex Sun introduces specialized rheology modification technology tailored specifically for sun care formulations, addressing the "skinification of sun care" trend. This multifunctional solution is the first to offer SPF-boosting effects through superior UV filter stabilization while simultaneously delivering the light, fresh textures consumers prefer. By elegantly solving these traditionally opposing formulation challenges, Aristoflex Sun equips formulators with versatile capabilities to develop modern sun care products combining optimal protection with exceptional sensory qualities. The outcome: aesthetically pleasing sunscreens that encourage consistent application, ultimately improving sun protection compliance.

Eastman Esmeri CC1N10, Eastman Chemical Company

Consumer demand and regulation are driving brands to replace persistent microplastics. Eastman Esmeri CC1N10 is a naturally derived, biodegradable* cellulose‑ester micropowder that integrates into lipophilic systems to deliver advanced optical effects and durable performance in a variety of color cosmetic applications. Esmeri provides soft‑focus blurring, oil absorption, mattifying action, and a soft, powdery skin feel—helping brands meet sustainability and performance goals without compromise. *Biodegradable per EU Regulation 2023/2055 (Synthetic Polymer Microparticles), Group 2

Harmonie NatuVel Gel, Momentive

Harmonie NatuVel gel (Natural Origin Index 1, ISO16128) is a 100% biobased elastomer gel network that enables a new generation of skin care and color cosmetics. This naturally derived elastomer gel provides soft-focus and mattifying effects, reduces oiliness and improves absorption, providing a soft, powdery dry cushioned skin feel. Offering excellent compatibility with naturally derived ingredients and UV filters, it also improves the dispersion of pigments, powders and physical sunscreens in addition to acting as a w/o emulsion stabilizer.

Dexcare CD-2 Polymer, Dow Chemical Company

Dexcare CD-2 Polymer redefines the future of sustainable hair care. It is an inherently biodegradable deposition aid for benefiting oils and conditioning polymers that sets a new standard for sustainability and performance in various hair care products. Supplied as an aqueous solution that is easy-to-use, the product is readily dispersible in cold water and formulates into water-clear formulations that can achieve exceptional foam levels. Formulations provide superior lubricity, reduced detangling forces, and restored hydrophobicity on most hair types, including heavily damaged hair. Performance is obtained through a dual-mechanism of surface-active nanostructures and traditional charge-balanced complexes.

Elevance Elite Bio65, Advancion

Elevance Elite Bio65 (INCI: 3-Amino-2-butanol (3A2B)) is a new-to-market, biodegradable multifunctional amino alcohol exclusively manufactured by Advancion with 50% bio-based content. Elevance Elite Bio65 provides exceptional performance, including high efficiency neutralization and emulsion stabilization in a wide range of personal care applications, including hair colorants. Elevance Elite Bio65 is an ideal alternative to MEA in demi-permanent hair color, providing excellent color development, gray coverage and color retention after multiple washes, with best-in-class color retention and a 0.65 NOI.

Elevance Ultra, Advancion

Elevance Ultra is a new-to-the-world, readily biodegradable multifunctional additive exclusively manufactured by Advancion to provide superior multifunctional performance with an excellent safety profile. The Elevance Ultra multifunctional additive was developed over a decade of rigorous research and product testing, and functions as a high-efficiency stabilizer and neutralizer. Elevance Ultra is ideal for use with a wide range of hair fixative resins and hair spray propellants and provides in-can corrosion protection and superior curl retention in high-humidity conditions (HHCR). Elevance Ultra delivers efficiency and versatility that meets the performance demands of modern personal care formulations.

Natursol EMI Rev, SNF Personal Care

Natursol EMI Rev is a multifunctional polymer with naturality and biodegradability properties. The multifunctional properties allow a reduction in the number of ingredients used in your formulation. This novel cationic inverse emulsion polymer is ready to use and cold processable, thereby saving time and energy in your formulations without sacrificing performance.

Purelift Dry Scalp Refresher 2.0, Presperse

PureLift Scalp Refresher 2.0 is featured in PureLift Dry Shampoo, which offers the ultimate pick-me-up for hair that deserves more than a basic refresh. The addition of Spheron LP-230 extends time between washes, as it powerfully absorbs excess oil and leaves hair feeling weightlessly fresh. Biogenic Caffeine 210-WS and Biogenic Adenosine-30 work to provide thicker, fuller appearance over time. Greendiol, a humectant that locks in moisture to prevent dryness, boosts moisture, while SiClone SR-5 seals in natural luster. PureLift Dry Shampoo is ideal for all hair, with no chalky residue, making "between washes" your best hair days yet.

Rheance D50, Evonik

Rheance D50 is an innovative glycolipid solution for cosmetic formulators, fulfilling the requirements for cruelty-free and sustainable products. Evaluation studies confirm exceptional skin hydration and improved skin barrier functions, making it effective for both skin and hair care. Additionally, it has excellent solubilizing and foaming properties, giving additional value to the efficacy of cleansing, hair/scalp care products. With a low CO2 footprint, low aquatic toxicity, and being readily biodegradable, Rheance D50 supports environmental sustainability, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. This versatile ingredient integrates easily into various applications, including baby care, cleansers, shampoos and oral care, demonstrating high compatibility and multifunctionality.