The company highlighted its biosurfactants and applications in skin and hair care alongside its expanding active ingredient ranges.
Evonik showcased its latest ingredients at in-cos Global in Barcelona, showing a focus on biotechnology and emphasizing the use of renewable resources and sustainable processes.
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The company displayed its biosurfactants and applications in skin and hair care alongside its expanding active ingredient ranges.
Evonik’s highlighted ingredients at the show included:
- Skinmimics PRO MB (INCI: Ceramide EOP (and) Ceramide NP (and) Ceramide AP (and) Behenic Acid (and) Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate (and) Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate (and) Glycerin (and) Lactic Acid) — A system for healthy aging that is a combination of different ceramides.
- Sphinox Immulance (INCI: Ceramide NP) — A new ceramide to the market that protects the skin by balancing the skin’s immune barrier.
- Rheance One (INCI: Glycolipids) — Intended for cleansing, solubilizing and foaming additive for gentle personal cleansing formulations, this ingredient provides sensory benefits with a dense and creamy foam that rinses easily from skin.
- Sophance LA-A (INCI: Glycolipids (and) Sodium Lactate) — A mild acidic-rich sophorolipid that offers high cleansing performance for personal hygiene applications.
- TEGO Filmstar One MB (INCI: Not Provided) — A naturally sourced, biodegradable film former that supports various cosmetic formulations that require water resistance and UV protection.
- Varisoft EQ 90 (INCI: Dioleoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfatebiodegradable esterquat) — This ingredient offers formulators of hair conditioning products a cost-efficient, eco-friendly conditioning agent.
Yann d'Hervé, head of Evonik's care solutions business line, commented: "When we innovate, we always put the customer at the center."
