In the formulation of cosmetics, it is very common to use ingredients of recognized efficiency obtained by chemical synthesis. Many of these ingredients are also found in vegetables, and with the substitution of synthetic components by those of vegetable origin, it is possible to “naturalize” cosmetics, and achieve a higher percentage of ingredients of renewable…
In recent years, there has been a growing perception of the plant-based products benefits on health. This has led many consumers to prefer natural products in many fields including Cosmetics. Although the standards regulating the natural cosmetics are variable and the criteria defining them are sometimes confusing, the consumers often perceive these cosmetics as less…
In Cosmetics, the natural products are trendy and they are taking larger and larger market share at world-wide level. To meet these new needs, the cosmetics manufacturers are launching proposals with high percentages of natural and environmentally friendly ingredients. So far, there were different criteria to designate a cosmetic as natural, leading to some confusion…
The cosmetic industry has evolved a lot in what refers to rheology modifiers for water-based cosmetics nevertheless it is difficult to find good thickeners for cosmetic oils. From Quimidroga we would like to give a solution to that problem. That’s why together with our partner Lubrizol, we present the polymer OILKEMIA™ 5S Polymer, a new…
In the cosmetics industry, the emollients are a group of essential ingredients. They have a key role in the skin hydration and facilitate the application of products. The fatty acid esters are emollients of natural origin. Quimidroga is the distributor of the fatty acid esters from IOI Oleochemical Malasia: Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate…
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced by fermentation of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is completely soluble in water and is used in many applications for being an excellent filmogen and adhesive agent. Our provider Joyvo, as a specialist in cosmetic active ingredients obtained by fermentation, has just presented the Pullulan. The latter, besides being a filmogen agent…
Our hair is exposed every day to several threats that harm and ruin it: the sun and UV rays, the wind and the pollution… Even though we cannot avoid all these adverse factors, nobody renounces to a healthy-looking and beautiful hair. That’s why it is essential that all the hair care products include some hair…