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P2 Science unveils fresh additions to Citropol line
US personal care ingredient maker P2 Science has launched Citropol DE-4 and Citropol V6, the latest additions to its growing range of natural-based ingredients. Made from upcycled forest-
derived terpenes, Citropol polymeric emollients mark a significant milestone in beauty industry innovation as the first new liquid polymeric emollients launched since silicones. Citropol DE-4 is a unique and
multifunctional high molecular weight polymeric emollient. It can create rich and luxurious
textures, elevate the sensory experience of commonly used alkanes, and is shown to provide conditioning benefits for hair, especially curly and textured hair. Its rich texture is ideal for various
formulations, including skin and hair care, rinse-off, and leave-on, and colour cosmetics. Meanwhile, Citropol V6 is a
novel volatile emollient blend that combines excellent spreadability with a light, non-greasy feel. A standout feature of Citropol
V6 is its ability to replace cyclomethicone, a widely used silicone in personal care products
known for its smooth feel and quick-drying properties. Unlike cyclomethicone, which has been scrutinized for its environmental persistence and potential bioaccumulation, Citropol V6 offers a natural and biodegradable alternative without sacrificing performance. Citropol V6 not only matches
but often exceeds the sensory and functional properties of cyclomethicones, providing a sustainable solution that meets both regulatory demands and consumer expectations. Oihana Elizalde, CEO of P2
Science, said: “We are thrilled to introduce Citropol DE-4 and Citropol® V6 to the market. These products represent the next step in our mission to create sustainable, high-performance ingredients that meet the needs of today’s consumers. “We are excited to see how
our customers will leverage these products to create the next generation of sustainable beauty solutions.” Citropol DE-4 and Citropol V6
are globally available for sampling and commercial orders starting today, and compliant in China.
AmphiStar launches waste-based biosurfactant
AmphiStar has launched AmphiCare, a bio-based personal care surfactant made entirely from organic waste- and side streams. The Belgian startup says the
product is the first fully upcycled bio-based surfactant to enter the personal care market. Produced using clean
biological conversion processes and derived from local, organic biowaste and side streams from agri-food processing, AmphiStar’s biosurfactant adhere to circular economy principles, offering environmentally friendly, safe and biodegradable alternatives. By avoiding reliance on
fossil feedstocks and crops like vegetable oil (e.g. palm oil) or sugar, AmphiCare is said to demonstrate a superior sustainability profile and
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required for cosmetic products such as shampoos, makeup removers and other skincare products. It is said to meet the industry’s
demands for skin compatibility, mildness and performance, setting a new standard for sustainable beauty products. “AmphiCare represents a
a more favourable lifecycle analysis compared to mainstream chemically produced surfactants (fossil- and biobased) and other commercial microbial biosurfactants. AmphiCare is designed for the
personal care market, featuring the high purity and functionality
significant breakthrough in the shift towards fully sustainable surfactants,” said Sophie Roelants, co-founder and COO of AmphiStar. “By utilising non-virgin
feedstocks, we are not only reducing reliance on fossil and virgin bio-based feedstocks such as palm oil but also providing high-performing, scalable alternatives that meet the demands of today’s personal care industry,” she added.
Nature Coatings primed for
personal care Nature Coatings, an award-winning US biochemicals company, is poised to enter the cosmetics market in the coming weeks with a new line of black pigments. The new cosmetics line aims to
be a direct offset of Carbon Black and Black 2, commonly found in colour cosmetics. It will be suitable for eyeliners,
mascara, lipsticks, foundations, eye shadows, facial masks, nails among other applications and is globally compliant and registered. The Las Vegas, Nevada firm
transforms wood waste into 100% bio-based, non-toxic and carbon- negative black pigments and dispersions.
The high-performing solutions
are a replacement for petroleum- derived carbon black, and serve a wide range of sectors, including the ink industry (packaging, textile and footwear), as well as the plastics and paints and coatings industries. Built on the same BioBlack
technology that has been servicing the industrial markets, including apparel and fashion, customers will be able to count on Nature Coatings’ new cosmetic colourants to be 100% bio-derived, have the highest lightfastness rating, and be cost-competitive, carcinogen-free, VOC-free, non-nanomaterial, and carbon negative. “Working in the pigment and
dyes industry for over 15 years, I’ve seen the negative impact it has had on our environment and health. This inspired me to find a way to develop something better, something that is safe enough to be put on my face,” said CEO Jane Palmer. “The new cosmetics grades
of BioBlack will not compromise on accessibility, affordability, performance, quality and safety. This is a first-of-its-kind pigment solution, and we’re excited to share it with the cosmetics industry,” she added.
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