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Canada gives secondary nod to DSM-Firmenich UV filter
Canada has approved the use of DSM-Firmenich’s Parsol Shield UV filter in multifunctional skin care and other cosmetic products. Health Canada has officially
added Parsol Shield (Bemotrizinol) to the Secondary Sunscreen Monograph at concentrations up to 6%. Parsol Shield has long been
permitted under Canada’s Primary Sunscreen Monograph, where sun protection is the main intended function of the product. Until now, the ingredient had
not been listed for use in products where sun protection plays a secondary role, such as daily-wear cosmetics and multifunctional skin care products.
“Health Canada’s decision to
update the monograph reflects a strengthened industry alignment and reinforces the strong safety and efficacy profile of Parsol Shield as a highly photostable, broadspectrum UVA/UVB filter,” she added. The updated monograph will
The updated monograph closes
this gap by permitting Parsol Shield in a wider array of formulations. “This milestone aligns with
DSM-Firmenich’s ongoing efforts in the United States to secure FDA approval of Parsol Shield as a sunscreen active ingredient,” said Amy Ethier, DSM’s North America beauty and care regulatory affairs manager.
enable broader use of Parsol Shield in sunscreen containing products sold in Canada, offering formulators enhanced flexibility to develop innovative formats that meet evolving consumer needs. This regulatory progression
supports DSM-Firmenich’s commitment to advancing high- performance UV filters while expanding market opportunities for its customers.
Sironix Renewables unleashes biosurfactants
Seattle startup Sironix Renewables has taken the wraps off Furasoft-LFS and Furasoft-SF, a pair of bio-based surfactants designed for the personal care market. Both ingredients have been
engineered to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of personal care formulations, including shampoos, body washes and hand soaps. The Furasoft line uses proven
furan structures for the first time in personal care applications, said to deliver unmatched performance and sustainability compared to conventional petrochemical surfactants. Produced from upcycled
feedstocks, the Furasoft line is a
new-to-the-market ingredient that is 100% bio-based and sustainably sourced and delivers 65-75% lower greenhouse gas emissions versus petrochemical alternatives. In addition, it is free from
sulfates, nitrosamines and 1,4-dioxane to meet consumer demand for milder, safer products that perform better. Both ingredients are formulator-
friendly to integrate seamlessly into existing surfactant systems and standard manufacturing lines. “We created the Furasoft
personal care line to help companies meet growing demand for better- performing products that are milder, safer and more sustainable,” said
Christoph Krumm, CEO and co- founder of Sironix Renewables. “At Sironix, we are committed to changing the way the world cares for itself. Furasoft is the next step in this journey, and we’re proud of these two breakthrough ingredients that offer companies the flexibility and reliability they’ve come to expect from us.” Sironix continues its production
scale-up of the Furasoft personal care line and has demonstrated its production process at half-ton scale. Most recently, the company
successfully completed a demonstration for its Furasoft-LFS product at Pressure Chemical and an established, commercial sulfonator.
AAK emollients get FairWild accreditation
Swedish cosmetic ingredient maker AAK has gained FairWild accreditation for its shea-based emollients used in personal care products. Customers can choose from
products made from FairWild certified segregated shea kernels, which are fully traceable to AAK’s Kolo Nafaso direct sourcing programme, as well as products made from FairWild certified mass balance shea kernels. FairWild is an international
organization dedicated to creating a global sustainability framework for wild-collected ingredients. Product-level accreditation
ensures that customers of AAK’s shea- based emollients can trust the origin and positive impact of the supply chain, which supports environmental conservation, rural livelihoods, and community development. Brands may apply directly
to FairWild to register for use of verified claims in their consumer communications.
PERSONAL CARE MAGAZINE April 2026 AAK’s Kolo Nafaso programme is
a pioneering shea sourcing initiative that empowers women in West Africa through direct trade, interest- free microcredits, and training in sustainable practices. The programme engages around
230,000 women in West Africa. Operating without plantations,
Kolo Nafaso supports agroforestry and offers a fully segregated, traceable supply chain, as well as a mass balance supply chain for AAK’s personal care products.
www.personalcaremagazine.com
Lipoid brews coffee-based scalp energizer
Swiss cosmetic actives maker Lipoid Kosmetik will showcase Cascara Pro, a coffee-based scalp health and follicle longevity ingredient, at next month’s in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris, France. Lipoid Kosmetik responsibly
sources and upcycles organic cascara, the outer shell of the coffee cherry, through an ethical and transparent supply chain in Brazil. Enriched with natural
caffeine, the extract is refined into Cascara Pro, a scientifically validated cosmetic ingredient. Cascara Pro is a COSMOS-
and NATRUE-certified cosmetic ingredient that unites high- performance scalp care with the sustainable power of an upcycled, modern plant source and Phospholipon 90 H IP. Phospholipon 90 H IP is
a highly pure hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine fraction sourced from non-GMO soybean. Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, a highly pure fraction of natural phospholipids, offers a unique range of benefits in a single ingredient. It functions as skin barrier
strengthening and replenishing agent, gives an exceptionally smooth skin feeling and can be used as non-irritant emulsifier that ensures superb formulation aesthetics. Lipoid said the unique
synergy between protective polyphenols and flavonoids, and the stimulating effects of caffeine and trigonelline, makes Cascara Pro a complementary solution providing powerful substantiated benefits, such as complementary phytochemical power, improved follicle longevity and protection.
Credit: The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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