Ajinomoto

As a global pioneer in amino acids business, cosmetic ingredients supplier Ajinomoto Co. offers earth-friendly Amino Acid-based ingredients for the personal care industry. The multifunctional ingredients derived from nature are highly biodegradable, environmental-friendly and gentle to skin and hair.

The Ajinomoto range includes anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactant, functional powders, gelatinization agents, humectants and emollients.

Next-Generation Gelling Agents for Clear, Stable and Sensorial Textures

Formulators face the challenge of creating clear, stable, and appealing sticks. Ajinomoto’s gelling agents provide versatile solutions for sun care and beyond.

• GP-1
• EB-21
• AJK-OD 2046

Naturally Mild Surfactants for the Future of Cleansing

With Cosmos moving toward sulfate-free requirements, formulators need natural-approved alternatives. Ajinomoto offers surfactants that combine mildness, foam, and biodegradability.

• Amilite ACS-12: mild cleansing, foam boosting, certified natural 
• Amisoft ECS-22 W: excellent skin feel, conditioning, certified natural

Elementis

Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company and is known for its expertise in rheology and natural bio-functional ingredients and owns the world’s largest source of high-quality hectorite natural clay. Elementis focuses on scientific innovation and development of products that enhance the performance and value of customers products in personal care.

BENTONE^® ULTIMATE

BENTONE^® ULTIMATE is the latest clay-based rheology innovation from Elementis, specifically developed to meet the needs of today’s formulators in skin care, sun care, and color cosmetics. This patent-pending oil-phase gel technology is based on organically modified hectorite clay and utilizes a 100% natural activation system, delivering exceptionally high activity levels.

Why BENTONE^® ULTIMATE stands out:

• Mild activation: fully naturally-derived skin conditioning with Glyceryl Oleate
• Superior suspension of pigments, particles, UV filters and actives
• Stable, uniform emulsions with elegant skin feel
• Enhanced formulation flexibility
• Proven thermal stability and enhanced SPF effect

BENTONE HYDROLUXE^TM 360

BENTONE HYDROLUXE^TM 360 is a versatile clay additive that acts as both an emulsifier and stabilizer in oil/water emulsions. It increases the viscosity of the water phase in cosmetics, providing a smooth texture and stable suspension without the need for additional stabilizers such as carbomers. Its unique blend of gentle emulsifiers and natural stabilizers ensures easy handling and consistent results from batch to batch with minimal development effort. The inclusion of hectorite clay helps create stable emulsions that feel light and pleasant on the skin and provides thixotropy and heat stability for quality cosmetic formulations.

Key Benefits:

• Natural emulsifying and thickening capabilities.
• Increases the viscosity of the aqueous phase and stabilizes viscosity on storage, at varying temperatures and under different shear conditions.
• Allows oil incorporation phase volume of 10-35%.
• SPF boosting has been observed in formulations containing Hectorite clay.
• COSMOS conform