SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 37
Download to read offline
The natural ingredients market: while mainstream personal
care sales lag, natural-based products continue to make
leaps forward.
IN RECENT YEARS, natural products have grown from a niche segment to one of the fastest-
growing categories in personal care, according to marketing research companies.
In fact, although health and beauty care sales in grocery and drug stores (excluding Wal-Mart)
declined 1.2% in 2002 according to Information Resources Inc., Chicago, natural personal care
(NPC) grew 10% to $4.1 billion in 2002, according to executives for the Nutrition Business Journal.
NPC outperformed other natural product segments, such as functional foods, which grew 7-8%, and
supplements, which increased 3-4%, according to preliminary NBJ estimates for 2002.
From Farm to Pharmacy, and Beyond
According to these numbers, natural personal care is now outpacing many other natural product
categories in comparative growth--ironic, considering that these categories were personal care's
forerunners.
"The growth in the natural personal care market is reflective of continued growth in the wider
natural foods market," said Ed Matson of Carrubba Inc., Milford, CT.
Natural ingredients were first investigated for their possible pharmaceutical uses; following
scientific validation of various natural ingredients, the focus then moved to personal care, according
to industry suppliers.
"The growth of the natural personal care market will continue based on the continued growth we see
in the nutraceutical market," said Anthony Ansaldi, marketing director, Presperse Inc., Somerset,
NJ. "If we review the trends in both markets, we see that many times, new naturals coming into the
personal care market originated in the nutraceutical market."
Mr. Ansaldi added that "growth in nutraceutical and alternative therapies has greatly increased
consumer awareness about the benefits of naturals, and this can only help increase usage in
cosmetics."
Patricia Singh, senior director of sales, cosmetic division, Bio-Botanica, Hauppauge, NY, agreed,
"Recent scientific studies have validated the beneficial effects of botanicals for more than just
pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. As a result, we have witnessed greater interest and
increased growth of botanicals for a variety of applications in the personal care and cosmetic
categories, ranging from hair and nail care products to skin lighteners, cosmetics and bath and body
formulations."
This scientific support boosts consumers' confidence in natural finished products, a trend that has
been building strength for years. "An overwhelming, positive trend toward healthier lifestyles is
sweeping today's consumer marketplace," said Leanne Fawcett, sales executive, Natunola Health,
Winchester, Ontario. "More and more, cosmetic and personal care consumers demand all-natural
ingredients to complement their concerns for personal health and wellness."
To that end, the company provides vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower, castor and rice bran in
various preparations. Though the oils themselves have been used for quite some time, Natunola, like
other natural ingredient manufacturers, is seeking new uses for them. For instance, "We offer a
unique natural alternative to (petroleum-derived) ingredients," Ms. Fawcett said.
Such specific uses for fractions of long-used extracts and oils would seem to be the wave of the
future in the natural personal care market, where consumers are demanding more from products
while maintaining that they want as natural a product as possible.
Smarter Shoppers
At one time, including a few herbs on the label was enough to convince consumers to make the
purchase. However, shoppers have become ever more savvy and now demand more than a passing
mention of botanical extracts or vegetable oils.
According to industry experts contacted by Happi, "dusting"--adding just enough of an ingredient to
list it on the label, but not enough to have a perceivable benefit--was a longstanding problem in the
natural products industry. Today, reputable marketers are working to offset that negative
association in a variety of ways.
Bio-Botanica "is unique in the industry because botanicals have been our only business and focus,"
said Dorie Greenblatt, director of marketing. "We are technical experts in working with them for
over three decades. Our manufacturing facilities are FDA-registered and pharmaceutically licensed,
following strict cGMP and SOP standards. This means that we comply with the most stringent
manufacturing standards found in both the natural and pharmaceutical industries."
Executives at Croda, Parsippany, NJ, are strict with their botanical ingredients too. "Organic
certification is becoming an important issue in the natural products market," pointed out Barbara
Woldin of the company. As a result, many of the company's natural ingredients are certified by
Ecocert, an inspection and certification body that can verify the conformity of organic products
against the organic regulations of Europe, Japan or the U.S.
Mike Hooper, research and development director, Body Blue Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, said that
organic certification could become a key driver for natural personal care product growth in the near
future.
But in the meantime, "while awaiting the implementation of regulations for the use of 'certified
organic' materials in personal products, market leaders are currently using the food regulations as
guidelines," Mr. Hooper said. "Therefore, for products containing greater than 70% 'certified
organic' materials, companies are able to claim the actual percentage content."
Some natural products, such as aloe vera and lavender, have been studied for years and provide
effects that are generally accepted by both the public and the scientific community as beneficial.
Others are currently being studied for potential benefits. Still others with traditional-use
backgrounds are studied scientifically to determine which effects are verifiable and can be applied
to today's finished products in order to better support claims.
Far and Wide
On the opposite side of traditionally-used extracts (such as aloe vera, chamomile and lavender) are
new botanicals with new uses.
How far are natural ingredient manufacturers willing to go to find a unique new ingredient?
To the ends of the earth, it would seem. Presperse represents a number of companies that offer
natural ingredients; one, Bioland Ltd., is currently farming the riches of the sea for novel new
offerings. So is Secma Biotechnologies Marines.
Presperse also offers extracts from the arctic, which until now has remained a relatively untapped
area for personal care product resources.
Centerchem, Norwalk, CT, is also looking to the sea for inspiration. The Pronaleen Sports Skin Re-
energizer from Provital SA is a naturally-derived, standardized natural fraction of marine algae
"whose function is to restore by topical application the electrolytes that are lost through perspiration
from exercise," said Michael Boyar, executive vice president, Centerchem.
And Croda delved the Amazon rainforest for its Crodamazon line, which includes Cupuacu, a tropical
butter similar to shea butter; Buriti, a lipid emollient extracted from Mauritia flexuosa, a palm-like
Brazillian tree and Maracuja, an emollient oil harvested from passionflower seeds.
"The Crodamazon line represents Croda's commitment to develop plant-derived products with a
policy toward preserving the rainforest's natural resources, while promoting the economic
development of the regions involved in the venture," said Ms. Woldin. This double benefit should
please consumers who are both health-conscious and ecologically aware.
Beraca Ingredients, Sao Paulo, Brazil, is another company that offers novel natural ingredients
obtained from the Amazon region. The company's offerings include Brazil nut oil (rich in oleic acids
and vitamins), Copaiba oil (for lotions, ant-inflammatory creams and blemish treatments), Buriti oil
(for after-sun products and soaps), Passion Fruit oil (for creams, lotions and other skin care
products) and many other naturally-derived products.
To obtain these botanicals from the Amazon, Beraca Ingredients has purchase commitments with
more than 2,500 families throughout the region, company executives said.
According to Beraca, these commitments ensure that the development of the Amazon region does
not come at the expense of the people in the region.
Some Natural Questions
When it comes to natural ingredients, the pluses are obvious--botanicals are generally viewed
(though often erroneously) as more gentle than their synthetic counterparts, they're often based on
long-standing tradition and their images of health, growth and bounty are comforting to today's
consumer.
Unfortunately, natural products have their share of drawbacks as well. One difficulty lies in the
potential lack of conformity; it's difficult to gauge that a given batch of extract will contain exact
percentages of active material.
"Natural ingredients are usually variable in quality and consistency," pointed out Mr. Hooper of
Body Blue. "Natural materials often contain undesirable components that would likely be excluded
from a synthetic equivalent. In addition, natural materials are more susceptible to oxidation and
contamination by bacteria."
Therein lies the dilemma of today's natural ingredients manufacturer or marketer. "True naturals
contain no additives, so technically, a true natural is supplied without antioxidants or preservatives,"
explained Ms. Woldin of Croda. "This is okay in the raw material as long as normal GMPs are
observed. However, care in formulating must be exercised to protect the final user during
consumption."
The obvious answer would be a natural preservative--something that is elusive in the current market,
at least as far as claims with actual anti bacterial or microbial percentages are concerned. However,
natural preservatives are warranting deeper investigation these days, and though claims may still be
in the future, anecdotal evidence and isolated research is available.
Shaheen Majeed, executive assistant to the chief executive officer, Sabinsa Corp., Piscataway, NJ,
said, "The main concerns (in creating natural ingredients) are ingredient quality, shelf life and
safety. An all-natural product should be formulated with effective natural preservatives and
antimicrobial agents."
According to Mr. Majeed, "We do have a number of natural herbal extracts that are reported to be
effective natural preservatives. These function as antioxidants and antimicrobial agents and include
tetrahydrocurcuminoids, rosemary, extract, rosmarinic acid, olive leaf extract, ursolic acid and
turmeric oil, to name a few."
Safety First
Sabinsa isn't the only company that is investigating the use of natural antioxidants and
antimicrobials. Certain extracts have been used for years on the basis that they may help protect
products, and consequently, the consumers themselves.
"There is a lot of demand for natural materials that can be used in place of synthetic materials or
materials from a non-renewable source," said Mr. Hooper of Body Blue. "The use of natural vitamin
E as a preservative is a good example."
Another is Hidrox, from Creagri Inc., an olive extract that contains a very high level of
hydroxytyrosol. Hydroxytyrosol is a potent natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, according to
Body Blue executives.
Executives at Arista added that rosemary oil and cranberry oil can deliver preservative effects.
Mr. Hooper of Body Blue commented that though certain ingredients seem to offer preservative
benefits, marketers are still a step or two away from achieving that elusive dream: an all-natural
preservative.
"As of today, there is no single natural material that can claim to be the ideal natural preservative,"
Mr. Hooper cautioned. "Some materials, such as grapefruit seed extract, are good for particular
applications. However, the high usage levels that are required to achieve good performance may
have a negative effect on the overall formula."
Bio-Botanica executives say they may have the closest answer yet. BioPein, an all-natural
preservative, is a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that has been shown to possess anti-
microbial properties.
The ingredient was tested against an array of microorganisms with different susceptibilities. These
organisms included gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative Escherichia coli,
Salmonella typhimurium, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginonse, acid fast bacterium
Mycobacterium smegmatis and the yeast Candida albicans.
For comparison, a variety of well-known synthetic preservatives were used, including
phenoxyetbanol, phenylethyl alcohol and a combination of methyl- and propylparabens in a ratio of
5:4.
"The minimum inhibitory concentration, the lowest concentration capable of inhibiting the growth of
the above-mentioned organisms, was determined for each agent," explained Ms. Singh of the
company. "BioPein, at a level of 0.15-0.3%, had the lowest MIC, demonstrating its activity as a
potent inhibitor of various microorganisms."
The study was conducted at BioBotanica's FDA registered, pharmaceutically-licensed facility.
Lonza recently entered the natural preservatives market with the launch of Natrulon, a patent-
pending, naturally-derived preservative platform. It combines highly-effective, naturally-derived
ingredients in easy-to-use liquid products.
As natural ingredients are backed by more and more such studies, consumer confidence in natural
finished products could grow yet further, and manufacturers may close the gap between "natural"
and "preservative," industry experts insist.
Standing Out
Besides controlled studies and technical data sheets--neither of which the average consumer usually
has access to--how can natural ingredient manufacturers provide reassurance that their products
stand out from the crowd of natural ingredients currently being marketed?
For one thing, the ingredient must have a perceivable effect. Larry Smith, vice president of
International Sourcing Inc. (ISI), Franklin Lakes, NJ, said his company's extracts have constituents
that can produce the effects consumers want.
For example, "Cariciline, a natural gel of ficus carica (fig) fruit, contains a large content of
polysaccharides to create moisturizing and refreshing effects," Mr. Smith said. "And our ARP100 can
reduce hair growth."
Rather than simply adding an extract in a formula for the name, marketers should choose natural
ingredient manufacturers who have done their homework. "Formulators should look into the active
parts of plant, sea and mineral products," said Mr. Smith.
Since there are many variables within each plant species depending upon the extraction method and
other factors, "manufacturers must be able to scientifically validate raw materials to insure that the
quality, purity, potency, consistency and efficacy are in line with customer specifications," said Ms.
Greenblatt of Bio-Botanica. The company's in-house laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities allow
Bio-Botanica to validate ingredient species, detect ingredient adulteration and confirm purity,
potency and microbial activity, Ms. Greenblatt said.
"The key to selecting ingredients is making sure that one is in partnership with a credible
manufacturer who not only understands botanicals, but how these ingredients can best be used and
in what form, depending on product application," Ms. Greenblatt advised.
In formulating with a natural ingredient, "simply switching from synthetic to natural equivalents is
not possible without studying the effect on the finished product stability," pointed out Mr. Hooper of
Body Blue.
However, certain natural ingredients can effectively replace the activity of a synthetic counterpart.
For example, the removal of propylene glycol in deodorant sticks and the reformulation of shampoos
to remove sodium lauryl sulphate/sodium laureth sulphates are currently possible, Mr. Hooper said.
Standardization and consistency are also important. According to Mr. Boyar of Centerchem,
"Chemical purity and standardization are important considerations when formulating with naturally-
derived ingredients. This will help ensure batch-to batch consistency in production."
The natural color of the extracted material must also be taken into consideration. "Natural
ingredients can often vary in color from lot to lot; certainly, much more so than synthetic
ingredients," said Mr. Matson of Carrubba. "This must be considered when formulating."
In the final analysis, claims and studies notwithstanding, there must be an end benefit that the
consumer can feel, see or smell, industry suppliers said. "To be 'natural' is not the whole story," said
Mr. Boyar. "There must be a functional reason for the natural ingredient to be formulated into
personal care products." When this is achieved, natural personal care can continue to grow.
Natural Ingredients
Here is a list of natural ingredients introduced by suppliers during the past 12 months. For more
information about the ingredients listed here, contact the supplier directly.
* Aloecorp.
Broomfield, CO
Tel: (800) 458-2563
Fax: (303) 635-2300
E-mail: jeff@aloecorp.com
Website: www.aloecorp.com
Aloe Vera Gel/Active-Aloe
INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Applications: topicals, hair care, sun tan and after-sun products
Comments: Active-Aloe is guaranteed to contain 10% by weight polysaccharides.
* Arch Personal Care
South Plainfield, NJ
Tel: (908) 561-5200
Fax: (908) 561-9174
E-mail: archpc@archchemicals.com
Webs/to: www.archpersonalcare.com
NAB Grape Extract
INCI name: water (and) vitis v/n/fern (grape) fruit extract
Use levels: 0.1-1%
Applications: aftershave and post-depilatory products, environmental protection creams for face and
body, hair conditioners, hair leave-in products, post-san creams, soothing gels for sun care,
treatment foundations, lip care
Comments: NAB Grape Extract helps to protect skin lipids against peroxidation, reduces skin
irritation and offers free radical scavenging activity. NAB Grape Extract helps to protect hair
proteins against oxidative stress and helps to reduce hair damage due to styling.
NAB Red Clever Isoflavones
INCI name: water (and) butylene glycol (and) trifolium pratense (clover) leaf extract
Use levels: 0.1-1%
Applications: post-sun treatment creams, anti-aging treatment products
Comments: NAB Red Clover Isoflavones is a unique aqueous extract that has been standardized for
two key iso-flavones, con/stein and biochanin A, using HPLC analysis. The ant/oxidant benefits of
isoflavones arc well known.
Soybean Zymbiozome Fementum
INCI name: glycine max (soybean) symbiosome lysate
Use levels: 0.1-1%
Applications: moisturizers, anti-irritation skin care products
Comments: Soybean Zymbiozome Fermentum is designed to control free radicals in skin. Control of
free radicals in the skin helps to slow down the effects of photoaging.
* Arista Industries Inc.
Wilton, CT
Tel: (203) 761-1009
Fax: (203) 761-4980
E-mail: info@aristaindustries.com
Website: www.aristaindustries.com
Cranberry Oil
INCI name: vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil
Applications: dietary supplements, personal care products for hair, lips, skin and baby care
Comments: Cranbery Oil quickly absorbs into human skin and is an effective emollient. It is also
used for lipid barrier protection, has excellent moisture retention properties and is used as a
lubricant and skin conditioning agent.
Raspberry Oil
INCI name: rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil
Applications: sunscreens
Comments: Raspberry Oil helps with ultra violet ray protection. It is used for photoprotection,
moisture retention and as an emollient. It can also be used as a lubricant and skin conditioning
agent.
Tea Tree Oil
INCI name: melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil
Applications: antiseptic solutions, creams, ointments, toothpastes, dental floss, medicated
moisturizers, skin care products, shampoos and conditioners, sun tan and after-sun lotions,
antibacterial soaps, antiseptic mouthwashes, acne treatments, medicated soaps, hair care products,
deodorants, insect repellants.
* Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Northbrook, IL
Tel: (847) 291-8337
Fax: (847) 291-1217
6811569 Blue Cohosh Extract
INCI name: caulophyllum thalictroides root extract
Use levels: 0.5-2%
Applications: personal care products
Comments: Soothing; healing.
6811619 Lotus Flower Extract
INCI name: lotus (nelumbium speciosum) flower extract
Use levels: 0.5-2%
Applications: personal care products
Comments: Astringent.
6811635 Vervain Extract
INCI name: verbena officinalis extract
Use levels: 0.5-2%
Applications: personal care products
Comments: Astringent.
* Beraca
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tel: (55) 6643-5000
Fax: (55) 6641-2592
E-mail: beraca@gruposabara.com.br
Webs/to: www.beraca.com.br
Amazonian White Clay
Use levels: 3-10%
Applications; face and body masks, hair creams
Comments: This white-grayish clay is rich in mineral salts that help eliminate toxins from the skin's
surface, it contains nutrients that fight free radicals.
Andiroba Oil
Use levels: 2%
Applications: renewing creams and lotions, anti-cellulite products, shower gels, soaps, scalp
treatments
Comments: Bitter oil with high viscosity. Color ranges from yellow to brown. Promotes anti-
inflammatory and renewing action.
Buriti Oil
Use levels: 2%
Applications: sun protection, creams, lotions, bath and massage oils, afar-sun products
Comments: Viscuous, reddish fluid that is rich in carotenoids and pro-vitamin a to promote anti-
aging action. Reduces TEWL.
* Bio-Botanica Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
Tel: (631) 231-5522
Fax: (631) 231-7332
E-mail: psingh@bio-botanica.com
Webs/to: www.bio-botanica.com
Biopein
Use levels: 0.15-0.3%
Applications: cosmetic applications
Comments: A natural, broad-spectrum preservative for various cosmetics applications.
* BioChemica International Inc.
Satellite Beach, FL
Tel: (321) 773-7457
Fax: (321) 777-4235
E-mail: info@biocbemica.com
Website: www.biochemica.com
Cocoa Butter, Ultra Refined (White)
INCI name: Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
Use levels: 3-5% in lotions and creams; 5-100% in balms; 3-6% in bar soaps; 2-5% in hair
conditioners
Applications: high-end cosmetic, pharmaceutical and toiletry applications
Comments: May be used in a variety of high-end cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical applications
to reduce cutaneous dryness and improve skin elasticity while imparting no color or odor normally
attributed to cocoa butter. White Cocoa Butter (Ultra Refined) is ob-tained from the fruit of the
cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) which grows in tropical regions throughout the world. The butter is
extracted from the seed kernels and is highly refined and deodorized to yield a white butter with no
perceptible odor. A relatively hard butter with steep melting curve; ideal for body care products.
Hemp Seed Butter
INCI name: Cannabis sativa seed oil (and) hydrogenated vegetable oil
Use levels: 3-5% in lotions and creams; 5100% in balms; 3-6% in bar soaps; 2-5% in hair conditioners
Applications: cosmetics and toiletries
Comments; Hemp Seed Butter is produced from the oil of the expeller-pressed seeds of the hemp
plant (Cannabis sativa). Hemp Seed Oil is valued for use in cosmetics and toiletries due to its high
content of essential fatty acids, which helps the action of hydrolipid coat (reducing TEWL). Hemp
Seed Butter is produced using the fatty fractions and unsaponifiables (natural waxes/paraffins)
which are collected during the refining process which are blended with hydrogenated vegetable
(hemp seed) oil to produce a butter-like material suitable for use in cosmetics and toiletries. Hemp
Seed Butter exhibits a relatively dry feel, so it provides excellent lubricity without being greasy.
MangOlein Mango 0il
INCI name: mangifera indica seed oil
Use levels: 4-10% in lotions and creams; 512% in balms; 3-10% in bar soaps; 3-5% in hair
conditioners
Applications: creams, lotions, balms, bar soaps, massage oils
Comments: MangOlein is a semi-solid oil at room temperatures, but melts immediately upon contact
at skin temperatures and disperses evenly. MangOlein may be used for cutaneous dryness to assist
in moisturization after exposure to sun and other harsh elements.
* Botanicals Plus Inc.
Little Falls, NJ
Tel: (973) 439-1417
Fax: (973) 439-1418
E-mail: botanicalsplus@aol.com
Moisturization Blend No. 1
INCI name: propylene glycol (and) water (and) panax ginseng root (and) ginkgo biloba (and)
angelica polymorpha sinesis root
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: creams, lotions
Skin Lightening Blend
INCI name: propylene glycol (and) water (and) scutellaria galericulata (and) clycyrrhiza glabra (and)
morns nigra root (and) vitis vinifera
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: creams, lotions
* Carrubba Inc.
Milford, CT
Tel: (203) 878-0605
Fax: (203) 877-0361
E-mail: customerservice@carrubba.com
Website: www.carrubba.com
NaturZyme Fresh D2626
INCI name: saccharomyces ferment
Use levels: 4-5%
Applications: natural air fresheners/ room deodorizers
Comments: Effective on household odors from pets, cigarette smoke, food and cooking. Breaks down
organic waste with natural enzymatic action.
NaturZyme 0 B9027 Oil Remover
INCI name: saccharomyces ferment
Use levels: 2-4%
Applications: skin cleansers, shampoos, body washes, liquid and bar soaps
Comments: A natural oil remover that bioconverts a wide range of oils and fats through enzymatic
action.
* Caschem Inc.
Bayonne, NJ
Tel: (201) 858-7900
Fax: (201) 858-0308
E-mail: info@rutherfordchemicals.com
Website: www.rutherfordchemicals.com
Castorlatum
INCI name: ricinus communis (castor) seed oil (and) hydrogenated castor oil
Use levels: 2-99%
Applications: emollient creams and lotions, ointments, hair styling products, lip glosses, excipient
Comments: A 100% vegetable-derived, non-petrochemical alternative to petrolatum.
* Centerchem Inc.
Norwalk, CT
Tel: (203) 822-9800
Fax: (203) 822-9820
E-marl: cosmetics@centerchem.com
Website: www.centerchem.com
Antarcticine
INCI name (proposed): Antarctic glycoprotein
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: skin care, skin moisturizing products
Comments: The glycoprotein Antarc-ticine has proven to be a useful cosmetic ingredient that shows
a great spreadability on the horny layer of the epidermis that prevents dryness and reduces
roughness of the skin and protects the epidermis from extreme cool conditions. It maintains integrity
of the skin under freezing conditions, showing nigh cryoprotective properties. Antarcticine provides
cohesion of the prickle and basal layer of the epidermis assessed through compression isothermes
studies. Antarcticine is an ideal active ingredient for moisturizing skin care products.
Fruit Vinegar
INCI name: acetum (apple) vinegar (and) prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit extract (and) pyrus malus
(apple) fruit extract (and) polysorbate-80
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: skin care, antioxidant skin products, hair care products, shampoos, conditioners
Comments: Provital S.A. has launched a new line of extracts based on the extracting medium of
apple vinegar. Fruit vinegar contains a mixture of three different extracts: apricot, peach and apple.
Each extract has active flavonoids, which are characteristically free radical scavengers and
antioxidants. These Mediterranean extracts also exhibit anti-inflammatory attributes. These
characteristics combined with the conditioning attribute of vinegar make Fruit Extract a unique
addition to skin or hair care products.
Gigawhite
INCI name: water (and) glycerin (and) malva sylvestris extract (and) mentha piperita extract (and)
primula veris extract (and) alchemilla vulgaris extract (and) veronica officinalis extract (and) melissa
officinalis extract (and) achillea millefolium extract
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: skin care, skin lightening/whitening products
Comments: Gigawhite is a plant-derived skin lightener proven to have a significant skin whitening
effect and the ability to reduce the color and size of age spots. Clinical studies show a total skin
lightening of 24% over a three-month test period. Additionally, evaluations showed a decrease in
both color intensity and size of age spots over a twelve-week period. Gigawhite is preservative-free
and easy to incorporate into formulations. Gigawhite is stable in the pH range of 5-8 and is an ideal
ingredient for skin whitening preparations.
* CLR Chemisches Laboratorium
Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Tel: (49) 30-85-10-26-0
Fax: (49) 30-85-10-26-85
E-marl: info@clr-berlin.de
Website: www.clr-berlin.de
Follicusan
INCI name: water (and) alcohol denat. (and) panthenyl ethyl ether (and) milk protein (and) lactose
(and) inositol (and) acetyl cysteine (and) acetyl methionine (and) sodium citrate (and) citric acid
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: aqueous and non-aqueous hair care formulations
Comments: Follicusan is designed for preventive care of scalp and hair by vitalizing the cells of the
scalp including hair follicles and counteracting premature, accelerated loss of hair (alopecia).
Furthermore, it normalizes excess sebum secretion, thus counteracting the formation of dandruff.
* Cosmetochem International Ltd.
Zug, Switzerland
Tel: (41) 41-748-33-33
Fax: (41) 41-748-33-44
Clifton, NJ
Tel: (973) 471-8301
Fax: (973) 471-3783
E-mail: info@cosmetochem.ch
Website: www.cosmetochem.ch
Depigmentation Factor Bioflavonoids
INCI name: water/aqua (and) alcohol denat. (and) lecithin (and) glycerin (and) citrus medica
limonum (lemon) peel extract
Use levels: 1-2% (max 10%)
Applications: anti-aging skin care products; age spot prevention; irregular skin pigmentation
Comments: Depigmentation Factor Bioflavonoids consists of citrus bioflavonoids encapsulated in
nanospheres. These citrus bioflavonoids are obtained by aqueous extraction, nebulization and
fractionation to produce a product high in hesperidine, eriodictoyl and naringenin, which is then
encapsulated in nanospheres to stabilize the actives during delivery to the skin. An independent in
vitro evaluation has shown that Depigmentation Factor Bioflavonoids totally inhibits tyrosinase
activity and thus pigment formation in the skin to the same extent as hydroquinone, the reference
substance.
Herbasec MPE Rooibos
INCI name: maltodextrin (and) aspal-athus linearis extract
Use levels: 0.5-1%
Applications: skin and hair care
Comments: A dry powder extract suitable for skin care and hair. Ideal for skin care where white or
pale-colored products are required and where dark colored liquid extracts cause discoloration of the
formula. Independent laboratory data is available showing the effectiveness of Herbasec MPE
Rooibos in improving both hair growth and condition. Rooibos is also documented in the literature as
having anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties and so would be ideal for products for sensitive
mad problem skin mid baby product ranges.
Slimming Factor Karkade
INCI name: water/aqua (and) propylene glycol (and) hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract (and) sorbitol
(and) phenoxyethanol (and) methylparaben (and) ethylparaben (and) propylparaben (and)
butylparaben (and) isobutylparaben
Use levels: 2-10%
Applications: anti-cellulite products, body contouring and firming creams and lotions, massage
creams
Comments: Slimming Factor Karkade is based on an extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa and is supported
by independent laboratory data which shows a 50% inhibition of the invitro activity of lipoprotein
lipase, an enzyme indirectly responsible for the storage of cellular fat.
* Croda Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
Tel: (973) 644-4900
Fax: (973) 644-9222
E-mail: marketing@crodausa.com
Website: www.crodausa.com
Crodarom Chardonnay
INCI name: vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract
Use levels: 0.1-1%
Applications: anti-aging skin care, eye care, anti-dandruff, volumizing and shine-enhancing
shampoos
Comments: Crodarom Chardonnay is a water-soluble powder extracted from the seeds of white
Chardonnay grapes. Product contains approximately 80% polyphenolics, active oligomeric
proanthocyanidin (OPC) molecules known to have anti-inflammatory (lipid peroxidation inhibition),
radical scavenging activity, enzyme inhibition (elastase) and a vitamin P effect (reduced capillary
fragility). Crodarom Chardonnay was found to have 36% and 85% more antioxidant capacity than
vitamin C and vitamin E, respectively, according to oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)
measurements.
Crodamazon Cupuacu
INCI name: theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
Use levels: 2-5%
Applications: sun care, after-sun products, moisturizers, anti-peel and anti-inflammatory products,
sensitive skin products
Comments: Crodamazon Cupuacu is one of a series of products developed from sustainable
resources growing in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil and manufactured by Credo do Brazil, a
division of Croda International Plc. The Crodamazon range represents Croda's committment to
develop plant-derived products with a policy toward preserving the rainforest's natural resources
while promoting the economic development of the regions involved in the venture. Crodamazon
Cupuacu is the rainforest's answer to shea and cocoa butter and has a fatty acid profile and
properties similar to these classic butters. This exotic butter acts as an emollient and has a high
capacity for water absorption, offering proven moisturization benefits to the skin. The phytosterols
contained within promote film formation and the reduction of TEWL. Phytosterols are known to
stimulate the healing process and have been used in the treatment of dermatitis and ulcers. The
product's moisturizing properties have been proven by both corneometer and TEWL studies.
Crodasome Soyaglycone
INCI name: lecithin (and) soy isoflavones (and) polysorbate-89 (and) alcohol (and) water
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: hormone-related skin aging, post-menopausal skin care, anti-aging products, eye
wrinkle creams, face masks, anti-cellulite creams, massage creams, slimming or thigh creams,
stretch mark creams, breast creams, skin lightening products, anti-blemish preprations
Comments: Crodasome Soyaglycone is a liposomal preparation of soy-derived isoflavones in their
active form as aglycones, often referred to as phytohormones. Crodasome Soyaglycone contains the
aglycone genistein, a bioactive shown to inhibit the protein tyrosine kinase. Genistein also has
lipolytic activity, which inhibits the development of adipose tissue, and thus may help reduce the
signs of cellulite. Product stimulates collagen and elastin production, inhibits matrix
metalloproteinases and provides active bioavailability to skin through a liposomal vehicle.
Crodasome Soyaglycone is manufactured by Mibelle AG Biochemistry, Switzerland, and distributed
by Croda Inc.
* Desert Whale Jojoba Co.
Tucson, AZ
Tel: (520) 882-4195
Fax: (520) 882-7821
E-mail: marketing@desertwhale.com
Website: www.desertwhale.com
Jojobasomes
INCI name: water (and) simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil (and) glyceryl stearate SE (and)
phytosterols
Use levels: 10-95%
Applications: body and facial lotions, color cosmetics
Comments: Jojobasomes are an ideal addition to body and facial lotions as an all-natural, mild
ingredient. They capture pigment particles leading to excellent dispersion and even spread upon
skin contact, making them ideally suited for color cosmetics. Jojobasomes are a water-based,
creamy, non-phospholipid encapsulation of jojoba oil. The vesicles are typically 0.3 microns in
diameter, with two-five bilayer shells surrounding a space that can be occupied by hydrophilic and
hydrophobic materials. This new technology provides a very stable emulsion that can be easily
incorporated into formulations. This ingredient can be modified to be a time-released delivery
system for active ingredients. It is also available with a cationic charge (Jojobasomes +) or with
encapsulated salicylic acid (Jojoba-somes SA).
* Draco Natural Products
San Jose, CA
Tel: (408) 287-7871
Fax: (408) 287-8838
E-mail: info@dracoherbs.com
Website: www.dracoherbs.com
Astragalus Extract 1%
INCI name: astragalus membranaceus root extract
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: anti-aging, immune function, cellular metabolism products
Comments: Cell studies show a doubling of cell life span.
Centella Asiatica Extract 10%
INCI name: centella asiatica extract
Use levels: 1-5%
Comments: Water-soluble extract for wound healing, collagen synthesis, varicose veins.
White Tea Extract
INCI name: camellia sinensis leaf extract
Use levels: 1-5%
Comments: Water-soluble extract; anti-aging, protection against photodamage, antioxidant.
* G.I.M.T./Monoi Institute
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Tel: (689) 4318-49
Fax: (689) 4318-49
E-mail: monoi.de.tahiti@mail.pf
Website: www.monoidetahiti.pf
Monoi de Tahiti
INCI name: coconut oil (and) time flower
Use levels: 3-5%
Applications: raw material for cosmetics, hair care and body care
* Greentech SA
Cedex, France
Tel: (33) 4-73-33-9900
Fax: (33) 4-73-33-9132
E-mail: greentech@greentech.fr
Website: www.greentech.fr
Cariciline
INCI name: ficus carica (fig) fruit extract
Use levels: 2-5%
Applications: moisturizing and refreshing products
Comments: Patented. Amazing refreshing and cooling effect on the skin.
* Improve USA Inc.
DeSoto, TX
Tel: (972) 230-9155
Fax: (972) 230-8824
E-mail: jpack@aloewholesale.com
Website: www.aloewholesale.com
Aloe Vera Gel Spray-Dried 200:1
INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf
Use levels: 2-20%
Applications: gels, creams, lotions, sprays
Comments: Easy to formulate with dear to clear/white products. Product code No. 705.
* ISP
Wayne, NJ
Tel: (877) 812-7501
Fax: (973) 872-1583
E-mail: info@ispcorp.com
Website: www.ispcorp.com
Orchid Complex OS
INCI name: caprylic/capric triglyceride (and) cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract
Use levels: 2-30%
Applications: color cosmetics including lip sticks, glossers, foundations and cream-to-powder
foundations; skin care including lotions, creams, body butters and facial cleansers; bath products
including oils, soaps and body washes
Comments: Orchid Complex OS combines the beauty benefits of the orchid flower and the excellent
emolliency of caprylic/capric triglyceride. Orchid Complex OS is the ingredient of choice for
products that are intended to convey a natural and mild appeal.
* Jeen International
Fairfield, NJ
Tel: (973) 439-1401
Fax: (973) 439-1402
E-mail: info@jeen.com
Website: www.jeen.com
Cocoa Butter PPP
INCI name: cocoa butler
Use levels: 5-25%
Applications: creams, lotions, cleansers, hair care products
Comments: Pure, prime pressed cocoa butter to improve moisturization of skin and hair.
Mango Kernel Oil
INCI name: mango kernel oil
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: skin care lotions and scalp treatment products
Comments: Mango kernel oil is an excellent skin conditioner and moisturizer.
Shea Butter
INCI name: shea butter
Use levels: 5-25%
Applications: creams, lotions, cleansers, hair care products
Comments: High quality shea butter that will aid in moisturizing and protecting hair and skin.
* K3 Corp.
Great Falls, VA
Tel: (703) 759-9731
Fax: (703) 759-3799
E-mail: tochsupport@k3corp.com
Website: www.k3corp.com
Viamerine
INCI name: oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Use levels: 1-50%
Applications: skin cremes, lip care products, hair care
Comments: Viamerine is a natural, plant-derived subsitute for lanolin, lanolin oil, lanolin wax and
silicones.
K3 Vita-C
INCI name: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate
Use levels: 0.1-1%
Applications: skin care products
Comments: Very stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C. Anitoxidant, skin lightening and collagen
synthesis activity.
K3 Hyaluronate
INCI name: sodium hyaluronate
Use levels; 0.1-1%
Applications: moisturizing skin care
Comments: Unique biotech manufacturing process, producing a totally non-animal based material.
* Karlshamns AB
Karlshamn, Sweden
Tel: (46) 454-82000
Fax: (46) 454-82885
E-mail: lipid@karlshamns.se
Website: www.karlshamns.com
Lipex PS
INCI name: soybean glycerides (and) butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) unsaponifiables (U.S.);
soybean glycerides (and) butyrospermu Parkii (EU)
Use levels: 10-40%
Applications: pigment solubilizer for sun care products and lipsticks
Comments: Neutral in odor and taste. Alternative to castor oil.
Lipex Soya Plus
INCI name: glycine soja (EU); glycine soja (soybean) U.S.
Use levels: 5-50%
Applications: skin care, sun care, baby care, conditioning bath and shower products
Comments: Natural alternative to mineral oils, with high stability.
Lipex Shea
INCI name: butyrospermum parkii (EU); butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) (U.S.)
Use levels: 1-20%
Applications: face and body care
Comments: Excellent emollient; im-proved stability.
* Kemin Industries Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Tel: (515) 248-4000
Fax: (515) 248-4051
E-mail:
gthornton@keminpersonalcare.com
Website: www.keminpersonalcare.com
FloraGlo Lutein 15% with SoTec Coating
INCI name: xanthophyll (and) sucrose laurate
Use levels: 25-100 ppm
Applications: cosmetic and personal care formulations
Comments: FloraGlo Lutein 15% with SolTec Coating is a water-dispersible form of lutein that is
composed of FloraGlo crystalline lutein and sucrose monolaurate. It provides easy mixing into all
types of cosmetic and personal care formulations. This new ingredient can be used for easy delivery
of FloraGlo Lutein into aqueous formulations as well as o/w and w/o emulsions.
* The Lebermuth Company Inc.
South Bend, IN
Tel: (574) 259-7000
Fax: (574) 258-7450
E-mail: info@lebermuth.com
Website: www.lebermuth.com
Nepetalactone
Use levels: 0.02%
Applications: cat mood enhancers, insect repellants, aromatherapy
* Linnea Inc.
Easton, PA
Tel: (610) 253-7950
Fax: (610) 253-7970
E-mail:
dstanek@linnea-worldwide.com
Website: www.linnea-worldwide.com
Red Clover IFL 40
Applications: anti-wrinkle, cellulitis, dermal estrogen replacement
Comments: Linnea IFL 40 can serve as a novel ingredient for anti-wrinkle, cellulitis and dermal
estrogen replacement because of better bioavailability. Red clover's isoflavone aglycones mimic
estrogens, creating opportunities for skin care products.
* Lipo Chemicals
Paterson, NJ
Tel: (973) 345-8600
Fax: (973) 345-5975
Website: www.lipochemicals.com
Curbilene
INCI name: cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract
Use levels: 2%
Applications: products for oily and combination skin; products for neck and shoulders; cleansing
lotions; color cosmetics: foundations, lipsticks, face powders
Comments: Curbilene is a natural is a natural skin brilliance, reducer not affecting the protective
sebum. Its matting power is long-lasting and very efficient.
Zanthalene 20% Solution
INCI name: oleyl alcohol (and) zanthoxylum alatum
Use levels: 0.5%
Applications: shaving products, after-shave products, after-sun products, after-depilation products,
after-peeling products, lotions for insect bites, care products for irritated skin (face/body)
Comments: Zanthalene 20% Solution is a modulator of skin sensitivity while still preserving the
protective function of skin against external aggressions. Also available in a pure form.
* Natunola Health
Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (613) 727-7337
Fax: (613) 727-3772
E-mail: sales@natunola.com
Website: www.natunola.com
Natunola Flax Extract 1621
INCI name: linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract (and) sodium laureth sulfate (and) sodium
chloride
Use levels: 25-75% (w/w) in soaps and shampoos; 25-99% (wt/wt) in other applications
Applications: body wash, liquid soap, hand cleaner
Comments: Natunola Flax Extract 1621 offers excellent cleansing, foaming and conditioning
properties and leaves a desirable after-feel on both skin and hair.
Natunola Flax Extract 160
INCI name: water (and) linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract
Use levels: 20-45% (w/w) in soaps and shampoos; 1-99% (wt/wt) in other applications
Application: liquid soap, conditioning shampoo, cleanser, baby creams, emollient creams, cold
creams, conditioning creams, protective creams
Comments: Natunola Flax Extract 160 leaves a remarkably smooth, silky feel on the skin and is a
superior emollient for cosmetic, skin care, hair care and personal care formulations.
* Naturactiva/ISI
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Tel: (201) 560-0111
Fax: (201) 560-1156
E-mail: larrys@insourcenj.com
Vitamolive
INCI name: olea europaea (olive) fruit unsaponifiables
Use levels: 2-10%
Applications: anti aging products, sun protection products, makeup
Comments: Mimics one of skin's defense mechanism agents against UV-induced oxidative stress.
"Oil-free" claims.
* Nurture Inc.
Devon, PA
Tel: (610) 989-0945
Fax: (610) 989 0991
E-mail: nurture@nurture-inc.com
Website: www.nurture-inc.com
Beta-Glucan 70
INCI name: beta-glucan (oat)
Use levels: 0.1-1%
Applications: cosmetics, skin and sun care
Comments: Anti-inflammatory anti-itch and anti-photoaging benefits.
Colloidal Oatmeal HP
INCI name: colloidal oatmeal avena sativa (oat) kernel flour
Applications: bath and lotion formulations
Comments: Anti-inflammatory and anti itch benefits.
Oat Protein UF
INCI name: avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: skin lotions, ('.reams, hair conditioners, shampoos
* Presperse Inc.
Somerset, NJ
Tel: (732) 356-5200
Fax: (732) 356-3533
Website: www.presperse.com
Arctic Cloudberry Seed Oil
INCI name: rubus chamaemorus (seed) oil
Use levels: 0.5-5%
Applications: skin care and personal care products
Comments: Contains essential linoleic and alpha linolenic fatty acids which replenish the epidermal
lipid barrier.
Red Gamma Raspberry Seed Oil
INCI name: rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil
Use levels: 0.5-5%
Applications: skin care, personal care and anti-aging products
Comments: Rich in gamma-tocopherol; free radical scavenging ability.
Shajio Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil
INCI name: hippophae rhamnoides oil
Use levels: 0.5-5%
Applications: skin care products
Comments: Rich in essential fatty acids, tocopherols and phytosterols. Helps enhance
microcirculation and has anti-inflammatory properties.
* Rita Corp.
Woodstock, IL
Tel: (815) 337-2500
Fax: (815) 337-2523
E-mail: cservice@ritacorp.com
Website: www.ritacorp.com
Esaflor HC 56
INCI name: hydroxypropyl guar hydroxy-propyltrimonium chloride
Use levels: O. 1-2%
Applications: creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos
Comments: Thickener, emulsion, foam stabilizer.
Eucarol AGE EC
INCI name: disodium coco-glucoside citrate
Use levels: 1-30%
Applications: facial cleansers, makeup removers, body wash, shampoo, baby shampoo
Comments: Mild, natural surfactant.
Eucarol AGE ET
INCI name: disodium coco-glucoside tartrate
Use levels: 1-30%
Applications: cleansers, body washes, shampoos, sensitive skin cleansers
Comments: Mild, natural surfactant with silky skin feel.
* RTD Hall*Star Inc.
Hackettstown, NJ
Tel: (908) 852-6128
Fax: (908) 852-1335
E-mail: rtdhallstar@cphall.com
Website: www.rtdhallstar.com
CoVera 40X FG
INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Use levels: 0.1-2.5%
Applications: hand, body and facial moisturizing lotions and creams, hair conditioners and styling
products, shampoos, hand and body cleansers, moisturizing spritzes and sprays
Comments: Food-grade liquid concentrate from the inner fillet of organically grown aloe vera, hand-
filleted and processed within a day of harvest. Best added after hot-processed products are cooled to
below 45[degrees]C.
HallStar OST
INCI name: ethylhexyl stearate
Use levels: 1-10%
Applications: antiperspirants, lipsticks, liquid makeup, moisturizers, sunscreens, bath oils
Comments: Non-oily, non-occlusive emollient, lubricant, spreading agent, de-tackifier, solubilizer,
gloss agent, feel modifier. Rich, velvety feel. Solubilizer for oxybenzone.
Spectrasolv DMDA
INCI name: dimethyl capramide
Use levels: 0.5-2%
Applications: deodorants, sunscreens
Comments: A vegetal-based alternative for or supplement to triclosan as the odor-controlling
component in deodorants. An avobenzone stabilizer and SPF booster through optimization of the oil
phase dielectric constant. Spectrasolv DMDA exhibits antimicrobial activity toward the bacteria
implicated in causing body odor, including C. xerosis and Micrococcus sp. It also has vastly superior
solvency for sunscreen actives compared to traditional esters such as [C.sub.12-15] alkyl benzoate
and isopropyl palmitate, and is much more polar. This increased polarity may have a beneficial
impact on the photostability and, therefore, the performance of many broad-spectrum sunscreens.
* Sabinsa Corp.
Piscataway, NJ
Tel: (732) 777-1111
Fax: (732) 777-1443
E-mail: info@sabinsa.com
Website: www.sabinsa.com
Centellin CG
INCI name: centella asiatica extract
Use levels: 0.5-2%
Applications: soothing creams, gels, lotions
Comments: Skin conditioning agent. Supports texture and integrity of the skin. Circulation support.
Coleus Forskohlii Oil
INCI name: coleus forskohlii root oil
Use levels: 5-10% in topical formulations; 0.5-1% in aromatherapy/perfumery
Applications: antimicrobial, aromatherapy, perfumery
* Sederma Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
Tel: (973) 993-2973
Fax: (973) 644-9222
E-mail: marketing@crodausa.com
Website: www.crodausa.com
Lipocare
INCI name: butylene glycol (and) PEG-8 (and) bupleurum falcatum extract (and) caffeine (and)
coenzyme A
Use levels: 3%
Applications: slimming and firming products
Comments: Three-way slimming action helps refine body and firm skin through synergism of attires
which increases amount of cAMP and stimulates lipolysis. Clinical studies show product lessens
appearance of "orange peel" skin by up to 80%, decreases skin flaccidity and reduces the leel of skin
indentations.
Moist 24
INCI name: imperata cylindrica root extract (and) water (and) glycerin (and) PEG-8 (and) carbomer
Use levels: 3%
Applications: moisturizing creams and lotions, products for dry skin, foundation makeup, dry scalp
treatments
Comments: All-day-long moisturizer based on a plant rich in potassium. Potassium in the product
helps to draw moisture into skin cells, increasing the cytoplasm and allowing hydration to take place
throughout the day. In clinical studies, treated skin showed a 20% increase in hydration after 24
hours, compared tea control.
Skin Tightener ST
INCI name: water (and) glycerin (and) macrocystis pyrifera extract (and) hydrolyzed wheat protein
(and) PVP
Use levels: 10%
Applications: serum and ampoule-type products, makeup bases, reparative-type products
Comments: Natural plant- and marine-based tightening complex with an immediate lifting effect that
smooths skin and gives it instant radiance. These benefits were proven in a sensory evaluation in
which more than 75% of panelists observed a tightening effect from a gel containing the product.
* Silab
Brive, France
Tel: (33) 555-84-58-40
Fax: (33) 555-84-95-64
E-mail: silab@silab.fr
Website: www.silab.fr
Actiflow
INCI name: saccnaromyces cerevisiae extract
Use levels: 2-4%
Applications: preparations for skin around the eyes
Comments: Actiflow is well tolerated and can be incorporated into all preparations to be used on the
skin around the eyes. Rich in oligosaccharides, purified from yeast, Actiflow remodels the capillary
network by stimulating neurovascularization and by increasing capillary resistance.
Biotanning
INCI name: hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
Use levels: 2-5%
Applications: pigmentation, anti-aging and photoprotective cosmetic formulations
Comments: Rich in citrus flavonoids (hesperidine), Biotanning accelerates skin pigmentation by
stimulating the activity of tyrosinase and the synthesis of melanin, and ensures phytoprotection of
skin cells.
Ridulisse C
INCI name: hydrolyzed soy protein
Use levels: 2-4%
Applications: anti-aging products for face and body care
Comments: Rich in oligopeptides, purified from soybeans, Ridulisse C boosts the metabolic activity
of fibroblasts, restructures and densifies the dermis, thus limiting the aging process.
* Southern Cross Botanicals Pty Ltd.
Ballina, Australia
Tel: (61) 2-66876706
Fax: (61) 2-66875439
E-mail:
don.priest@scbotanicals.com.au
Website: www.scbotanicals.com.au
Desert Harvest
INCI name: santalum acuminatum fruit extract (and) citrus glauca fruit extract (and) acacia victoriae
fruit extract (and) butylene glycol (mad) alcohol denat.
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: dry skin treatments for face, hand, body and foot care
Comments: New fruit extracts from the Australian desert providing moisturizing, antioxidant and
nourishing (skin nutritional) properties.
LEMA
INCI name: melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil (and) leptospermum scoparium off
Usa levels: 0.5-1%
Applications: hand sanitizers, antibacterial personal care, anti-acne, anti-dandruff, natural
preservation
Comments: High performance, broad spectrum anti-microbial that controls harmful bacteria such as
E. coli on contact. Specifically developed for personal care applications where contact time is short
and efficacy is critical. Also has an anti-irritant effect.
Rainforest Harvest
INCI name: syzygium luehmanii fruit extract (and) acronychia acidula fruit extract (and) davidsonia
pruriens fruit extract (and) butylene glycol (and) alcohol denat.
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: hair care, bath and shower, facial washes
Comments: New fruit extracts from the Australian rainforest providing moisturizing, exfoliating,
nourishing (skin nutritional) and rejuvenating properties.
* Strahl & Pitsch Inc.
West Babylon, NY
Tel: (631) 587-9000
Fax: (631) 587-9120
E-mail: info@spwax.com
Website: www.spwax.com
Natural Wax Jelly
INCI name: ricinus communis (and) hydrogenated castor oil (and) beeswax (and) copernica cerifera
Applications: lip balms, pomades, creams, lotions
Comments: Natural alternative to petroleum-based petrolatum. Melting point/penetration can be
made to customer specifications.
Olive Butter
INCI name: olea europaea (and) glycine soja (and) beeswax
Applications: lip balms, lipsticks, hair pomades, creams, lotions
* Symrise Inc.
Teterboro, NJ
Tel: (973) 744-6701
Fax: (973) 256-2014
E-mail: lisa.hines@symrise.com
Website: www.symrise.com
Alpha-Bisabolol
INCI name: bisabolol
Use levels: 0.1-0.2%
Applications; skin care, sun care, baby care, shampoos, conditioners, oral care, acne formulations,
aftershave formulations
Comments: This 100% plant-based active ingredient is clinically proven and highly effective for
mechanical, alkaline and surfactant-based irritations.
Drago-Beta-Glucan
INCI name: water (aqua) (and) butylene glycol (and) glycerin (and) avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
Use levels: 1-10%
Applications: skin care, sun care
Comments: Drago-Beta-Glucan is a natural skin protectant, excellent moisturizer and film-former. It
helps improve the extrinsic signs of aging and stimulates the immune defense.
Dragoderm
INCI name: glycerin (and) triticum vulgare (wheat) gluten (and) water (aqua)
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: skin care, hair care
Comments: Dragoderm is a patented natural non-hydrolyzed wheat protein with hydrophobic
properties. In hair care, Dragoderm strengthens the hair, increases shine and improves smoothness
and elasticity of the hair. In skin care, Dragoderm shows moisturizing properties and significantly
reduces skin roughness.
* Terry Laboratories Inc.
Melbourne, FL
Tel: (321) 259-1630
Fax: (321) 242-0625
E-mail: aloe@terrylabs.com
Website: www.terrylabs.com
Aloe Vera Gel Thickened
INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) acryclates/C-10 (and) alkyl acrylates crosspolymer
Applications: skin and hair care products, topical analgesics/anesthetics, first aid gels/ointments,
anti-acne preparations, as a moisturizing agent
* Tri-K industries Inc.
Northvale, NJ
Tel: (201) 750-1055
Fax: (201) 750-9785
E-mail: info@tri-k.com
Website: www.tri-k.com
Lanablue
INCI name: sorbitel (and) water (and) algae extract
Use levels: 1-10%
Applications: anti-aging and restructuring skin care
Comments: Lanablue acts like natural retinoids on keratinocytes differentiation by smoothing and
densifying the epidermis. It is an extract of endemic cyanophycea harvested in wild conditions and
has a high content of the group B vitamins, amino acids and specific pigments.
Oenotherol
INCI name: water (and) oenothera biennis root extract
Usa levels: about 1%
Applications: skin care creams, lotions
Comments: This material aids in repairing skin impairments due to sun exposure. In addition, it
maintains the integrity of the dermo-epidermal junction.
Protectami
INCI name: Padina pavonica extract (and) glycerin
Use levels: 2-4%
Applications: skin care lotions, creams, gels
Comments: Protectami is a sea-derived active containing an extract of brown algae, Padina pavonica,
stabilized in a glycerin carrier. Protectami is a shield against time. It delivers a more resistant
epidermis due to better calcium bioavailability.
* U.S. Cosmetics Corp.
Dayville, CT
Tel: (860) 779-3990
Fax: (860) 779-3994
E-mail: uscc@att.net
Website: www.uscosm.com
Bio-PGA Solution
INCI name: polyglutamic acid
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: moisturizing creams and lotions, sunscreens, liquid foundations
Comments: Bio-PGA Solution is a bio-derived polyglutamic acid polymer. Film-forming/humectant
properties similar to hyaluronic acid and collagen, bat also increases natural moisturizing factor
within skin itself.
Kouboku Liquid
INCI name: magnolia obovata bark extract
Use levels: 1-5%
Applications: sunscreens, skin care products, liquid foundations
Comments: Anti-photoaging; minimizes UV-induced damage (hyperplasty of epidermis, loss of
softness and elasticity) to skin.
Lunawhite
INCI name: oenothera biennis seed extract
Use levels: 0.5-5%
Applications: liquid foundations, skin care products making anti-aging/anti-oxidant claims, skin
whitening products
Comments: Extract of evening primrose seed; contains more polyphenols (six) than green tea and
grape seed extracts. Excellent antioxidant. Lunawhite has skin whitening and elastase/collagenase
inhibiting properties.
COPYRIGHT 2003 Rodman Publications, Inc.
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the
copyright holder.
Copyright 2003 Gale, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

More Related Content

What's hot

Retos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadá
Retos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadáRetos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadá
Retos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadáProColombia
 
Johnson & Johnson: Strategic Plan
Johnson & Johnson: Strategic PlanJohnson & Johnson: Strategic Plan
Johnson & Johnson: Strategic PlanRiya Gandhi
 
Johnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysis
Johnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysisJohnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysis
Johnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysisRekha Srivatsan
 
A Presentation on "Johnson & Johnson"
A Presentation on  "Johnson & Johnson"A Presentation on  "Johnson & Johnson"
A Presentation on "Johnson & Johnson"Rahul Dey
 
Johnson & Johnson: Managing Through Crisis
Johnson & Johnson: Managing Through CrisisJohnson & Johnson: Managing Through Crisis
Johnson & Johnson: Managing Through CrisisPamela Mohar
 
Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...
Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...
Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...Mohammed Al-Amin
 
Johnson & Johnson by sangram pisat
Johnson & Johnson by sangram pisatJohnson & Johnson by sangram pisat
Johnson & Johnson by sangram pisatSangram Pisat
 
Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson nazlee ahmed
 
INDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETING
INDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETINGINDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETING
INDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETINGJournal For Research
 
Johnson & Johnson Crisis Communication Presentation
Johnson & Johnson Crisis Communication PresentationJohnson & Johnson Crisis Communication Presentation
Johnson & Johnson Crisis Communication PresentationJulian Gross
 
Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson
Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson
Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson Shobhita Dayal
 
Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnsonJohnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson_hhaann
 
Factors affecting Johnson and johnson
Factors affecting Johnson and johnsonFactors affecting Johnson and johnson
Factors affecting Johnson and johnsonDeepshree Sharma
 

What's hot (20)

Retos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadá
Retos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadáRetos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadá
Retos y oportunidades sector de cosméticos en canadá
 
Johnson & Johnson: Strategic Plan
Johnson & Johnson: Strategic PlanJohnson & Johnson: Strategic Plan
Johnson & Johnson: Strategic Plan
 
Johnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysis
Johnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysisJohnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysis
Johnson & Johnson Marketing efforts analysis
 
Presentation1
Presentation1Presentation1
Presentation1
 
A Presentation on "Johnson & Johnson"
A Presentation on  "Johnson & Johnson"A Presentation on  "Johnson & Johnson"
A Presentation on "Johnson & Johnson"
 
Johnson & Johnson: Managing Through Crisis
Johnson & Johnson: Managing Through CrisisJohnson & Johnson: Managing Through Crisis
Johnson & Johnson: Managing Through Crisis
 
Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...
Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...
Customers’ Satisfaction on Agro-Chemical Products: An Evaluation with Referen...
 
Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnsonJohnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson
 
Johnson & Johnson by sangram pisat
Johnson & Johnson by sangram pisatJohnson & Johnson by sangram pisat
Johnson & Johnson by sangram pisat
 
Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson
 
Greenmarketing
Greenmarketing Greenmarketing
Greenmarketing
 
jhonson and jhonson
 jhonson and jhonson jhonson and jhonson
jhonson and jhonson
 
INDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETING
INDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETINGINDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETING
INDIAN SCENARIO OF GREEN MARKETING
 
Johnson & Johnson Crisis Communication Presentation
Johnson & Johnson Crisis Communication PresentationJohnson & Johnson Crisis Communication Presentation
Johnson & Johnson Crisis Communication Presentation
 
TERMPROJECT1
TERMPROJECT1TERMPROJECT1
TERMPROJECT1
 
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
 
GREEN MARKETING
GREEN MARKETINGGREEN MARKETING
GREEN MARKETING
 
Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson
Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson
Strategic Management project on Johnson & Johnson
 
Johnson and johnson
Johnson and johnsonJohnson and johnson
Johnson and johnson
 
Factors affecting Johnson and johnson
Factors affecting Johnson and johnsonFactors affecting Johnson and johnson
Factors affecting Johnson and johnson
 

Similar to The natural ingredients market: while mainstream personal care sales lag, natural-based products continue to make leaps forward.

Regulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptx
Regulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptxRegulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptx
Regulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptxssuser3a16e0
 
nsp_iib112614_final_bb_mb
nsp_iib112614_final_bb_mbnsp_iib112614_final_bb_mb
nsp_iib112614_final_bb_mbBob Beaty
 
Top 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and Cosmetics
Top 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and CosmeticsTop 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and Cosmetics
Top 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and Cosmeticsv2zq
 
A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts
A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts
A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts v2zq
 
10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf
10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf
10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdfinsightscare
 
Green Claims Dces
Green Claims DcesGreen Claims Dces
Green Claims Dceslkromidas
 
Ethical Food
Ethical FoodEthical Food
Ethical FoodJohn Blue
 
ISBN Publication 3 A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...
ISBN  Publication 3  A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...ISBN  Publication 3  A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...
ISBN Publication 3 A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...Dr UMA K
 
Andrew Miller Natural Advertising Lawsuits
Andrew Miller Natural Advertising LawsuitsAndrew Miller Natural Advertising Lawsuits
Andrew Miller Natural Advertising LawsuitsAndrew Miller
 
Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...
Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...
Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...v2zq
 
Bayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing Summit
Bayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing SummitBayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing Summit
Bayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing SummitJordanDervish
 
Sierra Shop and Save
Sierra Shop and SaveSierra Shop and Save
Sierra Shop and Savedwortman
 
MRP on organic food
MRP on  organic foodMRP on  organic food
MRP on organic foodArpan Soni
 
Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry
Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry
Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry IIJSRJournal
 
IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON
IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON
IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON UrbanAsian
 
FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018
FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018
FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018Vincent Vidoudez
 
The Need For “Organic” Marijuana
The Need For “Organic” MarijuanaThe Need For “Organic” Marijuana
The Need For “Organic” MarijuanaMedicalMarijuana.com
 

Similar to The natural ingredients market: while mainstream personal care sales lag, natural-based products continue to make leaps forward. (20)

Botanicals 2021
Botanicals 2021Botanicals 2021
Botanicals 2021
 
Regulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptx
Regulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptxRegulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptx
Regulations related to Healthcare Sectors.pptx
 
nsp_iib112614_final_bb_mb
nsp_iib112614_final_bb_mbnsp_iib112614_final_bb_mb
nsp_iib112614_final_bb_mb
 
Top 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and Cosmetics
Top 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and CosmeticsTop 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and Cosmetics
Top 10 Reasons to Use Organic Body Care and Cosmetics
 
Advertising plan
Advertising planAdvertising plan
Advertising plan
 
A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts
A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts
A Survey of Toxic Ingredients in Our Cosmetics - What's Inside That Counts
 
10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf
10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf
10 Best Companies in Nutraceutical Market 2023V3 2.pdf
 
Green Claims Dces
Green Claims DcesGreen Claims Dces
Green Claims Dces
 
Ethical Food
Ethical FoodEthical Food
Ethical Food
 
ISBN Publication 3 A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...
ISBN  Publication 3  A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...ISBN  Publication 3  A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...
ISBN Publication 3 A Conceptual Study on Marketing Practices, Issues, Chall...
 
Coming Clean - What Clean Label Means for Consumers and Industry 2015
Coming Clean - What Clean Label Means for Consumers and Industry 2015Coming Clean - What Clean Label Means for Consumers and Industry 2015
Coming Clean - What Clean Label Means for Consumers and Industry 2015
 
Andrew Miller Natural Advertising Lawsuits
Andrew Miller Natural Advertising LawsuitsAndrew Miller Natural Advertising Lawsuits
Andrew Miller Natural Advertising Lawsuits
 
Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...
Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...
Retailer Therapy - Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ranking Retailers on their Co...
 
Bayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing Summit
Bayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing SummitBayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing Summit
Bayer ANZ & WE Buchan's Presentation at Mumbrella's Health Marketing Summit
 
Sierra Shop and Save
Sierra Shop and SaveSierra Shop and Save
Sierra Shop and Save
 
MRP on organic food
MRP on  organic foodMRP on  organic food
MRP on organic food
 
Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry
Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry
Market Research on Gaps and Perennial Problems of Beauty Industry
 
IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON
IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON
IMC 607 FINAL PROJECT ORGANIC INDIA TULSI TEA CAMPAIGN PATEL AND STEVENSON
 
FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018
FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018
FDC - Food and beverage newsletter 2018
 
The Need For “Organic” Marijuana
The Need For “Organic” MarijuanaThe Need For “Organic” Marijuana
The Need For “Organic” Marijuana
 

The natural ingredients market: while mainstream personal care sales lag, natural-based products continue to make leaps forward.

  • 1. The natural ingredients market: while mainstream personal care sales lag, natural-based products continue to make leaps forward. IN RECENT YEARS, natural products have grown from a niche segment to one of the fastest- growing categories in personal care, according to marketing research companies. In fact, although health and beauty care sales in grocery and drug stores (excluding Wal-Mart) declined 1.2% in 2002 according to Information Resources Inc., Chicago, natural personal care (NPC) grew 10% to $4.1 billion in 2002, according to executives for the Nutrition Business Journal. NPC outperformed other natural product segments, such as functional foods, which grew 7-8%, and supplements, which increased 3-4%, according to preliminary NBJ estimates for 2002. From Farm to Pharmacy, and Beyond According to these numbers, natural personal care is now outpacing many other natural product categories in comparative growth--ironic, considering that these categories were personal care's forerunners. "The growth in the natural personal care market is reflective of continued growth in the wider natural foods market," said Ed Matson of Carrubba Inc., Milford, CT. Natural ingredients were first investigated for their possible pharmaceutical uses; following scientific validation of various natural ingredients, the focus then moved to personal care, according to industry suppliers. "The growth of the natural personal care market will continue based on the continued growth we see in the nutraceutical market," said Anthony Ansaldi, marketing director, Presperse Inc., Somerset, NJ. "If we review the trends in both markets, we see that many times, new naturals coming into the personal care market originated in the nutraceutical market." Mr. Ansaldi added that "growth in nutraceutical and alternative therapies has greatly increased consumer awareness about the benefits of naturals, and this can only help increase usage in cosmetics." Patricia Singh, senior director of sales, cosmetic division, Bio-Botanica, Hauppauge, NY, agreed, "Recent scientific studies have validated the beneficial effects of botanicals for more than just pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. As a result, we have witnessed greater interest and increased growth of botanicals for a variety of applications in the personal care and cosmetic categories, ranging from hair and nail care products to skin lighteners, cosmetics and bath and body formulations." This scientific support boosts consumers' confidence in natural finished products, a trend that has been building strength for years. "An overwhelming, positive trend toward healthier lifestyles is sweeping today's consumer marketplace," said Leanne Fawcett, sales executive, Natunola Health, Winchester, Ontario. "More and more, cosmetic and personal care consumers demand all-natural
  • 2. ingredients to complement their concerns for personal health and wellness." To that end, the company provides vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower, castor and rice bran in various preparations. Though the oils themselves have been used for quite some time, Natunola, like other natural ingredient manufacturers, is seeking new uses for them. For instance, "We offer a unique natural alternative to (petroleum-derived) ingredients," Ms. Fawcett said. Such specific uses for fractions of long-used extracts and oils would seem to be the wave of the future in the natural personal care market, where consumers are demanding more from products while maintaining that they want as natural a product as possible. Smarter Shoppers At one time, including a few herbs on the label was enough to convince consumers to make the purchase. However, shoppers have become ever more savvy and now demand more than a passing mention of botanical extracts or vegetable oils. According to industry experts contacted by Happi, "dusting"--adding just enough of an ingredient to list it on the label, but not enough to have a perceivable benefit--was a longstanding problem in the natural products industry. Today, reputable marketers are working to offset that negative association in a variety of ways. Bio-Botanica "is unique in the industry because botanicals have been our only business and focus," said Dorie Greenblatt, director of marketing. "We are technical experts in working with them for over three decades. Our manufacturing facilities are FDA-registered and pharmaceutically licensed, following strict cGMP and SOP standards. This means that we comply with the most stringent manufacturing standards found in both the natural and pharmaceutical industries." Executives at Croda, Parsippany, NJ, are strict with their botanical ingredients too. "Organic certification is becoming an important issue in the natural products market," pointed out Barbara Woldin of the company. As a result, many of the company's natural ingredients are certified by Ecocert, an inspection and certification body that can verify the conformity of organic products against the organic regulations of Europe, Japan or the U.S. Mike Hooper, research and development director, Body Blue Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, said that organic certification could become a key driver for natural personal care product growth in the near future. But in the meantime, "while awaiting the implementation of regulations for the use of 'certified organic' materials in personal products, market leaders are currently using the food regulations as guidelines," Mr. Hooper said. "Therefore, for products containing greater than 70% 'certified organic' materials, companies are able to claim the actual percentage content." Some natural products, such as aloe vera and lavender, have been studied for years and provide effects that are generally accepted by both the public and the scientific community as beneficial. Others are currently being studied for potential benefits. Still others with traditional-use backgrounds are studied scientifically to determine which effects are verifiable and can be applied to today's finished products in order to better support claims. Far and Wide
  • 3. On the opposite side of traditionally-used extracts (such as aloe vera, chamomile and lavender) are new botanicals with new uses. How far are natural ingredient manufacturers willing to go to find a unique new ingredient? To the ends of the earth, it would seem. Presperse represents a number of companies that offer natural ingredients; one, Bioland Ltd., is currently farming the riches of the sea for novel new offerings. So is Secma Biotechnologies Marines. Presperse also offers extracts from the arctic, which until now has remained a relatively untapped area for personal care product resources. Centerchem, Norwalk, CT, is also looking to the sea for inspiration. The Pronaleen Sports Skin Re- energizer from Provital SA is a naturally-derived, standardized natural fraction of marine algae "whose function is to restore by topical application the electrolytes that are lost through perspiration from exercise," said Michael Boyar, executive vice president, Centerchem. And Croda delved the Amazon rainforest for its Crodamazon line, which includes Cupuacu, a tropical butter similar to shea butter; Buriti, a lipid emollient extracted from Mauritia flexuosa, a palm-like Brazillian tree and Maracuja, an emollient oil harvested from passionflower seeds. "The Crodamazon line represents Croda's commitment to develop plant-derived products with a policy toward preserving the rainforest's natural resources, while promoting the economic development of the regions involved in the venture," said Ms. Woldin. This double benefit should please consumers who are both health-conscious and ecologically aware. Beraca Ingredients, Sao Paulo, Brazil, is another company that offers novel natural ingredients obtained from the Amazon region. The company's offerings include Brazil nut oil (rich in oleic acids and vitamins), Copaiba oil (for lotions, ant-inflammatory creams and blemish treatments), Buriti oil (for after-sun products and soaps), Passion Fruit oil (for creams, lotions and other skin care products) and many other naturally-derived products. To obtain these botanicals from the Amazon, Beraca Ingredients has purchase commitments with more than 2,500 families throughout the region, company executives said. According to Beraca, these commitments ensure that the development of the Amazon region does not come at the expense of the people in the region. Some Natural Questions When it comes to natural ingredients, the pluses are obvious--botanicals are generally viewed (though often erroneously) as more gentle than their synthetic counterparts, they're often based on long-standing tradition and their images of health, growth and bounty are comforting to today's consumer. Unfortunately, natural products have their share of drawbacks as well. One difficulty lies in the potential lack of conformity; it's difficult to gauge that a given batch of extract will contain exact percentages of active material. "Natural ingredients are usually variable in quality and consistency," pointed out Mr. Hooper of Body Blue. "Natural materials often contain undesirable components that would likely be excluded
  • 4. from a synthetic equivalent. In addition, natural materials are more susceptible to oxidation and contamination by bacteria." Therein lies the dilemma of today's natural ingredients manufacturer or marketer. "True naturals contain no additives, so technically, a true natural is supplied without antioxidants or preservatives," explained Ms. Woldin of Croda. "This is okay in the raw material as long as normal GMPs are observed. However, care in formulating must be exercised to protect the final user during consumption." The obvious answer would be a natural preservative--something that is elusive in the current market, at least as far as claims with actual anti bacterial or microbial percentages are concerned. However, natural preservatives are warranting deeper investigation these days, and though claims may still be in the future, anecdotal evidence and isolated research is available. Shaheen Majeed, executive assistant to the chief executive officer, Sabinsa Corp., Piscataway, NJ, said, "The main concerns (in creating natural ingredients) are ingredient quality, shelf life and safety. An all-natural product should be formulated with effective natural preservatives and antimicrobial agents." According to Mr. Majeed, "We do have a number of natural herbal extracts that are reported to be effective natural preservatives. These function as antioxidants and antimicrobial agents and include tetrahydrocurcuminoids, rosemary, extract, rosmarinic acid, olive leaf extract, ursolic acid and turmeric oil, to name a few." Safety First Sabinsa isn't the only company that is investigating the use of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. Certain extracts have been used for years on the basis that they may help protect products, and consequently, the consumers themselves. "There is a lot of demand for natural materials that can be used in place of synthetic materials or materials from a non-renewable source," said Mr. Hooper of Body Blue. "The use of natural vitamin E as a preservative is a good example." Another is Hidrox, from Creagri Inc., an olive extract that contains a very high level of hydroxytyrosol. Hydroxytyrosol is a potent natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, according to Body Blue executives. Executives at Arista added that rosemary oil and cranberry oil can deliver preservative effects. Mr. Hooper of Body Blue commented that though certain ingredients seem to offer preservative benefits, marketers are still a step or two away from achieving that elusive dream: an all-natural preservative. "As of today, there is no single natural material that can claim to be the ideal natural preservative," Mr. Hooper cautioned. "Some materials, such as grapefruit seed extract, are good for particular applications. However, the high usage levels that are required to achieve good performance may have a negative effect on the overall formula." Bio-Botanica executives say they may have the closest answer yet. BioPein, an all-natural preservative, is a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that has been shown to possess anti-
  • 5. microbial properties. The ingredient was tested against an array of microorganisms with different susceptibilities. These organisms included gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginonse, acid fast bacterium Mycobacterium smegmatis and the yeast Candida albicans. For comparison, a variety of well-known synthetic preservatives were used, including phenoxyetbanol, phenylethyl alcohol and a combination of methyl- and propylparabens in a ratio of 5:4. "The minimum inhibitory concentration, the lowest concentration capable of inhibiting the growth of the above-mentioned organisms, was determined for each agent," explained Ms. Singh of the company. "BioPein, at a level of 0.15-0.3%, had the lowest MIC, demonstrating its activity as a potent inhibitor of various microorganisms." The study was conducted at BioBotanica's FDA registered, pharmaceutically-licensed facility. Lonza recently entered the natural preservatives market with the launch of Natrulon, a patent- pending, naturally-derived preservative platform. It combines highly-effective, naturally-derived ingredients in easy-to-use liquid products. As natural ingredients are backed by more and more such studies, consumer confidence in natural finished products could grow yet further, and manufacturers may close the gap between "natural" and "preservative," industry experts insist. Standing Out Besides controlled studies and technical data sheets--neither of which the average consumer usually has access to--how can natural ingredient manufacturers provide reassurance that their products stand out from the crowd of natural ingredients currently being marketed? For one thing, the ingredient must have a perceivable effect. Larry Smith, vice president of International Sourcing Inc. (ISI), Franklin Lakes, NJ, said his company's extracts have constituents that can produce the effects consumers want. For example, "Cariciline, a natural gel of ficus carica (fig) fruit, contains a large content of polysaccharides to create moisturizing and refreshing effects," Mr. Smith said. "And our ARP100 can reduce hair growth." Rather than simply adding an extract in a formula for the name, marketers should choose natural ingredient manufacturers who have done their homework. "Formulators should look into the active parts of plant, sea and mineral products," said Mr. Smith. Since there are many variables within each plant species depending upon the extraction method and other factors, "manufacturers must be able to scientifically validate raw materials to insure that the quality, purity, potency, consistency and efficacy are in line with customer specifications," said Ms. Greenblatt of Bio-Botanica. The company's in-house laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities allow Bio-Botanica to validate ingredient species, detect ingredient adulteration and confirm purity, potency and microbial activity, Ms. Greenblatt said.
  • 6. "The key to selecting ingredients is making sure that one is in partnership with a credible manufacturer who not only understands botanicals, but how these ingredients can best be used and in what form, depending on product application," Ms. Greenblatt advised. In formulating with a natural ingredient, "simply switching from synthetic to natural equivalents is not possible without studying the effect on the finished product stability," pointed out Mr. Hooper of Body Blue. However, certain natural ingredients can effectively replace the activity of a synthetic counterpart. For example, the removal of propylene glycol in deodorant sticks and the reformulation of shampoos to remove sodium lauryl sulphate/sodium laureth sulphates are currently possible, Mr. Hooper said. Standardization and consistency are also important. According to Mr. Boyar of Centerchem, "Chemical purity and standardization are important considerations when formulating with naturally- derived ingredients. This will help ensure batch-to batch consistency in production." The natural color of the extracted material must also be taken into consideration. "Natural ingredients can often vary in color from lot to lot; certainly, much more so than synthetic ingredients," said Mr. Matson of Carrubba. "This must be considered when formulating." In the final analysis, claims and studies notwithstanding, there must be an end benefit that the consumer can feel, see or smell, industry suppliers said. "To be 'natural' is not the whole story," said Mr. Boyar. "There must be a functional reason for the natural ingredient to be formulated into personal care products." When this is achieved, natural personal care can continue to grow. Natural Ingredients Here is a list of natural ingredients introduced by suppliers during the past 12 months. For more information about the ingredients listed here, contact the supplier directly. * Aloecorp. Broomfield, CO Tel: (800) 458-2563 Fax: (303) 635-2300 E-mail: jeff@aloecorp.com Website: www.aloecorp.com Aloe Vera Gel/Active-Aloe INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf juice Applications: topicals, hair care, sun tan and after-sun products Comments: Active-Aloe is guaranteed to contain 10% by weight polysaccharides.
  • 7. * Arch Personal Care South Plainfield, NJ Tel: (908) 561-5200 Fax: (908) 561-9174 E-mail: archpc@archchemicals.com Webs/to: www.archpersonalcare.com NAB Grape Extract INCI name: water (and) vitis v/n/fern (grape) fruit extract Use levels: 0.1-1% Applications: aftershave and post-depilatory products, environmental protection creams for face and body, hair conditioners, hair leave-in products, post-san creams, soothing gels for sun care, treatment foundations, lip care Comments: NAB Grape Extract helps to protect skin lipids against peroxidation, reduces skin irritation and offers free radical scavenging activity. NAB Grape Extract helps to protect hair proteins against oxidative stress and helps to reduce hair damage due to styling. NAB Red Clever Isoflavones INCI name: water (and) butylene glycol (and) trifolium pratense (clover) leaf extract Use levels: 0.1-1% Applications: post-sun treatment creams, anti-aging treatment products Comments: NAB Red Clover Isoflavones is a unique aqueous extract that has been standardized for two key iso-flavones, con/stein and biochanin A, using HPLC analysis. The ant/oxidant benefits of isoflavones arc well known. Soybean Zymbiozome Fementum INCI name: glycine max (soybean) symbiosome lysate Use levels: 0.1-1% Applications: moisturizers, anti-irritation skin care products Comments: Soybean Zymbiozome Fermentum is designed to control free radicals in skin. Control of free radicals in the skin helps to slow down the effects of photoaging. * Arista Industries Inc.
  • 8. Wilton, CT Tel: (203) 761-1009 Fax: (203) 761-4980 E-mail: info@aristaindustries.com Website: www.aristaindustries.com Cranberry Oil INCI name: vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil Applications: dietary supplements, personal care products for hair, lips, skin and baby care Comments: Cranbery Oil quickly absorbs into human skin and is an effective emollient. It is also used for lipid barrier protection, has excellent moisture retention properties and is used as a lubricant and skin conditioning agent. Raspberry Oil INCI name: rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil Applications: sunscreens Comments: Raspberry Oil helps with ultra violet ray protection. It is used for photoprotection, moisture retention and as an emollient. It can also be used as a lubricant and skin conditioning agent. Tea Tree Oil INCI name: melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil Applications: antiseptic solutions, creams, ointments, toothpastes, dental floss, medicated moisturizers, skin care products, shampoos and conditioners, sun tan and after-sun lotions, antibacterial soaps, antiseptic mouthwashes, acne treatments, medicated soaps, hair care products, deodorants, insect repellants. * Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Northbrook, IL Tel: (847) 291-8337 Fax: (847) 291-1217 6811569 Blue Cohosh Extract INCI name: caulophyllum thalictroides root extract
  • 9. Use levels: 0.5-2% Applications: personal care products Comments: Soothing; healing. 6811619 Lotus Flower Extract INCI name: lotus (nelumbium speciosum) flower extract Use levels: 0.5-2% Applications: personal care products Comments: Astringent. 6811635 Vervain Extract INCI name: verbena officinalis extract Use levels: 0.5-2% Applications: personal care products Comments: Astringent. * Beraca Sao Paulo, Brazil Tel: (55) 6643-5000 Fax: (55) 6641-2592 E-mail: beraca@gruposabara.com.br Webs/to: www.beraca.com.br Amazonian White Clay Use levels: 3-10% Applications; face and body masks, hair creams Comments: This white-grayish clay is rich in mineral salts that help eliminate toxins from the skin's surface, it contains nutrients that fight free radicals. Andiroba Oil Use levels: 2%
  • 10. Applications: renewing creams and lotions, anti-cellulite products, shower gels, soaps, scalp treatments Comments: Bitter oil with high viscosity. Color ranges from yellow to brown. Promotes anti- inflammatory and renewing action. Buriti Oil Use levels: 2% Applications: sun protection, creams, lotions, bath and massage oils, afar-sun products Comments: Viscuous, reddish fluid that is rich in carotenoids and pro-vitamin a to promote anti- aging action. Reduces TEWL. * Bio-Botanica Inc. Hauppauge, NY Tel: (631) 231-5522 Fax: (631) 231-7332 E-mail: psingh@bio-botanica.com Webs/to: www.bio-botanica.com Biopein Use levels: 0.15-0.3% Applications: cosmetic applications Comments: A natural, broad-spectrum preservative for various cosmetics applications. * BioChemica International Inc. Satellite Beach, FL Tel: (321) 773-7457 Fax: (321) 777-4235 E-mail: info@biocbemica.com Website: www.biochemica.com Cocoa Butter, Ultra Refined (White) INCI name: Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
  • 11. Use levels: 3-5% in lotions and creams; 5-100% in balms; 3-6% in bar soaps; 2-5% in hair conditioners Applications: high-end cosmetic, pharmaceutical and toiletry applications Comments: May be used in a variety of high-end cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical applications to reduce cutaneous dryness and improve skin elasticity while imparting no color or odor normally attributed to cocoa butter. White Cocoa Butter (Ultra Refined) is ob-tained from the fruit of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) which grows in tropical regions throughout the world. The butter is extracted from the seed kernels and is highly refined and deodorized to yield a white butter with no perceptible odor. A relatively hard butter with steep melting curve; ideal for body care products. Hemp Seed Butter INCI name: Cannabis sativa seed oil (and) hydrogenated vegetable oil Use levels: 3-5% in lotions and creams; 5100% in balms; 3-6% in bar soaps; 2-5% in hair conditioners Applications: cosmetics and toiletries Comments; Hemp Seed Butter is produced from the oil of the expeller-pressed seeds of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Hemp Seed Oil is valued for use in cosmetics and toiletries due to its high content of essential fatty acids, which helps the action of hydrolipid coat (reducing TEWL). Hemp Seed Butter is produced using the fatty fractions and unsaponifiables (natural waxes/paraffins) which are collected during the refining process which are blended with hydrogenated vegetable (hemp seed) oil to produce a butter-like material suitable for use in cosmetics and toiletries. Hemp Seed Butter exhibits a relatively dry feel, so it provides excellent lubricity without being greasy. MangOlein Mango 0il INCI name: mangifera indica seed oil Use levels: 4-10% in lotions and creams; 512% in balms; 3-10% in bar soaps; 3-5% in hair conditioners Applications: creams, lotions, balms, bar soaps, massage oils Comments: MangOlein is a semi-solid oil at room temperatures, but melts immediately upon contact at skin temperatures and disperses evenly. MangOlein may be used for cutaneous dryness to assist in moisturization after exposure to sun and other harsh elements. * Botanicals Plus Inc. Little Falls, NJ Tel: (973) 439-1417 Fax: (973) 439-1418 E-mail: botanicalsplus@aol.com
  • 12. Moisturization Blend No. 1 INCI name: propylene glycol (and) water (and) panax ginseng root (and) ginkgo biloba (and) angelica polymorpha sinesis root Use levels: 3-5% Applications: creams, lotions Skin Lightening Blend INCI name: propylene glycol (and) water (and) scutellaria galericulata (and) clycyrrhiza glabra (and) morns nigra root (and) vitis vinifera Use levels: 3-5% Applications: creams, lotions * Carrubba Inc. Milford, CT Tel: (203) 878-0605 Fax: (203) 877-0361 E-mail: customerservice@carrubba.com Website: www.carrubba.com NaturZyme Fresh D2626 INCI name: saccharomyces ferment Use levels: 4-5% Applications: natural air fresheners/ room deodorizers Comments: Effective on household odors from pets, cigarette smoke, food and cooking. Breaks down organic waste with natural enzymatic action. NaturZyme 0 B9027 Oil Remover INCI name: saccharomyces ferment Use levels: 2-4% Applications: skin cleansers, shampoos, body washes, liquid and bar soaps Comments: A natural oil remover that bioconverts a wide range of oils and fats through enzymatic action.
  • 13. * Caschem Inc. Bayonne, NJ Tel: (201) 858-7900 Fax: (201) 858-0308 E-mail: info@rutherfordchemicals.com Website: www.rutherfordchemicals.com Castorlatum INCI name: ricinus communis (castor) seed oil (and) hydrogenated castor oil Use levels: 2-99% Applications: emollient creams and lotions, ointments, hair styling products, lip glosses, excipient Comments: A 100% vegetable-derived, non-petrochemical alternative to petrolatum. * Centerchem Inc. Norwalk, CT Tel: (203) 822-9800 Fax: (203) 822-9820 E-marl: cosmetics@centerchem.com Website: www.centerchem.com Antarcticine INCI name (proposed): Antarctic glycoprotein Use levels: 3-5% Applications: skin care, skin moisturizing products Comments: The glycoprotein Antarc-ticine has proven to be a useful cosmetic ingredient that shows a great spreadability on the horny layer of the epidermis that prevents dryness and reduces roughness of the skin and protects the epidermis from extreme cool conditions. It maintains integrity of the skin under freezing conditions, showing nigh cryoprotective properties. Antarcticine provides cohesion of the prickle and basal layer of the epidermis assessed through compression isothermes studies. Antarcticine is an ideal active ingredient for moisturizing skin care products. Fruit Vinegar
  • 14. INCI name: acetum (apple) vinegar (and) prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit extract (and) pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract (and) polysorbate-80 Use levels: 3-5% Applications: skin care, antioxidant skin products, hair care products, shampoos, conditioners Comments: Provital S.A. has launched a new line of extracts based on the extracting medium of apple vinegar. Fruit vinegar contains a mixture of three different extracts: apricot, peach and apple. Each extract has active flavonoids, which are characteristically free radical scavengers and antioxidants. These Mediterranean extracts also exhibit anti-inflammatory attributes. These characteristics combined with the conditioning attribute of vinegar make Fruit Extract a unique addition to skin or hair care products. Gigawhite INCI name: water (and) glycerin (and) malva sylvestris extract (and) mentha piperita extract (and) primula veris extract (and) alchemilla vulgaris extract (and) veronica officinalis extract (and) melissa officinalis extract (and) achillea millefolium extract Use levels: 3-5% Applications: skin care, skin lightening/whitening products Comments: Gigawhite is a plant-derived skin lightener proven to have a significant skin whitening effect and the ability to reduce the color and size of age spots. Clinical studies show a total skin lightening of 24% over a three-month test period. Additionally, evaluations showed a decrease in both color intensity and size of age spots over a twelve-week period. Gigawhite is preservative-free and easy to incorporate into formulations. Gigawhite is stable in the pH range of 5-8 and is an ideal ingredient for skin whitening preparations. * CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH Berlin, Germany Tel: (49) 30-85-10-26-0 Fax: (49) 30-85-10-26-85 E-marl: info@clr-berlin.de Website: www.clr-berlin.de Follicusan INCI name: water (and) alcohol denat. (and) panthenyl ethyl ether (and) milk protein (and) lactose (and) inositol (and) acetyl cysteine (and) acetyl methionine (and) sodium citrate (and) citric acid Use levels: 3-5%
  • 15. Applications: aqueous and non-aqueous hair care formulations Comments: Follicusan is designed for preventive care of scalp and hair by vitalizing the cells of the scalp including hair follicles and counteracting premature, accelerated loss of hair (alopecia). Furthermore, it normalizes excess sebum secretion, thus counteracting the formation of dandruff. * Cosmetochem International Ltd. Zug, Switzerland Tel: (41) 41-748-33-33 Fax: (41) 41-748-33-44 Clifton, NJ Tel: (973) 471-8301 Fax: (973) 471-3783 E-mail: info@cosmetochem.ch Website: www.cosmetochem.ch Depigmentation Factor Bioflavonoids INCI name: water/aqua (and) alcohol denat. (and) lecithin (and) glycerin (and) citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel extract Use levels: 1-2% (max 10%) Applications: anti-aging skin care products; age spot prevention; irregular skin pigmentation Comments: Depigmentation Factor Bioflavonoids consists of citrus bioflavonoids encapsulated in nanospheres. These citrus bioflavonoids are obtained by aqueous extraction, nebulization and fractionation to produce a product high in hesperidine, eriodictoyl and naringenin, which is then encapsulated in nanospheres to stabilize the actives during delivery to the skin. An independent in vitro evaluation has shown that Depigmentation Factor Bioflavonoids totally inhibits tyrosinase activity and thus pigment formation in the skin to the same extent as hydroquinone, the reference substance. Herbasec MPE Rooibos INCI name: maltodextrin (and) aspal-athus linearis extract Use levels: 0.5-1% Applications: skin and hair care Comments: A dry powder extract suitable for skin care and hair. Ideal for skin care where white or pale-colored products are required and where dark colored liquid extracts cause discoloration of the
  • 16. formula. Independent laboratory data is available showing the effectiveness of Herbasec MPE Rooibos in improving both hair growth and condition. Rooibos is also documented in the literature as having anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties and so would be ideal for products for sensitive mad problem skin mid baby product ranges. Slimming Factor Karkade INCI name: water/aqua (and) propylene glycol (and) hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract (and) sorbitol (and) phenoxyethanol (and) methylparaben (and) ethylparaben (and) propylparaben (and) butylparaben (and) isobutylparaben Use levels: 2-10% Applications: anti-cellulite products, body contouring and firming creams and lotions, massage creams Comments: Slimming Factor Karkade is based on an extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa and is supported by independent laboratory data which shows a 50% inhibition of the invitro activity of lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme indirectly responsible for the storage of cellular fat. * Croda Inc. Parsippany, NJ Tel: (973) 644-4900 Fax: (973) 644-9222 E-mail: marketing@crodausa.com Website: www.crodausa.com Crodarom Chardonnay INCI name: vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract Use levels: 0.1-1% Applications: anti-aging skin care, eye care, anti-dandruff, volumizing and shine-enhancing shampoos Comments: Crodarom Chardonnay is a water-soluble powder extracted from the seeds of white Chardonnay grapes. Product contains approximately 80% polyphenolics, active oligomeric proanthocyanidin (OPC) molecules known to have anti-inflammatory (lipid peroxidation inhibition), radical scavenging activity, enzyme inhibition (elastase) and a vitamin P effect (reduced capillary fragility). Crodarom Chardonnay was found to have 36% and 85% more antioxidant capacity than vitamin C and vitamin E, respectively, according to oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) measurements. Crodamazon Cupuacu
  • 17. INCI name: theobroma grandiflorum seed butter Use levels: 2-5% Applications: sun care, after-sun products, moisturizers, anti-peel and anti-inflammatory products, sensitive skin products Comments: Crodamazon Cupuacu is one of a series of products developed from sustainable resources growing in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil and manufactured by Credo do Brazil, a division of Croda International Plc. The Crodamazon range represents Croda's committment to develop plant-derived products with a policy toward preserving the rainforest's natural resources while promoting the economic development of the regions involved in the venture. Crodamazon Cupuacu is the rainforest's answer to shea and cocoa butter and has a fatty acid profile and properties similar to these classic butters. This exotic butter acts as an emollient and has a high capacity for water absorption, offering proven moisturization benefits to the skin. The phytosterols contained within promote film formation and the reduction of TEWL. Phytosterols are known to stimulate the healing process and have been used in the treatment of dermatitis and ulcers. The product's moisturizing properties have been proven by both corneometer and TEWL studies. Crodasome Soyaglycone INCI name: lecithin (and) soy isoflavones (and) polysorbate-89 (and) alcohol (and) water Use levels: 1-5% Applications: hormone-related skin aging, post-menopausal skin care, anti-aging products, eye wrinkle creams, face masks, anti-cellulite creams, massage creams, slimming or thigh creams, stretch mark creams, breast creams, skin lightening products, anti-blemish preprations Comments: Crodasome Soyaglycone is a liposomal preparation of soy-derived isoflavones in their active form as aglycones, often referred to as phytohormones. Crodasome Soyaglycone contains the aglycone genistein, a bioactive shown to inhibit the protein tyrosine kinase. Genistein also has lipolytic activity, which inhibits the development of adipose tissue, and thus may help reduce the signs of cellulite. Product stimulates collagen and elastin production, inhibits matrix metalloproteinases and provides active bioavailability to skin through a liposomal vehicle. Crodasome Soyaglycone is manufactured by Mibelle AG Biochemistry, Switzerland, and distributed by Croda Inc. * Desert Whale Jojoba Co. Tucson, AZ Tel: (520) 882-4195 Fax: (520) 882-7821 E-mail: marketing@desertwhale.com Website: www.desertwhale.com Jojobasomes
  • 18. INCI name: water (and) simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil (and) glyceryl stearate SE (and) phytosterols Use levels: 10-95% Applications: body and facial lotions, color cosmetics Comments: Jojobasomes are an ideal addition to body and facial lotions as an all-natural, mild ingredient. They capture pigment particles leading to excellent dispersion and even spread upon skin contact, making them ideally suited for color cosmetics. Jojobasomes are a water-based, creamy, non-phospholipid encapsulation of jojoba oil. The vesicles are typically 0.3 microns in diameter, with two-five bilayer shells surrounding a space that can be occupied by hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials. This new technology provides a very stable emulsion that can be easily incorporated into formulations. This ingredient can be modified to be a time-released delivery system for active ingredients. It is also available with a cationic charge (Jojobasomes +) or with encapsulated salicylic acid (Jojoba-somes SA). * Draco Natural Products San Jose, CA Tel: (408) 287-7871 Fax: (408) 287-8838 E-mail: info@dracoherbs.com Website: www.dracoherbs.com Astragalus Extract 1% INCI name: astragalus membranaceus root extract Use levels: 1-5% Applications: anti-aging, immune function, cellular metabolism products Comments: Cell studies show a doubling of cell life span. Centella Asiatica Extract 10% INCI name: centella asiatica extract Use levels: 1-5% Comments: Water-soluble extract for wound healing, collagen synthesis, varicose veins. White Tea Extract INCI name: camellia sinensis leaf extract
  • 19. Use levels: 1-5% Comments: Water-soluble extract; anti-aging, protection against photodamage, antioxidant. * G.I.M.T./Monoi Institute Tahiti, French Polynesia Tel: (689) 4318-49 Fax: (689) 4318-49 E-mail: monoi.de.tahiti@mail.pf Website: www.monoidetahiti.pf Monoi de Tahiti INCI name: coconut oil (and) time flower Use levels: 3-5% Applications: raw material for cosmetics, hair care and body care * Greentech SA Cedex, France Tel: (33) 4-73-33-9900 Fax: (33) 4-73-33-9132 E-mail: greentech@greentech.fr Website: www.greentech.fr Cariciline INCI name: ficus carica (fig) fruit extract Use levels: 2-5% Applications: moisturizing and refreshing products Comments: Patented. Amazing refreshing and cooling effect on the skin. * Improve USA Inc. DeSoto, TX Tel: (972) 230-9155
  • 20. Fax: (972) 230-8824 E-mail: jpack@aloewholesale.com Website: www.aloewholesale.com Aloe Vera Gel Spray-Dried 200:1 INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf Use levels: 2-20% Applications: gels, creams, lotions, sprays Comments: Easy to formulate with dear to clear/white products. Product code No. 705. * ISP Wayne, NJ Tel: (877) 812-7501 Fax: (973) 872-1583 E-mail: info@ispcorp.com Website: www.ispcorp.com Orchid Complex OS INCI name: caprylic/capric triglyceride (and) cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract Use levels: 2-30% Applications: color cosmetics including lip sticks, glossers, foundations and cream-to-powder foundations; skin care including lotions, creams, body butters and facial cleansers; bath products including oils, soaps and body washes Comments: Orchid Complex OS combines the beauty benefits of the orchid flower and the excellent emolliency of caprylic/capric triglyceride. Orchid Complex OS is the ingredient of choice for products that are intended to convey a natural and mild appeal. * Jeen International Fairfield, NJ Tel: (973) 439-1401 Fax: (973) 439-1402 E-mail: info@jeen.com
  • 21. Website: www.jeen.com Cocoa Butter PPP INCI name: cocoa butler Use levels: 5-25% Applications: creams, lotions, cleansers, hair care products Comments: Pure, prime pressed cocoa butter to improve moisturization of skin and hair. Mango Kernel Oil INCI name: mango kernel oil Use levels: 1-5% Applications: skin care lotions and scalp treatment products Comments: Mango kernel oil is an excellent skin conditioner and moisturizer. Shea Butter INCI name: shea butter Use levels: 5-25% Applications: creams, lotions, cleansers, hair care products Comments: High quality shea butter that will aid in moisturizing and protecting hair and skin. * K3 Corp. Great Falls, VA Tel: (703) 759-9731 Fax: (703) 759-3799 E-mail: tochsupport@k3corp.com Website: www.k3corp.com Viamerine INCI name: oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides Use levels: 1-50% Applications: skin cremes, lip care products, hair care
  • 22. Comments: Viamerine is a natural, plant-derived subsitute for lanolin, lanolin oil, lanolin wax and silicones. K3 Vita-C INCI name: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate Use levels: 0.1-1% Applications: skin care products Comments: Very stable, water-soluble form of vitamin C. Anitoxidant, skin lightening and collagen synthesis activity. K3 Hyaluronate INCI name: sodium hyaluronate Use levels; 0.1-1% Applications: moisturizing skin care Comments: Unique biotech manufacturing process, producing a totally non-animal based material. * Karlshamns AB Karlshamn, Sweden Tel: (46) 454-82000 Fax: (46) 454-82885 E-mail: lipid@karlshamns.se Website: www.karlshamns.com Lipex PS INCI name: soybean glycerides (and) butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) unsaponifiables (U.S.); soybean glycerides (and) butyrospermu Parkii (EU) Use levels: 10-40% Applications: pigment solubilizer for sun care products and lipsticks Comments: Neutral in odor and taste. Alternative to castor oil. Lipex Soya Plus INCI name: glycine soja (EU); glycine soja (soybean) U.S.
  • 23. Use levels: 5-50% Applications: skin care, sun care, baby care, conditioning bath and shower products Comments: Natural alternative to mineral oils, with high stability. Lipex Shea INCI name: butyrospermum parkii (EU); butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) (U.S.) Use levels: 1-20% Applications: face and body care Comments: Excellent emollient; im-proved stability. * Kemin Industries Inc. Des Moines, IA Tel: (515) 248-4000 Fax: (515) 248-4051 E-mail: gthornton@keminpersonalcare.com Website: www.keminpersonalcare.com FloraGlo Lutein 15% with SoTec Coating INCI name: xanthophyll (and) sucrose laurate Use levels: 25-100 ppm Applications: cosmetic and personal care formulations Comments: FloraGlo Lutein 15% with SolTec Coating is a water-dispersible form of lutein that is composed of FloraGlo crystalline lutein and sucrose monolaurate. It provides easy mixing into all types of cosmetic and personal care formulations. This new ingredient can be used for easy delivery of FloraGlo Lutein into aqueous formulations as well as o/w and w/o emulsions. * The Lebermuth Company Inc. South Bend, IN Tel: (574) 259-7000 Fax: (574) 258-7450
  • 24. E-mail: info@lebermuth.com Website: www.lebermuth.com Nepetalactone Use levels: 0.02% Applications: cat mood enhancers, insect repellants, aromatherapy * Linnea Inc. Easton, PA Tel: (610) 253-7950 Fax: (610) 253-7970 E-mail: dstanek@linnea-worldwide.com Website: www.linnea-worldwide.com Red Clover IFL 40 Applications: anti-wrinkle, cellulitis, dermal estrogen replacement Comments: Linnea IFL 40 can serve as a novel ingredient for anti-wrinkle, cellulitis and dermal estrogen replacement because of better bioavailability. Red clover's isoflavone aglycones mimic estrogens, creating opportunities for skin care products. * Lipo Chemicals Paterson, NJ Tel: (973) 345-8600 Fax: (973) 345-5975 Website: www.lipochemicals.com Curbilene INCI name: cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract Use levels: 2% Applications: products for oily and combination skin; products for neck and shoulders; cleansing lotions; color cosmetics: foundations, lipsticks, face powders
  • 25. Comments: Curbilene is a natural is a natural skin brilliance, reducer not affecting the protective sebum. Its matting power is long-lasting and very efficient. Zanthalene 20% Solution INCI name: oleyl alcohol (and) zanthoxylum alatum Use levels: 0.5% Applications: shaving products, after-shave products, after-sun products, after-depilation products, after-peeling products, lotions for insect bites, care products for irritated skin (face/body) Comments: Zanthalene 20% Solution is a modulator of skin sensitivity while still preserving the protective function of skin against external aggressions. Also available in a pure form. * Natunola Health Nepean, Ontario, Canada Tel: (613) 727-7337 Fax: (613) 727-3772 E-mail: sales@natunola.com Website: www.natunola.com Natunola Flax Extract 1621 INCI name: linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract (and) sodium laureth sulfate (and) sodium chloride Use levels: 25-75% (w/w) in soaps and shampoos; 25-99% (wt/wt) in other applications Applications: body wash, liquid soap, hand cleaner Comments: Natunola Flax Extract 1621 offers excellent cleansing, foaming and conditioning properties and leaves a desirable after-feel on both skin and hair. Natunola Flax Extract 160 INCI name: water (and) linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract Use levels: 20-45% (w/w) in soaps and shampoos; 1-99% (wt/wt) in other applications Application: liquid soap, conditioning shampoo, cleanser, baby creams, emollient creams, cold creams, conditioning creams, protective creams Comments: Natunola Flax Extract 160 leaves a remarkably smooth, silky feel on the skin and is a superior emollient for cosmetic, skin care, hair care and personal care formulations.
  • 26. * Naturactiva/ISI Franklin Lakes, NJ Tel: (201) 560-0111 Fax: (201) 560-1156 E-mail: larrys@insourcenj.com Vitamolive INCI name: olea europaea (olive) fruit unsaponifiables Use levels: 2-10% Applications: anti aging products, sun protection products, makeup Comments: Mimics one of skin's defense mechanism agents against UV-induced oxidative stress. "Oil-free" claims. * Nurture Inc. Devon, PA Tel: (610) 989-0945 Fax: (610) 989 0991 E-mail: nurture@nurture-inc.com Website: www.nurture-inc.com Beta-Glucan 70 INCI name: beta-glucan (oat) Use levels: 0.1-1% Applications: cosmetics, skin and sun care Comments: Anti-inflammatory anti-itch and anti-photoaging benefits. Colloidal Oatmeal HP INCI name: colloidal oatmeal avena sativa (oat) kernel flour Applications: bath and lotion formulations Comments: Anti-inflammatory and anti itch benefits.
  • 27. Oat Protein UF INCI name: avena sativa (oat) kernel extract Use levels: 1-5% Applications: skin lotions, ('.reams, hair conditioners, shampoos * Presperse Inc. Somerset, NJ Tel: (732) 356-5200 Fax: (732) 356-3533 Website: www.presperse.com Arctic Cloudberry Seed Oil INCI name: rubus chamaemorus (seed) oil Use levels: 0.5-5% Applications: skin care and personal care products Comments: Contains essential linoleic and alpha linolenic fatty acids which replenish the epidermal lipid barrier. Red Gamma Raspberry Seed Oil INCI name: rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil Use levels: 0.5-5% Applications: skin care, personal care and anti-aging products Comments: Rich in gamma-tocopherol; free radical scavenging ability. Shajio Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil INCI name: hippophae rhamnoides oil Use levels: 0.5-5% Applications: skin care products Comments: Rich in essential fatty acids, tocopherols and phytosterols. Helps enhance microcirculation and has anti-inflammatory properties. * Rita Corp.
  • 28. Woodstock, IL Tel: (815) 337-2500 Fax: (815) 337-2523 E-mail: cservice@ritacorp.com Website: www.ritacorp.com Esaflor HC 56 INCI name: hydroxypropyl guar hydroxy-propyltrimonium chloride Use levels: O. 1-2% Applications: creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos Comments: Thickener, emulsion, foam stabilizer. Eucarol AGE EC INCI name: disodium coco-glucoside citrate Use levels: 1-30% Applications: facial cleansers, makeup removers, body wash, shampoo, baby shampoo Comments: Mild, natural surfactant. Eucarol AGE ET INCI name: disodium coco-glucoside tartrate Use levels: 1-30% Applications: cleansers, body washes, shampoos, sensitive skin cleansers Comments: Mild, natural surfactant with silky skin feel. * RTD Hall*Star Inc. Hackettstown, NJ Tel: (908) 852-6128 Fax: (908) 852-1335 E-mail: rtdhallstar@cphall.com Website: www.rtdhallstar.com
  • 29. CoVera 40X FG INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf juice Use levels: 0.1-2.5% Applications: hand, body and facial moisturizing lotions and creams, hair conditioners and styling products, shampoos, hand and body cleansers, moisturizing spritzes and sprays Comments: Food-grade liquid concentrate from the inner fillet of organically grown aloe vera, hand- filleted and processed within a day of harvest. Best added after hot-processed products are cooled to below 45[degrees]C. HallStar OST INCI name: ethylhexyl stearate Use levels: 1-10% Applications: antiperspirants, lipsticks, liquid makeup, moisturizers, sunscreens, bath oils Comments: Non-oily, non-occlusive emollient, lubricant, spreading agent, de-tackifier, solubilizer, gloss agent, feel modifier. Rich, velvety feel. Solubilizer for oxybenzone. Spectrasolv DMDA INCI name: dimethyl capramide Use levels: 0.5-2% Applications: deodorants, sunscreens Comments: A vegetal-based alternative for or supplement to triclosan as the odor-controlling component in deodorants. An avobenzone stabilizer and SPF booster through optimization of the oil phase dielectric constant. Spectrasolv DMDA exhibits antimicrobial activity toward the bacteria implicated in causing body odor, including C. xerosis and Micrococcus sp. It also has vastly superior solvency for sunscreen actives compared to traditional esters such as [C.sub.12-15] alkyl benzoate and isopropyl palmitate, and is much more polar. This increased polarity may have a beneficial impact on the photostability and, therefore, the performance of many broad-spectrum sunscreens. * Sabinsa Corp. Piscataway, NJ Tel: (732) 777-1111 Fax: (732) 777-1443 E-mail: info@sabinsa.com Website: www.sabinsa.com
  • 30. Centellin CG INCI name: centella asiatica extract Use levels: 0.5-2% Applications: soothing creams, gels, lotions Comments: Skin conditioning agent. Supports texture and integrity of the skin. Circulation support. Coleus Forskohlii Oil INCI name: coleus forskohlii root oil Use levels: 5-10% in topical formulations; 0.5-1% in aromatherapy/perfumery Applications: antimicrobial, aromatherapy, perfumery * Sederma Inc. Parsippany, NJ Tel: (973) 993-2973 Fax: (973) 644-9222 E-mail: marketing@crodausa.com Website: www.crodausa.com Lipocare INCI name: butylene glycol (and) PEG-8 (and) bupleurum falcatum extract (and) caffeine (and) coenzyme A Use levels: 3% Applications: slimming and firming products Comments: Three-way slimming action helps refine body and firm skin through synergism of attires which increases amount of cAMP and stimulates lipolysis. Clinical studies show product lessens appearance of "orange peel" skin by up to 80%, decreases skin flaccidity and reduces the leel of skin indentations. Moist 24 INCI name: imperata cylindrica root extract (and) water (and) glycerin (and) PEG-8 (and) carbomer Use levels: 3% Applications: moisturizing creams and lotions, products for dry skin, foundation makeup, dry scalp
  • 31. treatments Comments: All-day-long moisturizer based on a plant rich in potassium. Potassium in the product helps to draw moisture into skin cells, increasing the cytoplasm and allowing hydration to take place throughout the day. In clinical studies, treated skin showed a 20% increase in hydration after 24 hours, compared tea control. Skin Tightener ST INCI name: water (and) glycerin (and) macrocystis pyrifera extract (and) hydrolyzed wheat protein (and) PVP Use levels: 10% Applications: serum and ampoule-type products, makeup bases, reparative-type products Comments: Natural plant- and marine-based tightening complex with an immediate lifting effect that smooths skin and gives it instant radiance. These benefits were proven in a sensory evaluation in which more than 75% of panelists observed a tightening effect from a gel containing the product. * Silab Brive, France Tel: (33) 555-84-58-40 Fax: (33) 555-84-95-64 E-mail: silab@silab.fr Website: www.silab.fr Actiflow INCI name: saccnaromyces cerevisiae extract Use levels: 2-4% Applications: preparations for skin around the eyes Comments: Actiflow is well tolerated and can be incorporated into all preparations to be used on the skin around the eyes. Rich in oligosaccharides, purified from yeast, Actiflow remodels the capillary network by stimulating neurovascularization and by increasing capillary resistance. Biotanning INCI name: hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Use levels: 2-5% Applications: pigmentation, anti-aging and photoprotective cosmetic formulations
  • 32. Comments: Rich in citrus flavonoids (hesperidine), Biotanning accelerates skin pigmentation by stimulating the activity of tyrosinase and the synthesis of melanin, and ensures phytoprotection of skin cells. Ridulisse C INCI name: hydrolyzed soy protein Use levels: 2-4% Applications: anti-aging products for face and body care Comments: Rich in oligopeptides, purified from soybeans, Ridulisse C boosts the metabolic activity of fibroblasts, restructures and densifies the dermis, thus limiting the aging process. * Southern Cross Botanicals Pty Ltd. Ballina, Australia Tel: (61) 2-66876706 Fax: (61) 2-66875439 E-mail: don.priest@scbotanicals.com.au Website: www.scbotanicals.com.au Desert Harvest INCI name: santalum acuminatum fruit extract (and) citrus glauca fruit extract (and) acacia victoriae fruit extract (and) butylene glycol (mad) alcohol denat. Use levels: 1-5% Applications: dry skin treatments for face, hand, body and foot care Comments: New fruit extracts from the Australian desert providing moisturizing, antioxidant and nourishing (skin nutritional) properties. LEMA INCI name: melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil (and) leptospermum scoparium off Usa levels: 0.5-1% Applications: hand sanitizers, antibacterial personal care, anti-acne, anti-dandruff, natural preservation Comments: High performance, broad spectrum anti-microbial that controls harmful bacteria such as
  • 33. E. coli on contact. Specifically developed for personal care applications where contact time is short and efficacy is critical. Also has an anti-irritant effect. Rainforest Harvest INCI name: syzygium luehmanii fruit extract (and) acronychia acidula fruit extract (and) davidsonia pruriens fruit extract (and) butylene glycol (and) alcohol denat. Use levels: 1-5% Applications: hair care, bath and shower, facial washes Comments: New fruit extracts from the Australian rainforest providing moisturizing, exfoliating, nourishing (skin nutritional) and rejuvenating properties. * Strahl & Pitsch Inc. West Babylon, NY Tel: (631) 587-9000 Fax: (631) 587-9120 E-mail: info@spwax.com Website: www.spwax.com Natural Wax Jelly INCI name: ricinus communis (and) hydrogenated castor oil (and) beeswax (and) copernica cerifera Applications: lip balms, pomades, creams, lotions Comments: Natural alternative to petroleum-based petrolatum. Melting point/penetration can be made to customer specifications. Olive Butter INCI name: olea europaea (and) glycine soja (and) beeswax Applications: lip balms, lipsticks, hair pomades, creams, lotions * Symrise Inc. Teterboro, NJ Tel: (973) 744-6701 Fax: (973) 256-2014 E-mail: lisa.hines@symrise.com
  • 34. Website: www.symrise.com Alpha-Bisabolol INCI name: bisabolol Use levels: 0.1-0.2% Applications; skin care, sun care, baby care, shampoos, conditioners, oral care, acne formulations, aftershave formulations Comments: This 100% plant-based active ingredient is clinically proven and highly effective for mechanical, alkaline and surfactant-based irritations. Drago-Beta-Glucan INCI name: water (aqua) (and) butylene glycol (and) glycerin (and) avena sativa (oat) kernel extract Use levels: 1-10% Applications: skin care, sun care Comments: Drago-Beta-Glucan is a natural skin protectant, excellent moisturizer and film-former. It helps improve the extrinsic signs of aging and stimulates the immune defense. Dragoderm INCI name: glycerin (and) triticum vulgare (wheat) gluten (and) water (aqua) Use levels: 1-5% Applications: skin care, hair care Comments: Dragoderm is a patented natural non-hydrolyzed wheat protein with hydrophobic properties. In hair care, Dragoderm strengthens the hair, increases shine and improves smoothness and elasticity of the hair. In skin care, Dragoderm shows moisturizing properties and significantly reduces skin roughness. * Terry Laboratories Inc. Melbourne, FL Tel: (321) 259-1630 Fax: (321) 242-0625 E-mail: aloe@terrylabs.com Website: www.terrylabs.com Aloe Vera Gel Thickened
  • 35. INCI name: aloe barbadensis leaf juice (and) acryclates/C-10 (and) alkyl acrylates crosspolymer Applications: skin and hair care products, topical analgesics/anesthetics, first aid gels/ointments, anti-acne preparations, as a moisturizing agent * Tri-K industries Inc. Northvale, NJ Tel: (201) 750-1055 Fax: (201) 750-9785 E-mail: info@tri-k.com Website: www.tri-k.com Lanablue INCI name: sorbitel (and) water (and) algae extract Use levels: 1-10% Applications: anti-aging and restructuring skin care Comments: Lanablue acts like natural retinoids on keratinocytes differentiation by smoothing and densifying the epidermis. It is an extract of endemic cyanophycea harvested in wild conditions and has a high content of the group B vitamins, amino acids and specific pigments. Oenotherol INCI name: water (and) oenothera biennis root extract Usa levels: about 1% Applications: skin care creams, lotions Comments: This material aids in repairing skin impairments due to sun exposure. In addition, it maintains the integrity of the dermo-epidermal junction. Protectami INCI name: Padina pavonica extract (and) glycerin Use levels: 2-4% Applications: skin care lotions, creams, gels Comments: Protectami is a sea-derived active containing an extract of brown algae, Padina pavonica, stabilized in a glycerin carrier. Protectami is a shield against time. It delivers a more resistant epidermis due to better calcium bioavailability.
  • 36. * U.S. Cosmetics Corp. Dayville, CT Tel: (860) 779-3990 Fax: (860) 779-3994 E-mail: uscc@att.net Website: www.uscosm.com Bio-PGA Solution INCI name: polyglutamic acid Use levels: 1-5% Applications: moisturizing creams and lotions, sunscreens, liquid foundations Comments: Bio-PGA Solution is a bio-derived polyglutamic acid polymer. Film-forming/humectant properties similar to hyaluronic acid and collagen, bat also increases natural moisturizing factor within skin itself. Kouboku Liquid INCI name: magnolia obovata bark extract Use levels: 1-5% Applications: sunscreens, skin care products, liquid foundations Comments: Anti-photoaging; minimizes UV-induced damage (hyperplasty of epidermis, loss of softness and elasticity) to skin. Lunawhite INCI name: oenothera biennis seed extract Use levels: 0.5-5% Applications: liquid foundations, skin care products making anti-aging/anti-oxidant claims, skin whitening products Comments: Extract of evening primrose seed; contains more polyphenols (six) than green tea and grape seed extracts. Excellent antioxidant. Lunawhite has skin whitening and elastase/collagenase inhibiting properties. COPYRIGHT 2003 Rodman Publications, Inc. No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the
  • 37. copyright holder. Copyright 2003 Gale, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.