Zano® D – Natural, Transparent Odour Control for Modern Deodorant Formulations
June 4, 2026As conversations around self-care continue to evolve, men are becoming increasingly engaged with personal care products that go beyond the basics. Driven by growing ingredient awareness, wellness-focused lifestyles, and the influence of digital culture, today’s male consumers are seeking effective, high-performance solutions that fit seamlessly into their daily routines. While essentials such as deodorants and shaving products remain key categories, demand is growing for products that address specific needs, from body odour control and energising skincare to post-shave recovery and hardworking hand care. This shift presents an exciting opportunity for brands to develop targeted formulations that combine functionality, efficacy, and an elevated user experience.
Body Odour Control
COSPHADERM® Zinc Lactate is a zinc salt of lactic acid developed by Cosphatec. It provides a range of benefits, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, whilst helping to control body odour.
COSPHADERM® Zinc Lactate inhibits odour-producing germs such as Corynebacterium spp. and Staphylococcus hominis.
UsNeo™ by Lipoid Kosmetik is a plant-derived active ingredient that offers maximal reduction of body odour while minimally affecting the bacterial skin microbiome. In doing so, it outperformed classic anti-microbial compounds used on the market, making it the perfect candidate for selecting an effective, safe, modern deodorant ingredient.
Energising Skin Care
For the first time in cosmetics, CODIF Laboratories has developed an ingredient based on taurine of vegetable origin with unique energising action. Hydrating, anti-fatigue, restructuring and anti-wrinkle, Early Boost meets the needs of overactive skin.
Typically, taurine is synthetically produced from animal sources such as cows milk, but CODIF has managed to make it in large quantities from a red seaweed called Jania Rubens.
It stimulates ATP synthesis by +50% and shows “bodybuilder action” on fibroblasts by multiplying the number and length of fibroblast extensions.
Body Odour Control
Matico, known in ancient legends as ‘Soldier’s Herb,’ has been traditionally used to treat wounds. The plant is believed to be potent in reducing free radicals and inflammation reactions while also enhancing skin regeneration.
in vitro studies show that Matico Pro by Lipoid Kosmetik positively affects natural cell migration and proliferation and promotes the faster recovery of the extracellular matrix in dermal skin lesions. Together with its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activity, the extract positively affects the regeneration and repair of stressed skin, contributing to re-establishing the skin’s natural barrier function making it the perfect ingredient for cosmetic applications such as soothing men's grooming for shaved skin.
Hand Working Hand Care
innollient™ SB by Innovacos is a soft paste emollient suitable for various cosmetics due to its barrier-repairing, soothing, fast-absorbing, and film-forming effects. This product has a more nourishing and long-lasting effect than shea butter and a high oxidative stability index. It improves skin barrier function, increasing skin hydration and elasticity. This product would be ideal for manual labourers with hard-working hands in a cuddling hand mask/cream.
It stimulates ATP synthesis by +50% and shows “bodybuilder action” on fibroblasts by multiplying the number and length of fibroblast extensions.
Whether you're developing a new men's grooming product or enhancing an existing range, we're here to help. For further information, pricing, samples, or formulation support, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
