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Taking Care Of Your Skin During A Pandemic

We’re used to working and formulating with face masks but we’re not as familiar with the ones that have formed part of our new way of life.  Whilst masks protect you and others they also have a side effect to those wearing them; irritations, dryness & breakouts across the face.  We’ve highlighted some key ingredients […]

CODIF – Seafood Beauty

We are excited to showcase CODIF’s specially curated range of ‘Seafood Beauty’ ingredients which are of 100% natural, marine origin.  Hydrasalinol Hydrasalinol is an oil-soluble extract of the coastal plant Salicornia herbacea. Hydrasalinol is proven to activate urea synthesis in the epidermis and reinforce the hydrolipidic barrier and is a powerful ingredient for skin hydration. […]

The Oat Cosmetics Essentials Formulation Kit

Oat Cosmetics have announced the launch of The Oat Essentials Kit, their all new trend-driven formulation range for 2020-21. This new line demonstrates the versatility of their portfolio of natural ingredients and highlights the ease with which their unique extracts, oils and flours can be used to enhance a range of everyday beauty essentials.  These highly effective […]

Microsilk 422: New Composite Technology

Microsilk 422 is one of the new 2020 launches from our partner, Micro Powders. Microsilk 422 is based on their unique composite particle technology and is designed to be a functional alternative to PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). Below you will find a sensory analysis and attribute overview for Microsilk 422. If you’d like to set up a call to […]

Introducing: Florasomes with Chloroxylenol (PCMX)

Floratech is introducing a new and innovative product to their Florasomes brand – Florasomes with Chloroxylenol (PCMX).  Florasomes PCMX delivers a persistent antimicrobial active directly to the skin and is easily suspended in a typical alcohol hand sanitiser gel or liquid hand soap/cleanser.  An alcohol hand sanitiser or non-alcohol cleanser containing these antimicrobial Florasomes can provide the following […]

New 2020 Launches From Micro Powders

We are pleased to announce that our partners, Micro Powders, have launched a range of new products consisting of four new Fine Powders and two new Exfoliants. Fine Powders: Naturesoft 880GT: Composite of natural, sustainable Camilla Sinensis (Green Tea) leaf extract + rice bran wax Green Tea powder offers multiple formulation benefits Biosoft 915: Bioferment from vegetable […]

Sunscreens made Better with Floraesters K20W Jojoba and Floramac 10

Sunscreens Made Better with Floraesters® K-20W Jojoba and Floramac® Mac 10 is the newest chapter in the Floratech Product Functions series.  Floratech clinical and consumer preference data confirm these two Floratech ingredients greatly enhance the performance and consumer experience with mineral sunscreens and sunless tanners. Sunless tanners are increasing in popularity as consumers seek the appearance of tan skin without excessive exposure to UVA and […]

Tried & Tested Hand Sanitiser Formulations

We are fully aware that many of you are repurposing your manufacturing facilities to develop hand sanitiser for your local communities and health care providers.  We have put together a selection of formulations from our partners, including a guide from Floratech which has already been put through a full 12 weeks of stability, which essentially makes […]

Working Through The Coronavirus (Covid-19)

We are all facing an unprecedented period of uncertainty in light of the outbreak of the Coronavirus. It is therefore important for us to provide our customers and partners with an update on our position with respect of being able to continue to support and supply them. We have been keeping a close eye on […]

Discover CODIF’s Sourcing Process

Follow in CODIF’s footsteps, specifically of Romuald Vallée, Director of CODIF Technologie Naturelle, in one of the last primary forests in the world and take a break out of time. The rareness and originality of this sourcing method are a key part of their commitment to protect ecosystems and biodiversity.