Multi-Functional Talc Alternatives
Micro Powders design and manufacture innovative speciality micronised waxes, to help chemists and formulators achieve the performance demands that they require in their new products. Below, we take a look at all of their natural and synthetic alternatives to Talc. As always, if you’d like to find out more or request a sample, please do […]
Hair Protection with Floraesters K-20W Jojoba and Floraesters K-100 Jojoba
The film-forming properties of Floraesters K-20W Jojoba and Floraesters K-100 Jojoba make them ideal ingredients for rinse-off hair protection and conditioning products or to extend the time a leave-on treatment product remains active on the hair. Textured hair requires special conditioning properties to help reduce wet comb force and frizz while increasing shine. This Product Function includes new clinical studies defining […]
Looking After Your Microbiome
We all know how important it is to look after and protect our skin microbiome to keep it as healthy as possible. We have a range of ingredients that can help target the skin microbiome, which can be used in a variety of different formulations. Below we’ve highlighted our top picks of ingredients to help […]
Refreshing & Moisturising Skincare
With the onset of autumn and soon to be winter, it is important that we look after our skin at this time of year. Below we’ve laid out our top ingredients to help refresh and moisturise the skin. Please get in touch if you have any questions or need a sample. Hydro-Gain – Lipoid Kosmetik […]
Focus On: Blue Light Protection
We’re all still spending plenty of time at home, in front of our laptops, TV’s, phones and tablets which is why we need to be especially aware of blue light and how that affects our skin. Below we’ve laid out our top ingredients to help combat the negative effects of blue light. Please get in […]
New Distribution Agreement: Evercare
We have great pleasure in announcing that, from Monday 5th October, we will become the EverCare distributor for the UK and Ireland. EverCare is focused on the innovation, supply of and expertise in high-quality zinc oxides for the personal care industry. ProTec Ingredia will be responsible for EverCare’s cosmetic ultrafine zinc oxide lines: Zano® and Xperse®. […]
Focus On: IntenCfy
IntenCfy from Barnet is a powerful antioxidant, more powerful than Co-Q10. IntenCfy and Vitamin C are the perfect companions as they are the skin’s natural antioxidants of choice. When utilised together, it results in boosted oxidative protection and performance. Recycles Vitamin C & Boosts Antioxidant ActivityVitamin C is a desirable ingredient but is fragile and can quickly […]
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. […]
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 […]