Energy-efficient cosmetic formulations from Ashland are designed to reduce energy consumption during production processes, such as heating, turbo-mixing, and pressurized filling, not to mention shipping. These formulations often use sustainably sourced ingredients and are produced with minimal environmental impact. Furthermore, they are cold-processable. The ability to formulate using a cold-water process reduces the need to generate heat for the formulation. Many of these formulations also offer short batch times and one-pot processes. Additionally, many formulas do not require homogenizers, vacuum mixing, milling, grinding, or pressurized filling.
Waterless cosmetics are one of the most popular energy-efficient formulations for the personal care industry. These formulations are designed to minimize or eliminate water use in production, reducing packaging and energy consumption during production and shipping. Check out our Ashland Waterless Solutions page for anhydrous formulations, including dry shampoo, shampoo bar, and cleansing balm applications.
The beauty industry is moving towards a more sustainable future, and energy-efficient cosmetic formulations play a significant role in this transition. Cosmetic manufacturers that formulate to reduce packaging, shipping, and energy costs can more easily meet their sustainability goals. This also allows them to cater to more environmentally conscious consumers seeking sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient cosmetics.
| Key Ingredient | Skin | Hair | Features & Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Clary Sage | ✔ | ✔ | 100% natural, sustainable extract with traditional use in aromatherapy. Scientific literature supports biological activity with antimicrobial properties. |
| Antaron™ Soja | ✔ | Nature-derived, inherently biodegradable, non-GMO film former with excellent water and wear resistance, SPF-boosting capability, pigment wetting, and nice aesthetics. Easy to use, cold-process capable, and vegan suitable. Ideal for sun care and color cosmetic products. | |
| AquaCat™ PF618 | ✔ | ✔ | Nature-derived, biodegradable, easy-to-handle, liquid conditioning polymer that offers unsurpassed clarity in virtually all surfactant systems. Improves formulation mildness. Deposition aid that leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized without significant viscosity impact. |
| Benecel™ K200M | ✔ | ✔ | Nature-derived rheology modifier that enhances the sensory experience. Effective at improving lather and mildness of soap-based rinse-off hair and skin care formulations. |
| Captivates™ Encapsulates | ✔ | ✔ | Encapsulates tailored to perform various functions in a formulation, including exfoliation and release of active ingredients, colors, and fragrances. |
| Caressense™ | ✔ | Phytofermented extract from fresh, organic jasmine flowers for emotional well-being, age-relaxing benefits, and a healthy-looking effect. | |
| Ceraphyl™ Esters | ✔ | ✔ | Emollients that provide a range of skin sensory attributes, including non-sticky after feel. |
| FlexiThix™ | ✔ | ✔ | PVP-based thickener and texture modifier. Thickens solvents across a broad polarity and pH range with a high electrolyte tolerance. |
| Ganex™ Sensory | ✔ | Vegan suitable film former that delivers a softer, drier after feel and plays an essential role in providing formula stability. | |
| Klucel™ H CS | ✔ | ✔ | Nonionic rheology modifier and thickener derived from FSC/PEFC-certified cellulose soluble in alcohol, PG, PEG, and water. Provides viscosity to create clear ethanol-based gels. Thicken glycols and allows for lower water content, better protecting sensitive active ingredients, such as Vitamin C, from oxidation. Enhances foam creaminess in common surfactant systems. |
| Lubrajel™ Marine | ✔ | Natural, COSMOS-validated multifunctional sensory enhancer and moisturizer that provides high slip with a fresh feel during application and a matte, powdery after feel. | |
| Lubrajel™ Oil PF | ✔ | Nature-derived, biodegradable, preservative-free, water-soluble hydrogel moisturizer that provides high lubricity and superb spreadability. Excellent silicone alternative to achieve a light, dimethiconelike feel. | |
| Natrathix™ Bio | ✔ | Nature-derived, bio-based, readily biodegradable, COSMOS-validated, non-GMO cellulosic thickener with suspension capabilities. Stabilizes emulsions and increases the viscosity of aqueous systems while offering nice aesthetics. Electrolyte-tolerant, easy to use, and vegan suitable. | |
| Natrosol™ 250 HR CS | ✔ | ✔ | Nonionic, water-soluble cellulose-based ingredient that easily dissolves in water to give crystal-clear solutions with the desired viscosity. Provides superior lubricity and glide characteristics to hair care formulations. |
| N-DurHance™ AA2000 | ✔ | Long-lasting damaged hair conditioner that restores hydrophobicity to the hair. Easy to mix, cold processable, and compatible with cationic, nonionic, and some anionic surfactants. | |
| Optiphen™ Preservatives | ✔ | ✔ | Progressive preservatives and preservative boosters available in a variety of INCIs to meet formulators' needs. Grade options include compliance with ECOCERT, COSMOS, NATRUE, and BDIH. |
| Phyteq™ Raspberry N | ✔ | ✔ | Natural, COSMOS-validated multifunctional preservative booster based on raspberry ketone. Acts as a preservative potentiator to protect cosmetics against spoilage. Provides antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties to protect the skin's elasticity. |
| Polysurf™ 67 CS | ✔ | ✔ | Nature-derived, cellulosic rheology modifier for aqueous systems that improves stability and increases viscosity while contributing to the soft finish. |
| Procataline™ G2 | ✔ | Pea and chia seed extract clinically proven to improve scalp condition, reducing redness and flaking, mitigating scalp irritation, and purifying the scalp from pollutants. | |
| RapiThix™ A-100 | ✔ | ✔ | Designed for ease of use and efficient thickening, resulting in elegant lotions and creams with silky, sheer-thinning properties. |
| Rosaliss™ | ✔ | 100% natural extract of Rosa centifolia, the "eternal beauty" flower from Provence, enriched in plant small RNAs for perfect skin and texture. | |
| Santalwood™ | ✔ | Natural extract obtained from Santalum album. Adds to the allure of skin by transforming skin's appearance from dull and lifeless to vibrant and glowing. | |
| Seastem™ | ✔ | Giant kelp extracted with Zeta Fraction™ technology. Helps skin rescue its "stemness" potential, which ultrafine pollution particles can attack. | |
| Sensiva™ Multifunctionals | ✔ | ✔ | Nature-derived, biodegradable, powerful antimicrobial blends with strong fungicidal efficacy. Provides skin benefits contributing to well-aging and healthy-looking skin. |
| Styleze™ ES-1 | ✔ | Nature-derived, biodegradable styling polymer that provides improved style durability, lasting humidity resistance, and enhanced foam bloom and stabilization. | |
| Styleze™ ES-Dura | ✔ | Nature-derived, biodegradable technology for durable hair styling. Provides outstanding all-weather style durability with a natural lightweight feel. | |
| Texturpure™ SA-1 | ✔ | ✔ | Nature-derived, biodegradable texturizer and suspension agent for oils, particles, and actives in surfactant bases, including sulfate-free systems. |
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