Nouryon has introduced three new ingredient innovations aimed at enhancing both the performance and sustainability of personal care products across skin care, hair care, and aerosol applications. These developments align with the personal care industry’s growing commitment to renewable, biodegradable materials that maintain high formulation standards without compromising environmental objectives.
Structure Silk: Multifunctional Starch-Based Modifier for Skin and Hair
Structure Silk (INCI: Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate) is a starch-derived rheology modifier sourced from non-GMO potatoes, designed to function as a texturizer and film-former in skin care and hair styling emulsions. Key attributes include cold water solubility, broad pH tolerance, and compatibility with a variety of formulation types.
In emulsions, Structure Silk delivers a high gloss finish and a luxurious, cushioned feel, while in styling products it enhances stiffness and provides improved resistance to high humidity. The ingredient boasts a high natural origin index of 0.92, utilizes non-food competing feedstock, and offers ready biodegradability, underlining its strong sustainability profile.
Armocare Aqua 12: Non-Quaternary Hair Conditioning Agent
Armocare Aqua 12 (pending INCI: Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine) is a non-quaternary hair conditioning agent engineered to provide robust conditioning performance with an improved environmental safety profile. Nouryon reports that it delivers superior wet combing benefits compared to traditional benchmarks such as BTAC, and demonstrates broad compatibility across hair care formulations.
With a renewable carbon index exceeding 0.9, Armocare Aqua 12 is readily biodegradable, non-irritating to eyes, and safer for aquatic ecosystems. It complies with global regulatory standards and is developed in accordance with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.
Demeon Green DME: Renewable Propellant for Aerosol Products
Demeon Green DME (INCI: Dimethyl Ether) is a bio-based propellant derived from renewable methanol and certified under the ISCC Plus system. The clear, odorless, water-miscible, and chemically stable propellant provides controlled and consistent product delivery while significantly reducing the carbon footprint of aerosol applications.
With 100% renewable carbon content, Demeon Green DME offers an ideal solution for brands seeking cleaner, more sustainable spray systems.
Supporting the Future of Clean, Sustainable Beauty
Nouryon’s latest ingredient portfolio combines natural sourcing, strong biodegradability, and high functional performance, positioning the company at the forefront of supporting next-generation innovations in clean and sustainable beauty.
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