About us

Algaia are French producers of sustainable carrageenans and alginates from seaweed, which are suitable for a number of cosmetic applications.

• Thickening
• Gelling
• Novel Textures
• Peelable Face Masks (Algogel VFM Range)

Algaia’s cosmetic ingredients are sourced from local fisherman who harvest seaweed to a set quota. Their carrageenans are both ECOCERT and COSMOS approved.

Argile du Velay offer high purity clay products, which are sourced at the base of the Auvergne volcanoes in France, and from Ghassoul in Morocco.

• All clays are 100% natural, and are free from any pigments or other chemical treatments.
• Their clays are ECOCERT and COSMOS approved.
• CosGreen offers a number of benefits for cosmetic formulators, including sebum reduction, malodour absorption, and anti-ageing properties.

Bloomage are the world’s leading manufacturer of hyaluronic acid (HA), and are experts in the field of fermentation.

They utilise their expertise to develop class-leading range of HA products, including modified forms of HA and HA derivatives for a range of cosmetic applications.

Cornelius are able to offer a number of silicones for cosmetic formulations, which includes:

• Dimethicone
• Phenyl Trimethicone
• D5

For the full list of our own brand range of silicones and the benefits of these in cosmetic applications, contact our team here.

Erca Wilmar is a joint venture between Erca Group and Wilmar International, with manufacturing facilities in Italy and Poland.

Erca Wilmar specialises in the development and production of a number of cosmetic ingredients, such as emollients, emulsifiers, solubising agents, giving factors, hair conditioners, humectants, emulsion stabilisers, foam boosters, and viscosity agents.

• Erca Group is back integrated to palm feedstocks through its partnership with Wilmar International.
• Offers RSPO-certified cosmetic ingredients.
• No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) policy towards sustainability.

Eurocarb is a supplier of coconut shell activated carbon from Sri Lanka, which is suitable for a number of cosmetic applications and oral care applications.

• Activated Charcoal RCPB 1002: a cosmetic grade of activated carbon that can self-suspend.
• Activated Charcoal RMPP 1011: for oral applications.
• COSMOS certified.

Gelest are a US manufacturer of speciality cosmetic pigments and fluids, who have a background expertise in silane chemistry.

Pigments:

• Gelest offers standard product lines of hydrophobic, oleophilic, and hydrophilic inorganic pigments, in addition to custom surface treatments.
• These offer cosmetic formulators improvement of skin feel and longer wear, as well as improved wetting for easier dispersion, and improved colour development.

Fluids:

• Polydiethylsiloxanes that offer cosmetic formulators better cushion and improved oil compatibility over dimethicone.
• Trisiloxanes are volatile alternatives to D5 that give a dry feel and provide slip and spreadability.

Hugo New Materials are headquartered in China, and offer an extensive range of alkyl polyglucosides (APG) surfactants for use in cosmetic applications, homecare applications, and industrial applications.

• High-quality range of ECOCERT and COSMOS certified APGs.
• RSPO certified and palm-free options also available.
• 100% plant-based, Hugo APGs are fully biodegradable with an excellent green profile.

Jubilant are a specialist manufacturer of niacinamide, which is a popular ingredient derived from sugar cane amongst cosmetic formulators and consumers alike. It has a number of qualities which make it perfect for a range of cosmetic applications.

• Improved skin barrier function.
• Better moisturising capabilities.
• Anti-ageing properties.
• Reduces inflammation of the scalp.

OLVEA produce an array of vegetable oils and butters from both conventional and organic supply chains. They have a strong environmental focus, as well as having strong commitments to both social and economic implications associated with their supply chains, making their ingredients ideal for modern cosmetic formulators.

• High levels of ingredient traceability.
• High levels of quality and batch consistency.

Phoenix Chemical are based in New Jersey, and offer a range of unique chemical technologies for various cosmetic applications.

• Pecosil: silicone-based performance products.
• Pelemol: multi-functional emollient esters offering solvency, pigment wetting, and lubricous substantivity. They also have silicone alternatives.
• Phoenomulse CE1: universal external water phase emulsion system for self-foaming products.
• Pecogel: polymeric hydrogels forming water-resistant flexible films.

Oxerra are an industry-leading manufacturer of pigments and additives, with their Ferroxide range specifically suited for numerous cosmetic applications.

• High purity iron oxide pigments.
• Reds, yellows, browns, and blacks add colour and vibrancy to colour cosmetics.
• Ferroxide pigments meet all cosmetic regulations and are noted for their especially low nickel content

PRECHEZA are a European manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigments for various cosmetic applications.

• PRETIOX AV-01 FG: high purity anatase pigment with high brightness and good opacity.
• PRETIOX UVS30 / UVS30AB: titanium dioxide with exceptional UV absoprtion properties.

Applications include: makeup, lipsticks, nail lacquers, toothpastes, and sun care.

Radiant Color are a Belgian-based company, recognised as a leader in the development and production of high performance and special effect pigments.

• ICE pigments: suitable for cosmetic applications, with a range of 9 different colours offering cosmetic formulators an array of choice.
• ICE-P pigments: a phosphorescent pigment for cosmetics, providing afterglow having been illuminated by daylight or UV light.

RITA are a US manufacturer of speciality and commoditised cosmetic ingredients, which includes surfactants, conditioners, emulsifiers, and emollients.

They specialise in acyl lactylates, and have developed specific surfactant blends that offer similar performance benefits to traditional sulphate-based cleansing systems.

SILAB are a French company that develop and manufacture natural active ingredients for an array of cosmetic applications.

• Strong focus on research and development, with 4-6 new active ingredients developed each year to ensure they meet the evolving trends and needs of the personal care sector.
• High levels of traceability of all of their natural or derived from natural resource active ingredients.

Strahl & Pitsch have been producing natural and speciality waxes in New York since 1904. Their waxes are perfect for adding structure to a number of cosmetic formulations, in particular colour cosmetics. Their portfolio includes:

• Beeswax
• Candellila Wax
• Carnauba Wax
• Ceresine Wax
• Microcrystalline Wax
• Ozokerite Wax
• Parraffin Wax

Teluca, based in New Jersey, are manufacturers of a range of semi permanent and direct hair dyes for hair colours and colour-enhancing shampoos and conditioners.

• Used by hair colour manufacturers worldwide.
• Broad array of dyes available.
• Versatility with superior and consistent results.