Personal Care Ingredients

The gum acacia is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal or closely related species of Acacia (fam.Leguminosae). Demecare® is an innovative new range of natural gums to formulate clean, vegan, organic and sustainable cosmetics. This product can be used as stabilizing and emulsifying agent, Thickening agent or Film-forming agent Demecare® is composed different products made from acacia gum and sterculia gums, 2 natural and vegetal gums that are exudations of trees and have many functional properties such as emulsifying texturing and film-forming properties. The range is designed to help formulators create a wide range of safe, natural and healthy cosmetic products, such as creams, milks and lotions, shower gels and make-up. The products of the Demecare® range are available organic, COSMOS certified or conventional. Acacia and sterculia gums are 100% natural, vegetal, biodegradable and sustainable. They both receive the maximum rating according to the ISO 16128 Standard, which defines the ingredients of natural and organic cosmetics. Demecare® has been created by French company Alland & Robert, the worldwide expert of natural gums since 1884.

VMO-VEGETABLE ALTERNATIVE TO MINERAL OIL is a Vegetable alternative to mineral oil of 100% vegetable origin. This ingredient has great oxidative stability, creating a cutaneous barrier with protection against photo-oxidation. It is used as a natural moisturiser.

Korean Citron Oil DP (C), which provides moisture, improves skin tone, and soothes skin. An Anti-aging agent that helps prevent trans-epidermal water loss. It offers inhibitory effects of tyrosinase activity and relieves irritated skin. Korean Citron Oil is composed primarily of glycerides and free fatty acids. The Composition of human sebum and majority fatty acids of Citron seed oil is similar. Hair Friction and Softening – compared to Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (Dongbaek), Argan and Sunflower there is a 45% reduction in friction coefficient when treating hair with Korean Citron Oil.