Personal Care Ingredients

OPTIPHEN™ OD MULTIFUNCTIONAL is a global multifunctional additive. The 1,2-alkanediol can be combined with very low doses of preservatives to effectively preserve personal care formulations acting as potentiator. Based on 1,2-octanediol it can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations. optiphen™ od multifunctional is well known and widely used in personal care applications due to its balanced way of boosting preservative activity and imparting emolliancy while being effective over a very wide pH range.

Effisin™ CG by Ashland is a high-quality preservative blend designed to protect your cosmetic and personal care products from microbial contamination. This innovative product is composed of phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin, ensuring optimal preservation while maintaining the integrity of your formulations. Effisin™ CG is renowned for its broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast, and mold, making it an essential addition to your product line. With Ashland's commitment to quality and sustainability, you can trust Effisin™ CG to deliver superior performance while adhering to the highest industry standards.

Cosphaderm® Sodium LAAS is a white powder comprising the solid mixture of Sodium Levulinate and Sodium Anisate. This blend displays skin conditioning and masking properties, as well as a broad antimicrobial effectiveness. This way, Cosphaderm® Sodium LAAS can help to ensure a formulations microbiological stability without the use of traditional preservatives.

SENSIVA™ SC 80 MULTIFUNCTIONAL is a liquid multifunctional ingredient for personal care products. Besides efficient antimicrobial efficacy in broad pH range with especially strong fungicidal efficacy it provides additional skin benefits contributing to well-ageing and healthy looking skin. It has strong antioxidant capacities and inhibits enzymes helping to shield collagen and hyaluronan.