Antaron™ Soja: Sustainable Film Former for High-Performance Sun and Color Care
As demand intensifies for high-performing personal care formulations rooted in sustainability, formulators are seeking multifunctional ingredients that align with today’s eco-conscious values. Antaron™ Soja Glyceride delivers just that. This nature-derived film former is biodegradable, non-GMO, vegan-suitable and proven to enhance sunscreen and cosmetic formulations with water resistance, SPF boosting, and color transfer resistance, all without compromise.
A Closer Look at Antaron™ Soja
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INCI: Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
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Function: Film former, SPF booster
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Form: Viscous amber liquid
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Recommended Use Level: 1–5% for emulsions and color cosmetics
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Natural Origin: Over 82% (ISO 16128-2:2017), derived from renewable soybean oil
What Sets It Apart
Sustainable by Design
Antaron™ Soja is thoughtfully developed to meet strict sustainability standards. With its high natural origin content, inherent biodegradability, and vegan-friendly formulation, it supports clean beauty claims while aligning with evolving regulatory expectations. It is not classified as a microplastic under the pending ECHA definition, making it a responsible choice for modern personal care brands.
Sustainable by Design
Antaron™ Soja is thoughtfully developed to meet strict sustainability standards. With its high natural origin content, inherent biodegradability, and vegan-friendly formulation, it supports clean beauty claims while aligning with evolving regulatory expectations. It is not classified as a microplastic under the pending ECHA definition, making it a responsible choice for modern personal care brands.
Clinically Proven Performance
In in-vivo studies, Antaron™ Soja demonstrated significant benefits. With just 2 percent loading, it delivered up to a 40 percent SPF boost and water resistance comparable to industry benchmarks. In long-wear lip applications, it showed up to 83 percent red color retention, helping support claims related to color durability. Its performance remains stable even after accelerated aging, equivalent to two years of shelf life based on three months at 45 degrees Celsius.
In in-vivo studies, Antaron™ Soja demonstrated significant benefits. With just 2 percent loading, it delivered up to a 40 percent SPF boost and water resistance comparable to industry benchmarks. In long-wear lip applications, it showed up to 83 percent red color retention, helping support claims related to color durability. Its performance remains stable even after accelerated aging, equivalent to two years of shelf life based on three months at 45 degrees Celsius.
Versatile and Easy to Use
Antaron™ Soja is compatible with both organic and mineral sunscreens and performs effectively across a broad pH range of 4 to 8. Its cold-processable, viscous amber liquid form allows for easy incorporation into various systems, including clear and emulsion formulations. It does not require neutralization, which simplifies development and speeds up formulation timelines.
Antaron™ Soja is compatible with both organic and mineral sunscreens and performs effectively across a broad pH range of 4 to 8. Its cold-processable, viscous amber liquid form allows for easy incorporation into various systems, including clear and emulsion formulations. It does not require neutralization, which simplifies development and speeds up formulation timelines.
Ideal Applications
Antaron™ Soja is suitable for a wide range of personal care formats. In sun care, it works well in creams, lotions, gels, sprays, sticks, and oils. In color cosmetics, it enhances foundations, BB creams, lipsticks, and primers. It also fits naturally into hybrid skincare concepts such as tinted serums and multifunctional formulas that combine performance with care.
Antaron™ Soja is suitable for a wide range of personal care formats. In sun care, it works well in creams, lotions, gels, sprays, sticks, and oils. In color cosmetics, it enhances foundations, BB creams, lipsticks, and primers. It also fits naturally into hybrid skincare concepts such as tinted serums and multifunctional formulas that combine performance with care.
Formulation Tips
For emulsions, Antaron™ Soja should be added to the oil phase. In alcohol-based systems, it can be mixed at room temperature. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a practical ingredient for both new product development and reformulations.
For emulsions, Antaron™ Soja should be added to the oil phase. In alcohol-based systems, it can be mixed at room temperature. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a practical ingredient for both new product development and reformulations.
Need Inspiration?
Antaron™ Soja has been successfully used in a variety of formulations, including Zinc Shield SPF 40 Cream, Mineral Sun Defense Cream SPF 50, and Sunshine Dry Oil SPF 50. In color cosmetics, it supports long-wear performance in Stay Put & Repair Lipstick, helping formulators meet the expectations of today’s consumers for durability and comfort.
Antaron™ Soja has been successfully used in a variety of formulations, including Zinc Shield SPF 40 Cream, Mineral Sun Defense Cream SPF 50, and Sunshine Dry Oil SPF 50. In color cosmetics, it supports long-wear performance in Stay Put & Repair Lipstick, helping formulators meet the expectations of today’s consumers for durability and comfort.
Discover the Difference
Whether you are creating high-SPF sunscreens, long-wear lipsticks, or multifunctional skincare products, Antaron™ Soja offers an ideal balance of sustainability, reliability, and proven performance.
Whether you are creating high-SPF sunscreens, long-wear lipsticks, or multifunctional skincare products, Antaron™ Soja offers an ideal balance of sustainability, reliability, and proven performance.
You can find Antaron™ Soja on DKSH Discover, or contact us for formulation support and sample requests.
Contact:
Mina C. Mendoza (Sales Manager, Personal Care & Cosmetics Industry Cluster)
[email protected]
+63 998 960 0241
Mina C. Mendoza (Sales Manager, Personal Care & Cosmetics Industry Cluster)
[email protected]
+63 998 960 0241
