Exfoliate Naturally: How Omya Cosmospheres are Redefining the Scrub

Omya Cosmospheres® are a range of cellulose based beads built for personal care formulations. The range includes Soft Beads, designed for visual appeal and active ingredient delivery, and the newly launched Exfoliating Beads. With brands starting to move away from harsh synthetic scrubs towards ingredients that are kinder to skin and to the planet, the Exfoliating Beads are the latest addition to the Omya Cosmospheres® range to help meet that need.Continue reading

Skin Care Actives: Spotlight Ingredients

We’re proud to offer a huge range of sustainable and effective skin care actives from world leading suppliers. From skin brightening to anti-aging, and from barrier repair to anti-inflammatory, our powerful ingredients are ready to transform your next formulation. Continue reading

Non-ionic Surfactants: An Overview for Formulators

Non-ionics are a major group of surfactants that find application in all areas of detergents and cosmetics. They function as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, solubilisers, foaming agents, and foam stabilisers. Below is a detailed overview by Norman Lowe, Senior Technical Consultant HPC and Industrial at HARKE UK & Ireland.Continue reading