Maintaining Familiar Regimens with Innovative Sulfate-Free Solutions
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the formulation of the cosmetic products they use in their daily cleansing routines. With growing concerns related to how ingredients impact hair, skin and scalp health and the environment, the modern consumer seeks high-performance formulas that omit chemicals often perceived as harsh, such as sulfates.
Adhering to Increasingly Stringent Industry Regulations
Heightened consumer awareness is not the only driver for the sulfate-free trends in personal care formulations. New regulatory pressures are more influential than ever before, especially with regard to potentially toxic impurities such as dioxane. The discussion of barring dioxane is accelerating and globalizing after originating in California and expanding to New York. Additionally, in April 2023, German authorities published the intention of submitting a proposal seeking to restrict the manufacture and use of surfactants containing 1,4-dioxane. Syensqo continues to address these looming concerns by delivering new products and solutions that help formulators avoid the use of harmful materials while upholding performance and benefit expectations.
The Challenges of Sulfate-Free Formulation
Sulfates are commonly associated with eye and skin irritation, depending on the percentage used and how they combine with their associative ingredients in the formula. Consumers also perceive these chemicals as harmful to their colored hair, another trend that continues to gain traction. Accordingly, formulators face numerous challenges as they shift toward the development of sustainable, sulfate-free formulations, including surfactant selection, rheology, formulation stability, foam and cleansing performance, secondary benefits, meeting global sustainability initiatives and more.
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A Strong Portfolio of Sulfate-Free Surfactants
With a broad range of sulfate-free surfactants, Syensqo remains a choice partner for key players in the personal care industry. With a high level of formulation and application expertise, in-vitro and in-vivo in-house testing capabilities and a history of strong partnerships, our solutions are utilized in various sulfate-free formulations, including hydrating boost shampoo for textured hair (SH0187), gentle moisturizing beads body wash (BW0125) and DIY sulfate-free cleansing concepts (BW0129, BW0130).
Geropon® TC Clear MB
Easy-to-handle and fully stable liquid taurate.
Geropon® TC 95 P
Ultra-low salt sodium methyl cocoyl taurate under a powder form.
Miranol® Ultra L-28 ULS MB
Ultra mild, ultra-low salt sodium lauroamphoacetate.
Mirataine® CB 35 ULS HP MB
Ultra-low salt coco-betaine, cosmos-validated, ideal for applications requiring a caring wet feel during rinsing.
Mirataine® DAB ULS MB
Ultra-low salt lauramidopropyl betaine. Ideal for applications requiring a clean wet and squeaky rinse feel.
Mirataine® CBS UP
Fully circular sultaine with high naturality (NOI#91%) and lower net carbon footprint.
Geropon® T77 PC MB
Viscosity-building surfactant in powder form that helps improve foam richness.
Mirataine® CET
Easy-to-handle viscosity booster and foam stabilizer for sulfate-free formulas.
Mirasoft® SL L60
A multi-functional biosurfactant combining excellent surfactant properties and biological activity.
Mirasoft® SL A60
An ultra-mild 100% naturally-derived biosurfactant for skin, hair and scalp wellness.
