Clariant has unveiled two innovative ingredients catering to the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance personal care formulations. The fully naturally derived Nipaguard SCE Vita provides a next-generation preservation solution, while Aristoflex Sun advances sun care formulations with enhanced stability and sensory appeal.
Nipaguard SCE Vita: A Modern Solution to Natural Preservation
Clariant’s Nipaguard SCE Vita (INCI: Sorbitan Caprylate (and) Propanediol (and) Benzoic Acid) is based on 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate and offers a natural preservation system to meet consumer expectations for both safety and sustainability. It reportedly delivers robust antimicrobial protection for personal care products.
Key features include:
- 100% Renewable carbon index: Formulated with renewable sorbitan caprylate and naturally derived benzoic acid, providing an eco-conscious alternative to synthetic preservatives.
- Broad-spectrum protection: Effective across a wide range of personal care applications and formats.
- Low-use concentration: High performance at minimal usage levels.
- Free from controversial preservatives: Engineered with no fossil-based or contentious additives.
- High efficacy and safety: Comprehensive testing confirms performance comparable to traditional preservation systems, per the company.
"Nipaguard SCE Vita ... marks a significant step in our broader commitment to address the needs of health- and sustainability- conscious consumers and brands, at the same time as creating value for customers with renewable-carbon, high-performance products,” noted Karolina Scierski, portfolio manager for preservation at Clariant.
Aristoflex Sun: Elevating Sun Care Sensory and Stability Properties
Aristoflex Sun delivers advanced rheology modification to optimize sun protection products and daily SPF formulations.Image courtesy of Clariant
Responding to the rising trend of “skinification of sun care,” Aristoflex Sun (INCI: Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate) delivers advanced rheology modification to optimize sun protection products and daily SPF formulations.
Key benefits, per the company, are:
- Enhanced stability: Stabilizes UV filters, maintaining long-lasting formulation integrity.
- SPF performance: Improves sunscreen efficacy for robust UV protection.
- Luxurious sensory appeal: Enables lightweight, fresh textures that align with consumer preference for elegant skin feel.
- Cold-processable and pre-neutralized: Streamlines formulation processes for convenience.
- Versatile applications: Reportedly suitable for daily UV protection and multifunctional skin care products.
“Aristoflex Sun helps formulators elevate sun care solutions with superior stability, SPF performance and sensory appeal,” shared Sophia Kim, global marketing manager for skin care at Clariant.
Advancing Sustainability and Performance in Personal Care
Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun reflect Clariant’s commitment to sustainability and high-performance solutions, respectively. These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.
