Alternative to parabens

Symrise claims that its new ingredient Hydrolite 6 boosts the preservative efficacy of mild organic acids such as potassium sorbate and dehydroacetate, thus making the use of parabens and other controversial preservatives unnecessary.

The Hydrolite 6 therefore offers an interesting alternative to manufacturers of skin care products for children, in a context where Danish authorities have banned propyl and butyl paraben in cosmetic products for children under the age of three, and where consumers increasingly favour natural and preservative-free products. According to Symrise, Hydrolite 6 would also be efficient to increase skin’s moisture content. Nearly odourless and colourless, it is suitable for most cosmetic systems and complies with US, European Union (including Danish), Japanese and Chinese regulations.

"The initiative started by the Danish government on paraben-free skin care products for children confirms that we pursue the right path with our high quality ingredients that support health and well-being. In particular, we thereby include consumers’ desire for both skin-friendly as well as highly active ingredients,” explains Ravikumar Pillai, Global Product Director Actives Symrise’s Life Essentials division.

Focus on nature

To respond to the growing demand for natural ingredients, Symrise Life Essentials business unit is focusing on innovative botanical active ingredients with anti-aging properties as well as on its new vegetable and grain extracts. These products are Symrise’s response.

Symrise wants to place nature at the centre of its participation in the upcoming In-Cosmetics tradeshow (Milan March 29-31, 2011) and showcase its new natural extracts of echinacea, quinoa, pumpkin and many other plants.

Among the main botanical ingredients the company will showcase:

 SymFinity 1298, a 100% natural active anti-aging substance that comes from Echinacea and is claimed to strengthen the skin cells’ resilience to stress, protecting it against environmental damage responsible for wrinkles.

 Actipone Superveggies, which gathers the beneficial antioxidative properties of seven vegetables -artichoke, asparagus, beet, broccoli, pumpkin, spinach and zucchini.

 Extrapone Healthy Grains, botanical extracts of traditional grains such as amaranth, quinoa and khorasan wheat that are used for their care-giving properties.