Ashland
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Reimagine beauty - for every country, culture, and consumer
The beauty industry's biggest breakthroughs happen when brilliant minds collide. Ashland is redefining the future of beauty by bridging cosmetic chemistry, biotechnology, and material science. Our commitment to innovation is rooted in the belief that one size fits nobody in global beauty. Today’s consumers are more diverse and discerning than ever, and their expectations vary widely across regions and cultures. Ashland’s platform technologies are designed for tunability, enabling precise customization to meet the unique needs of every market and consumer. Whether it’s transparency for European consumers, sensitivity for Asian markets, or multifunctionality for the Americas, our regional solvers understand that beauty rituals differ by country, culture, and consumer. This deep understanding allows us to create solutions that resonate with local preferences while maintaining the highest standards of performance and safety.
Discover our portfolio of innovations that exemplify our approach to collaborative science. Engage with our experts, who are ready to provide consultations to tailor solutions for your brand. Through in-depth discussions, we will share insights empowering formulators to master the art of creating products that stand out in a competitive marketplace.
We invite you to experience Ashland’s commitment to excellence and creativity. Reach out to the team to explore our latest technologies, request exclusive samples, and access product literature that highlights the possibilities of tunable beauty. Our team is dedicated to helping you discover new ways to meet your market’s needs and to supporting your journey toward innovative, consumer-centric solutions. Ashland is ready to partner with you to solve tomorrow’s beauty challenges today. We look forward to meeting you, in the meantime you can learn more at Ashland.com/personalcare
Product information
biofunctionals
blumilight™ biofunctional is a white cocoa extract, rich in natural peptides, powered by white biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence. Inspired by the traditional Mayan cocoa ritual of reconnection to the sky, blumilight™ provides an advanced solution to defy skin photodamage induced by UV and visible light. By acting on opsins, blumilight™ counteracts the photosensory stress induced by blue light. Proteomic and bioinformatics analysis revealed a specific peptide sequence involved in melanin balance. Thus, by tackling hyperpigmentation, as well as oxidative stress and dermal damage, blumilight™ offers an extensive solution for photodamage-prone
skin. From an organic, FairTrade, and UEBT-verified sourcing, blumilight™ is COSMOS* approved and comes from the first Peruvian cocoa sourcing to be certified as Nagoya compliant.
collapeptyl™ biofunctional is the first-ever hyalupeptide hybrid, mimetic & booster to 20 skin collagen types for instant glass-like glowy skin and wrinkle appearance correction. This vegan, PFAS-free, 99.7% natural collagen peptide solution delivers unparalleled synergistic performance and powers a dual action. It combines sensorial effect with instant and long-lasting visible benefits ensuring both product elegance and efficacy. Welcome to the future of collagen innovation.
oral care
gantrez™ soja delivery system is a nature-derived, biodegradable ingredient that is substantive to oral mucosa and enamel to retain oral care actives in the mouth for long-lasting benefits. It enables the creation of novel oral care products with long-lasting freshness and antimicrobial benefits.
skin care
antaron™ soja glyceride is a nature derived, biodegradable film former that delivers water resistance and SPF boosting benefits to sun care and color cosmetic formulations. Antaron™ soja glyceride enables the creation of more natural sun care creams, lotions, gels, and color cosmetics.
softhance™ mr conditioning agent is a nature-derived, biodegradable conditioning agent delivering consumer-perceivable skin softness from rinse-off cleansing formulations. Depositing on the skin during washing, softhance™ mr helps skin retain moisture, leaving skin feeling conditioned and soft after rinsing. Non-microplastic, non-GMO, and vegan suitable softhance™ mr offers a sustainable option to deliver conditioning benefits from body washes, hand soaps, facial cleansers, and more!
hair care
fiberHance™ bm solution solution is a novel, patented chemistry for hair strengthening, evolving from glucose based chemistry. It has a unique multifaceted mode of action, penetrating deep into the cortex to create new hydrogen and ionic bonds to support the damaged internal keratin structure and restores strength and manageability to the hair. FiberHance™ BM solution is sold as a 50% aqueous solution.
n-durhance™ es repair polymer delivers durable split end repair that protects hair from damage and breakage during wet combing and heat styling. It also provides excellent sensorial properties, giving the hair a lubricious, not tacky feel when wet and perfectly conditioned when dry. N-durhance™ es-repair polymer combats the damage associated with the heat treatment and coloring trends by providing the extraordinary benefits consumers need to maintain healthy hair.
microbial protection
phyteq™ raspberry multifunctional is the smart answer to holistic challenges. It is not only the perfect gentle booster for challenging formulations due to its strong fungicidal efficacy but offers great skin benefits. Remarkable antioxidant properties contribute to a healthy skin barrier and protect the skin from premature aging. But even better: phyteq™ raspberry multifunctional inhibits the degradation of collagen and elastin and significantly contributes to well-aging claims.
sensiva™ sc 50 (natural) multifunctional is a globally approved multifunctional solution that not only boosts the efficacy of antimicrobials but also protects against malodor, ensuring long-lasting freshness. This versatile ingredient acts as a perfume fixative, helping lock in fragrance for an enduring sensory experience. Additionally, it delivers excellent emolliency, leaving skin soft and smooth while enhancing spreadability for effortless application.
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