Symrise expands its multifunctional skin care emollient SymClariol (INCI: decylene glycol) focus to include antimicrobial and hygiene applications.
According to the company, this ingredient recently won an award for its effectiveness in balancing the scalp microbiome when used in the professional hair care range. It is positioned as an emollient with
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Among other functions, this ingredient supports the concept of anti-dandruff. It has also been reported to be effective in products for acne-prone and oily skin.
This ingredient is suitable for rinse-off or leave-on formulations such as hair care and skin care. According to Symrise, this would be the perfect addition to their hygiene ingredients portfolio. It also offers a China-compliant alternative to the anti-dandruff active zinc pyrithione, which was recently banned from cosmetics in the European Union.
This decylene glycol is the most lipophilic of Symrise’s 1,2-alkanediols series. SymClariol’s combination of physico-chemical properties and antimicrobial activity is said to make it an ideal cosmetic ingredient for skin protection rather than a product.
“I took a closer look at SymClariol’s capabilities.” Laura Meunier, Global Product Manager at Symrise, said: “For the renewal, we were particular about the quality of the materials. Our versatile ingredients are globally compliant. Formulators can use it in many concepts from scalp to toe. This makes it so special. ”
