Primary surfactants are the most important components in cleansing formulations. However, cleansing is not their only functionality – there are additional technical features. One of the most important properties for consumers is foam formation. Just like creaminess or for instance the stability of the foam, it depends mainly on the combination of primary surfactants. From a technical point of view, the surfactants are also used to adjust the viscosity of a formulation or to influence the appearance and stability of a cosmetic product. The different combinations of primary surfactants offer a real playground for formulators.

By combining a primary with a secondary surfactant, you can give your formulation properties that are difficult to achieve when using only a primary surfactant. With our amphoteric AMPHOTENSID, anionic PROTELAN and non-ionic PURTON series, we are able to decrease the harshness of the primary surfactants.

Pearling agents add a fine and even pearlescent sheen to cosmetic formulations. Even the addition of small quantities ensures an attractive optical effect.

Thickeners are used in nearly all common cosmetic formulations to achieve the desired viscosity of the final formulation.

Soaps are the sodium or potassium salts of various fatty acids. They are used as solid or semi-solid mixtures for cleansing hands and facial skin. They differ from soap-free cleansing bars in their alkaline pH value.

Our opacifiers are used in a wide variety of formulas and product types. Even if added in small amounts, they modify the visual appearance by creating a dense, uniform, creamy or milky opacity with a high proportion of white – which does not affect the other properties of liquid products.