Clariant has unveiled three new personal care ingredients at the in-cosmetics Asia trade show, which took place November 3-5 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The manufacturer of personal care ingredients exhibited a portfolio of innovations addressing key formulation challenges in sun care, skin care and cleansing. Led by Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, a ready-to-use hybrid UV filter dispersion designed to simplify the formulation of high-protection sunscreens, the showcase also featured new cleansing solutions and biotechnology-derived actives from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant.

Easier development of hybrid sunscreens

The main launch, Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, is a ready-to-use dispersion combining three organic UV filters (DHHB, EHT and BEMT) with zinc oxide in a single system containing 38.5% total UV filter actives. Designed to simplify the development of hybrid sunscreens, it eliminates the need to disperse organic and inorganic filters separately. Its cold-processable format also supports lower-energy manufacturing and can be incorporated into serums, lotions, creams and milks.

In Clariant’s in-house in vitro testing, a cream containing 9% total UV filter actives achieved an SPF of 82.5 with Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, compared with 67.8 for an equivalent system using free UV filters. An external study also confirmed broad-spectrum protection and photostability, with a critical wavelength of 377 nm maintained after six hours of natural light exposure. The dispersion was further shown to form a more uniform film under the tested conditions.

The launch comes amid growing demand for hybrid sun protection in Asia-Pacific. According to Mintel, sun care launches in Asia Pacific rose by 85% between 2021 and 2025, reaching 1,318 new products in 2025. At the same time, 67% of consumers in Asia are concerned about visible white cast; 58% prefer lightweight, non-greasy textures; and 52% are interested in sunscreens that combine organic and inorganic UV filters.

"Sun protection has become part of everyday routines for consumers in Asia, and they expect strong protection in light textures that leave no white cast," said Vipul Bhatt, Head of APAC Personal and Home Care at Clariant.

New solutions for sun care and cleansing

Clariant also introduced Sensotain ILS, a multifunctional emollient designed for complex sun care and skin care formulations. It combines UV filter solubilisation, pigment wetting and dispersion properties, and enhanced photostability for light-sensitive actives such as avobenzone and retinol. Its light, fast-spreading sensory profile also makes it suitable for daily sunscreens and colour cosmetics.

In cleansing, the company presented GlucoTain Pro P, an ultra-mild foam booster designed to generate abundant foam even in the presence of oils. Applications include facial cleansers, makeup removers and anti-dandruff shampoos. In hair colour tests, it reduced colour fading by 30% compared with SLES after three washes.

The GlucoTain portfolio also includes GlucoTain Sense, a palm-free sensory additive made from European sunflower oil and glucose. It improves foam creaminess and after-feel while helping build viscosity, potentially reducing the need for salt.

Both ingredients are COSMOS-approved and feature high renewable carbon content.

Biotechnology-derived actives from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

At in-cosmetics Asia, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant highlighted AlgaSurge, a skin longevity active featuring vegan polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) derived from red microalgae. According to the supplier, just 2.5 ppb of its PDRN increased procollagen I production by 40%, outperforming salmon-derived PDRN used at 500 ppm in the reported tests.

The company also presented new efficacy data for Lysofix Liquid, a cold-process emulsifier shown to soothe and reinforce the skin, while also helping strengthen hair and facilitate dry combing.