SEPPIC introduces its gourmet “Cosmetofood” formulas and a series of new products

Vincent Gallon

6 May 2013

While cooking and recipe blogs are creating a buzz in the virtual world as well as the numerous cooking shows that abound on TV, Seppic is capitalizing on this trend by presenting examples of salty and sweet formulations. On the occasion of In-Cosmetics, the French supplier of cosmetic ingredients also showcased several new products.

Cooking is also meeting success in the cosmetics industry with an increasing use of food ingredients and food-like claims. Capitalising on this trend Seppic presented, during the lastes edition of In-Cosmetics, (16-18 April 2013, in Paris) a series formulations inspired from cooking recipes.

Inspiration formulas

Seppic’s suggestions feature four salty recipes (“Exfoliating Tapenade”, “Southern Flavors Gaspacho - Vitality Serum”, “Egg 2 ways: Marshmallow Yolk & refreshing Whites”, “Avocado Pulp Mask - Global Anti-aging”) and four sweet recipes (“Chocolate Treat - Body Soother”, “Melting caramel butter”, “Raspberry Honey Facial Cleanser - Sulfate free!”, “Smooth Skin Delight - Coffee Slimming Gel”).

To extend the experience, Seppic also propose to fill in a form on its website to search for tailor-made "Cosmetofood" formulas using available Seppic ingredients classified according to numerous criteria (by claim, food concept, application, texture, formulation, or raw material).

New products

Seppic also showcased a series of new products including:

– Survicode, a cellular communication booster, that reactivates intercellular interactions for a more harmonious skin. Seppic has assessed its efficacy with the aid of a cellular aging model.
– Simulgreen 18-2, a new green emulsifier for sunscreen lotions providing a non-soaping texture (no white residue on the skin), even in natural formulations rich in vegetable oils and natural gums.
– Esculane, an anti-dandruff natural ingredient of marine origin developed by BiotechMarine, and which was awarded the bronze prize at the In-Cosmetics’ 2013 Best Ingredient Award competition.
– Eliclear 4U, a new rheological modifier and the first outcome of the partnership announced last year between Seppic and Coatex. It addresses the needs of formulators that want excellent clarity for both traditional and sulphate free surfactant based systems containing suspended particles.

Eventually, Seppic also presented new data for its Sepiwhite™ MSH, Aquaxyl™ and Simulgreen™ 18-2, as well as advice on formulating «sulphate-free” hygiene products and micellar water.