Shaving Preps
Consider our ultrafine powders for all steps in the shaving process. From pre to post shave, these ingredients improve slip, lubricity, and enhance coverage with rapid absorption into the skin. Added benefits include anti-inflammation and anti-irritation for calming and soothing of the skin.
PRODUCT(S) FOUND
Bioscrub® 50PC
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Natural irregular exfoliant based on PHB with a broad biodegradability profile
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- Provides aggressive to gentle exfoliation depending on particle size
- Available in 20 and 50 mesh sizes
- Highly sustainable biofermentation material produced from vegetable sugars
- Biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments; not a microplastic under ECHA
- Worldwide approval except China and Canada
Ecosoft® 608
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Naturally derived ultrafine powders based on PLA
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- Provides slip with silky silicone-like aesthetics
- Good dry binding
- Highly sustainable biofermentation material produced from corn starch
- Compostable per ASTM D6400
- Worldwide approval except China
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Ecosoft® 608XF
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Naturally derived ultrafine powders based on PLA
Additional Details:
- Provides slip with silky silicone-like aesthetics
- Good dry binding
- Highly sustainable biofermentation material produced from corn starch
- Compostable per ASTM D6400
- Worldwide approval except China
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Ecosoft® 611
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Naturally derived ultrafine powder based on PLA and carnauba wax
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- Provides slip with silky silicone-like aesthetics.
- Very good dry binding
- Carnauba wax imparts long wearing properties
- Highly sustainable combination of biofermentation and natural wax
- Worldwide approval except China
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Ecosoft® 627S
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Naturally derived ultrafine spherical PLA powder for adding luxurious aesthetics and soft focus
Additional Details:
- Spherical shape provides enhanced lubricity and slip similar to PMMA
- Ultrafine spherical particles aid in line-filling for enhanced soft focus effects
- Unique silicone-like aesthetics
- Sustainable biofermentation material produced from corn sugar
- Avoid use in alkaline aqueous systems
- Worldwide approval except China
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GelCream 114S
Request SampleUnique semi-solid anhydrous gel for noticeably improved creaminess
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- White semi-solid gel
- Anhydrous but not oily or greasy
- Enhances creamy aesthetics
- Can be used as an additive or as the base of a finished formulation
- Worldwide approval
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GelMatte 511
Request SampleUnique semi-solid anhydrous gel for mattifying
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- Opaque semi-solid gel
- Anhydrous but not oily or greasy
- Adds mattifying with a powdery aesthetic
- Can be used as an additive or as the base of a finished formulation
- Worldwide approval
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Microcare 350
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Natural irregular ultrafine powder based on organic carnauba wax
Additional Details:
- Efficient dry binding and long wear properties for both loose and pressed powders
- Provides improved SPF in organic and inorganic sunscreen formulations
- Adds unique aesthetics to skin care formulations
- 100% natural organic carnauba wax exclusively sourced from certified sustainable partners
- Not a microplastic; ECHA exempt
- Worldwide approval
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Microsorb® 988S
Request SampleUltrafine hybrid powder, based on biodegradable synthetic wax and calcium silicate, for oil absorption
Additional Details:
- Absorbs almost 3 times its weight in oil without over-drying
- Ideal for formulations with heavy oil loading
- Effective oil absorber on skin for troubled skin or as oil-control aid
- Create microencapsulation systems to entrap various oils
- Oil absorbing powder for dry shampoos
- Worldwide approval
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Naturescrub® C50
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Natural irregular exfoliant derived from organic carnauba wax
Additional Details:
- Provides moderate to gentle exfoliation depending on particle size
- Available in 20 and 50 mesh sizes
- Carnauba wax gives a light to medium yellow coloration
- 100% natural and organic
- Carnauba wax exclusively sourced from certified sustainable partners
- Worldwide approval
Naturesoft® 800
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Natural ultrafine cellulose powder derived from European Beech trees
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- Excellent dry binding
- Reduces formulation dry time by about half
- Mattifier; absorbs 1.4 times its weight in oil
- Reduces oily aesthetics in formulations with high oil content
- Provides some added structure and stability in emulsion systems
- Worldwide approval; not a microplastic; ECHA exempt
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Naturesoft® 810
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Naturally derived irregular ultrafine powder based on hydrogenated castor oil surface treated with jojoba esters
Additional Details:
- Superior dry binding
- Provides increased richness and emolliency at 1-3% in emulsions
- Provides enhanced emolliency and luxurious aesthetics in emulsion systems
- Surface treatment makes powder easy to incorporate
- Made exclusively with SuCCESS™ sustainable castor oil
- Worldwide approval
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Naturesoft® 860R
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Natural irregular ultrafine rice bran wax powder for dry binding and oil binding
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- Best in-class dry binding
- Excellent oil binding efficiency; can reduce heavy oily aesthetics in emulsions
- Improved emulsion stability
- Provides improved SPF in organic and inorganic sunscreen formulations
- Sustainable wax derived from rice by product; does not compete with food resources
- Worldwide approval; not a microplastic; ECHA exempt
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Naturesoft® 880GT
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Natural ultrafine rice bran wax powder infused with green tea for maximum powder binding
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- Best-in-class dry binding properties for maximum formulation versatility
- Pale green composite based on rice bran wax and Green Tea Leaf Extract
- Green Tea, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), promotes youthful, healthy and less stressed skin
- Provides improved SPF in organic sunscreen formulations
- Natural food grade rice bran wax conforms to 21CFR 172.890
- Worldwide approval
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Naturesorb 1000
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Natural ultrafine hybrid powder, based on calcium silicate and carnauba wax, for oil absorption
Additional Details:
- Absorbs almost 2.5 times its weight in oil without over-drying
- Ideal for formulations with heavy oil loading
- Effective oil absorber on skin for troubled skin or as oil-control aid
- Oil absorbing powder for dry shampoos
- Organic carnauba wax exclusively sourced from certified sustainable partners
- Worldwide approval; not a microplastic; ECHA exempt
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Synscrub® 164S
Request SampleSpherical exfoliant derived from biodegradable synthetic wax
Additional Details:
- Spherical particles roll across the skin for a gentler exfoliation
- Available in 20 and 40 mesh sizes
- Bright white color
- Economical biodegradable alternative to polyethylene scrubs; not a microplastic
- Economical biodegradable alternative to polyethylene scrubs; not a microplastic
- Worldwide approval
Synscrub® 164SF
Request SampleSpherical exfoliant derived from biodegradable synthetic wax
Additional Details:
- Spherical particles roll across the skin for a gentler exfoliation
- Available in 20 and 40 mesh sizes
- Bright white color
- Economical biodegradable alternative to polyethylene scrubs; not a microplastic
- Economical biodegradable alternative to polyethylene scrubs; not a microplastic
- Worldwide approval
Synscrub® 35PC
Request SampleIrregular exfoliant derived from biodegradable synthetic wax
Additional Details:
- Provides aggressive to gentle exfoliation depending on particle size
- Available in 20, 35, 50, 80, 100 and 1435 mesh sizes
- Irregular particle shape
- Bright white color
- Economical biodegradable alternative to polyethylene scrubs; not a microplastic
- Worldwide approval
Synscrub® 50PC
Request SampleIrregular exfoliant derived from biodegradable synthetic wax
Additional Details:
- Provides aggressive to gentle exfoliation depending on particle size
- Available in 20, 35, 50, 80, 100 and 1435 mesh sizes
- Irregular particle shape
- Bright white color
- Economical biodegradable alternative to polyethylene scrubs; not a microplastic
- Worldwide approval
Naturesoft® 860S
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Natural spherical ultrafine rice bran wax powder for soft focus and aesthetic enhancements
Additional Details:
- Ultrafine spherical powder aids in line and wrinkle-filling to enhance soft focus
- Provides luxurious aesthetics in emulsion systems
- Excellent oil binding and powder binding properties
- Provides improved SPF in organic and inorganic sunscreen formulations
- Sustainable wax derived from rice byproduct; does not compete with food resources
- Worldwide approval; not a microplastic; ECHA exempt
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Microcare 350S
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Natural spherical ultrafine powder based on organic carnauba wax
Additional Details:
- Spherial particles add unique aesthetics to skin care formulations
- Imparts long wear properties for both loose and pressed powders
- Provides improved SPF in organic and inorganic sunscreen formulations
- 100% natural organic carnauba wax exclusively sourced from certified sustainable partners
- Not a microplastic; ECHA exempt
- Worldwide approval
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Celscrub 20
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A natural irregular exfoliant that transitions during use for a unique sensorial effect
Additional Details:
- Adds a unique "wow" sensorial effect
- 20 mesh particles break down over 30 to 60 seconds of scrubbing into non-visible microcellulosic particles
- Formula should contain water for best transitional effect
- Not a microplastic under ECHA
- Worldwide approval
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Naturecel 750
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Natural ultrafine microcrystalline cellulose powder that provides superior soft focus with luxurious texture
Additional Details:
- Unparalleled soft focus and line filling with high transmission haze and total transmittance
- Microplastic-free alternative to PMMA and Nylon-12
- Ideal for use as a talc replacement
- Adds rich silky aesthetics
- Mattifies and improves oil absorption
- Worldwide approval
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NatureGel MC750
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Unique all‐natural semi‐solid anhydrous gel based on Naturecel 750 for mattifying and soft focus
Additional Details:
- Opaque semi‐solid gel
- Anhydrous but not oily or greasy
- Adds mattifying and soft focus with a powdery aesthetic
- Can be used as an additive or as the base of a finished formulation
- Can be melted and resolidified (see Formulation Note)
- Worldwide approval
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Naturecel 793
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Naturally derived ultrafine cellulose acetate powder that imparts a fresh natural look with appealing sensorial enhancement
Additional Details:
- Best‐in‐class filler to achieve a natural look in loose and pressed powders
- Adds a luxurious velvety aesthetic to powders and skincare/suncare products
- Superior soft focus performance compared to synthetic PMMA and polyethylene products
- Ideal for use as a talc replacement
- Not a microplastic under ECHA
- Worldwide approval
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