Harness the power of plant and ocean-based ingredients

Driven by global trends to replace synthetic raw materials in personal care products, the demand for sustainable, natural and biodegradable raw materials has seen steady growth. J. Rettenmaier & Sohne (JRS) creates sustainable, natural and biodegradable plant- and ocean-based ingredients for use as functional additives in personal care products.

JRS offers natural rheology modifiers that can function as thickeners and stabilisers with a non-sticky feel. The Vivastar and Vivapur ranges can be used in opaque and clear formulations. Both consist of an instant powder product, ideal for use in waterless/ dry formulations. The Vitacel and Vivapur ranges offer an eco-friendly exfoliant and scrub alternative to synthetic microbeads. These natural exfoliants provide a perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality as they come in a range of different colours and particle sizes, offering various degrees of exfoliation.

If you’re looking for alternatives to synthetic powders and fibres, JRS produces two varieties of effect powders. The Vitacel and Vivapur ranges can be used as substitutes for PMMA, nylon, PE, boron nitride and silica powders and fibres to enhance the sensory experience of a product. The effect powders also improve spreadability whilst supporting wrinkle smoothing, mattifying and opacity claims.

Good for people and the planet

All JRS’s products are produced from various raw material sources, including cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, fruit and the latest addition to its portfolio, alginates. All products are eco-friendly, skin-friendly, fast and easily biodegradable, made from renewable resources, vegan and non-GMO. Halal and Kosher as well as ECOCERT/COSMOS certificates are available on request.

JRS Rettenmaier South Africa is a member of the family-owned J. Rettenmaier Group, which has more than 140 years of experience in the development, processing and optimisation of high-grade natural fibres. The group’s headquarters are located in Rosenberg, Germany with over 3 500 employees worldwide.

With its expertise in sustainable, natural and biodegradable ingredients, the group is one of the largest producers of INCI: Cellulose and INCI: Microcrystalline Cellulose products worldwide, with global regulatory, technical and service network support as well as local operational support. The group also has regional production and logistic centres based in Europe, the United States and Asia.

For formulation guidelines, samples or additional information, please send an e-mail to info@rettenmaier.co.za. •

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