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Nature-Based Ingredients

Life on LandRenewable ingredients are derived from nature and consumers are demanding more natural and renewable content in their finished products.  A wide array of Lubrizol’s ingredients carry the Nature-Based Compass Benefit designation, which means that they include renewable, natural content.  Whether you are looking for Nature-Based surfactants or natural scrubs, Lubrizol provides a range of ingredient solutions that are rooted in nature. But we know that renewable content alone is not enough. That is why we are committed to providing enhanced transparency into the renewable material in our ingredients so that you can have confidence in formulating. In addition we are working to understand where our materials originate and how they are harvested. Check our progress on RSPO Mass Balance Certification.   

We measure the renewable content of Lubrizol's beauty and personal care ingredients by calculating their Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) under ISO 16128. Many meet the natural (RCI 1.00) and derived-natural (RCI >.50) definitions in the ISO standard.  Others contain a degree of naturality (RCI <.50). 

The natural origin and content of Lipotec's active, botanical, marine and scrub ingredients is measured by percent molecular weight in accordance with ISO 16128.  That standard provides the means to calculate Natural Index, Natural Origin Index and degree of naturality. 

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The following Beauty and Personal Care ingredients have an RCI of 1.00:
Product Name INCI Name Description
Ceralan™ lanolin product Lanolin Alcohol Ceralan™ lanolin product is a 100% active lanolin alcohol. It is supplied as an amber, waxy solid. It is an excellent emulsifier and moisturizer and is recommended for use in conditioners, skin care emulsions, soaps, lipsticks, and mascara.
Hydramol™ TGL ester Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate Hydramol™ TGL ester is naturally-derived providing moisturization and humectant properties, and further functions as an emollient in both hair and skin formulations. In emulsion systems, Hydramol TGL ester delivers emolliency from the water phase on contact. It is recommended for a variety of applications including specialty skin products, shampoos, conditioners, and color cosmetics.
Lanocerin™ lanolin product Lanolin Wax Lanocerin™ lanolin product is a 100% active lanolin wax. Its unique solubility properties make it an excellent candidate for modifying the texture of formulations. It is an effective emulsifying agent, emollient, and moisturizer for body lotions. Lanocerin lanolin product is recommended for use in hair and skin care products including pomades, makeup and molded sticks.
Lanolin USP AAA emollient and moisturizer Lanolin Lanolin USP AAA emollient and moisturizer is a 100% active lanolin. Lanolin USP AAA is an excellent emollient and moisturizer for a wide range of product types and applications, such as facial creams, sunscreens, body lotions, color products (lipsticks and eyeliners), and lip balms.
OHlan™ Lanolin Hydroxylated Lanolin OHlan™ lanolin derivative is a 100% active hydroxylated lanolin. It is an excellent water-in-oil emulsifier for a wide range of applications. Its adhesion properties coupled with its pigment-dispersion properties make it ideally suited for long-wear color cosmetic products.
Potassium Cocoate Potassium Cocoate Potassium Cocoate soap is a coconut oil derived potassium salt. Potassium Cocoate soap contains glycerin, which serves as a natural moisturizer in personal care formulations. Due to its excellent foaming capabilities and soft feel, Potassium Cocoate soap can be used as a base for natural shampoo formulations, liquid soaps and body washes.
Schercemol™ 1818 ester Isostearyl Isostearate Schercemol™ 1818 ester is a naturally-derived, non-greasy long chain ester exhibiting substantive emolliency and luxurious softness on skin. It imparts excellent slip and sheen and can also be used in color cosmetic applications to disperse pigments. Suggested applications include eye shadow, lipsticks, greaseless suntan lotions, moisturizing facial creams, and fragrance sachets.
Schercemol™ DISD ester Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Schercemol™ DISD ester is frequently used as a wetting agent and shine enhancer in lipsticks, lip glosses, makeup, pressed powders, eye shadows, and rouges. In skin care applications, it offers a rich, cushiony application experience while still offering some slip. Its mildness has also made Schercemol DISD ester a popular choice for after-sun care and treatment serums.
Schercemol™ GMIS ester Glyceryl Isostearate Schercemol™ GMIS ester is an ester that functions as both an emulsifier and an emollient in creams and lotions. It helps to simplify processing by allowing for cold process emulsification. Schercemol GMIS ester produces less soaping than its straight-chain analogue.
Schercemol™ OLO ester Oleyl Oleate Schercemol™ OLO ester is a naturally-derived, non-oily, effective emollient useful in cosmetic formulations for lipsticks, greaseless skin creams, and lotions. It also contributes luster, softness, and a high degree of lubricity in skin and hair preparations. It is also used for pigment dispersion and binding in color cosmetics applications.
Schercemol™ PTID ester Triisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate Schercemol™ PTID ester is a naturally-derived, high molecular weight, large polymeric emollient ester for use in color cosmetics and skin care applications. Its super glossy and substantive characteristics make it an ideal candidate for use in lip-gloss and lipstick formulations. As a moisturizer in skin care products, Schercemol PTID ester offers a smooth, cushiony, and long-lasting feel.
Schercemol™ SHS ester Isostearyl Hydroxystearate Schercemol™ SHS ester is a naturally-derived, soft emollient that liquefies on contact with skin. It has excellent spreading and is recommended for use in moisturizing lotions, hair pomades and conditioners, liquid make-up, cream powders, lipsticks, and lip glosses. Schercemol™ SHS ester is effectively used in lipsticks and cream makeup formulations where it functions as a good viscosity builder, anti-tack agent, and anti-grease agent.
Sulfochem™ ALS-K surfactant Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ ALS-K surfactant is a naturally-derived, bio-based surfactant that provides a dense, rich foam when formulating low pH shampoos, shower gels, and other personal care cleansing products. Sulfochem™ ALS-K surfactant is preserved with methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone.
Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant is a naturally-derived, traditional component of cost-effective surfactant systems due to its excellent foam and viscosity response characteristics. Uses include clear or pearlescent shampoos, cleansers, bath and shower products.  Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone as a preservative and has no added formaldehyde.
Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant is a naturally derived, high pH, low color, low odor sodium lauryl sulfate used in clear or pearlescent bath/shower products, shampoos, hand soaps and other personal care cleansers, when copious, rich, dense foam is desired. Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant may be formulated with other secondary surfactants to create many personal care formulations with high viscosities and excellent foaming characteristics. Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant has low salt and no added preservative offering greater formulating flexibility.
Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant is a naturally derived, bio-based surfactant that provides a dense, rich foam when formulating lower pH shampoos, shower gels and other personal care cleansing products. Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant is preserved with sodium benzoate and has a good viscosity response with the addition of alkanolamides.
Schercoteric™ C-2 50LT surfactant Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Schercoteric™ C-2 50LT surfactant is a naturally derived amphoteric surfactant with excellent foam height and stability. It has excellent detergency and can be formulated with other surfactants to reduce overall irritation making it an excellent choice when formulating shower gels, shampoos, skin cleansers and mild industrial cleaners. Schercoteric™ C-2 50LT surfactant is alkyl and alkyl ether sulfate free.
AlgaPūr™ High Stability High Oleic algae oil Triolein AlgaPūr™ High Stability High Oleic (HSHO) algae oil is one of the most stable liquid bio-based oils on the market, delivering versatility in eco-friendly formulations for skin and hair care. During a controlled manufacturing process, the algae efficiently convert simple sugars into triglyceride oils. This process takes place far from fragile ecosystems, resulting in minimal environmental impact while ensuring rapid scalability and reproducibility. AlgaPūr™ HSHO algae oil is a natural ingredient (according to ISO 16128), readily biodegradable, palm-free, suitable for halal and vegan formulations and is fully traceable. It can be combined with or replace typical vegetable oils — and, in some instances, mineral oil. This novel ingredient won the 2021 BSB Innovation Award: 3rd prize, Natural Products category (Hair Care)
Sulfochem™ SLS-WAK surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ SLS-WAK surfactant is a naturally-derived, low chloride, traditional component of cost-effective surfactant systems due to its excellent foam and viscosity response characteristics. Uses include clear or pearlescent shampoos, cleansers, bath and shower products. Sulfochem™ SLS-WAK surfactant contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone and has no added formaldehyde.
Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant MB Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant MB is a naturally-derived, traditional component of cost-effective surfactant systems due to its excellent foam and viscosity response characteristics. Uses include clear or pearlescent shampoos, cleansers, bath and shower products. Sulfochem™ SLS-K surfactant MB contains methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone as a preservative and has no added formaldehyde. This product is certified under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance supply chain protocol.
Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant MB Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant MB is a naturally derived, high pH preserved, low color, low odor sodium lauryl sulfate used in clear or pearlescent bath/shower products, shampoos, hand soaps and other personal care cleansers, when copious, rich, dense foam volume is desired. Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant MB may be formulated with other secondary surfactants to create many personal care formulations with high viscosities and excellent foaming characteristics. It also has low salt and no added preservative, offering greater formulating flexibility, and is included on the Safer Chemical Ingredient List (SCIL). This product is certified under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance supply chain protocol.
Sunhancer™ Eco SPF booster Copernicia Cerifera Wax (and) Oryza Sativa Wax Sunhancer™ Eco SPF booster increases the SPF of sun protection formulations. It is composed of micronized particles made from a blend of naturally derived and sustainably sourced waxes. It enables formulators to reduce the proportion of UV filter ingredients in formulations while maintaining the same level of skin protection as traditional UV filter-based formulations. Moreover, the reduction of UV filter ingredient content enabled by our natural SPF booster tends to improve sunscreen aesthetics and lightness while reducing oiliness and drag. Sunhancer™ Eco SPF booster is inherently biodegradable and non-persistent in the environment.
Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant MB Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant MB is a naturally derived, bio-based surfactant that provides a dense, rich foam when formulating lower pH shampoos, shower gels and other personal care cleansing products. Sulfochem™ ALS-SB surfactant MB is preserved with sodium benzoate and has a good viscosity response with the addition of alkanolamides. This product is certified under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance supply chain protocol.
Sulfochem™ ALS-K surfactant MB Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ ALS-K surfactant MB is a naturally-derived, bio-based surfactant that provides a dense, rich foam when formulating low pH shampoos, shower gels, and other personal care cleansing products. Sulfochem™ ALS-K surfactant MB is preserved with methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone.
Sulfochem™ SLS-CPHP surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sulfochem™ SLS-CPHP surfactant is a naturally-derived, traditional component of cost-effective surfactant systems due to its excellent foam and viscosity response characteristics. Uses include clear or pearlescent shampoos, cleansers, bath and shower products.  Sulfochem™ SLS-CPHP surfactant is a high pH product.
Silsense® Bio 5 emollient
C9-12 Alkane
 A naturally-derived, biodegradable highly pure and volatile emollient to be used as a silicone alternative to Cyclopentasiloxane D5 in leave-on applications, with similar performance and sensory feel. Suitable for Color Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, Hair Care and Hair Color.