Azelis signed a regional distribution agreement with Citróleo Group, a developer of 100% natural, sustainable ingredients and actives commonly used in personal care products. Effective immediately, Azelis (stands 407/409) distributes Citróleo Group’s portfolio of ingredients across India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. 

“Citróleo Group’s product range is a strategic addition to our portfolio, covering the essential ingredients to our customers’ formulations, in line with our aim to promote sustainable personal care solutions in Asia-Pacific and beyond,” said Sasirin Sirilerdrawee, Asia-Pacific personal care market segment drector, Azelis. “We value Citróleo Group’s confidence in our expertise and are excited to combine our strengths to bring innovative solutions to our customers.” 

Citróleo Group is committed to ethical sourcing, circular production, and is known for its focus on natural materials. Its pure botanical actives, oils and butters provide benefits such as moisturizing, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Sourced mainly from the Amazon rainforest, these ingredients reflect the region’s rich biodiversity and provide a sustainable alternative that can be incorporated into diverse formulations for skin care and hair care. 

“This marks Citróleo Group’s first collaboration with Azelis in Asia-Pacific, and we are delighted to expand our reach across five countries in the region,” said Citróleo COO Juliano Della Coletta. “Azelis’ extensive market penetration and technical capabilities complement our offerings, and we look forward to jointly contributing to the personal care industry.” 

According to the companies, Citróleo Group’s commitment to sustainability aligns with Azelis’ strategy to deliver innovative solutions to customers and enables Azelis to meet the growing demand for naturally derived products through formulations. The agreement strengthens Azelis’ lateral value chain by offering a wider range of ingredients, empowering customers to create eco-conscious products with a higher natural index.  

More info: Azelis, www.azelis.com