Natural Sourcing Rolls Out Bolivian Pink Salt

Natural Sourcing’s latest addition to its line of specialty salts for cosmeceutical use is Bolivian Pink Salt, available in fine and coarse grain sizes. Bolivian Pink Salt is a crystal rock salt harvested by hand from ancient rock salt beds discovered under the Andes Mountain region of Bolivia. It has a rosy-pink, speckled hue. In addition to its sodium chloride (salt) content, Bolivian Pink Salt is said to be remarkably rich in other minerals including calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and an array of other essential and trace minerals, making it a highly nourishing and functional ingredient for bathing, exfoliation, mouth rinses and other cosmeceutical applications.

This new ingredient helps to restore the natural chemical balance of the skin, make it look and feel smoother and may heal skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Bolivian Pink Salt’s mineral composition is superior to sea salt for use in bath salts and other personal care products intended to ease muscular aches and pains, promote relaxation and reduce stiffness.
More info: www.naturalsourcing.com

Colonial Chemical Adds Microbial Inhibitor

Colonial Chemical, Inc. of South Pittsburg, TN announced the release of a new surfactant-based microbial inhibitor. ColaServ 1000 is a synergistic blend of non-traditional, safe ingredients designed to inhibit the growth of invasive microbial organisms in personal care formulations without the use of conventional preservatives.

With typical use levels of 2% to 8%, ColaServ 1000 has been shown effective in nonionic, anionic and cationic water-based formulations.  According  to Colonial’s data,  ColaServ 1000 shows testing that this product has strong efficacy in controlling organism growth. It is made from several “green” surfactant ingredients, is EINECS listed and is a safe, mild, non-irritating material. The product is  clear and useful in many formulations. More info: www.colonialchem.com

Amerchol Introduces Conditioning Polymer

In recognition of market trends and the need for products that provide better conditioning, Amerchol has introduced a line of conditioning polymers for hair care applications.
    The new polymers will be marketed under the name SoftCAT SX Polymers (INCI name: Polyquaternium-67), completing the family of premium-performance SoftCAT Conditioning Polymers first introduced in 2004.  The polymers are ideal for use in shampoo applications for volume, control, extra conditioning, extra manageability, as well as products designed for Asian hair types.
    More info: www.amerchol.com

Fashion, Food and Fragrance Join Together in Ethno Trend

Globalization has led into a merging of business and culture, and is entering into other aspects of life, according to Bell Flavors & Fragrances. In recognition of the ethno trend, Bell’s new line of personal care fragrances embraces a global fusion of complex fragrances and materials that reflect the cultures from which they are derived. More info: www.bellff.com