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Personal Care Solutions

 

Safe and Effective preservation solutions to protect against microbial conta­mi­nation

Our Benefits

 

 Diverse portfolio of safe and effective ingredients
 Naturally derived and nature identical preservation solutions 
 Your Partner beyond the Product 

Your Partner for Personal Care Solutions

  • Broad range of preservation solutions and other cosmetic ingredients to meet your specific formulation requirements
  • Portfolio ranging from traditional technologies to innovative, sustainable offerings
  • Naturally derived and nature-identical preservation solutions to suit consumer products with clean and green labels
  • Broad technical, microbiology an regulatory know how
  • Production sites across all continents, LANXESS owns an efficient and safe supply network to serve you globally

Protect what you love.

Our comprehensive Personal Care Portfolio

  • Aroma Ingredients
  • Benzoic Acid
  • Benzyl Alcohol 
  • Blends
  • Chlormethylisothiazolinone (CMIT) / Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
  • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCI
  • Potassium Monopersulfate 
  • Potassium Benzoate 
  • Sodium Benzoate 
  • (Multi)Functional Ingredients (Isoparaffins, Glycols, Esters and more) & Multifunctionals
  • Phenoxyethanol

*Note: The dosages and applications listed in the above tables are recommended dosages and uses for which these Products are suitable. All application areas should be considered as examples and have regulatory limitations. Allowed dosages and applications vary by country, hence please reach out to our Personal Care Team for country specific information on the registration status of each product.

Key Products of our Personal Care Portfolio

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Neolone® PH Max

INCI: Phenoxyethanol + Pelargonic acid

This preservative blend of phenoxyethanol and naturally derived pelargonic acid offers strong protection for personal care products. It provides broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria and fungi while delivering chelating and antioxidant benefits in a convenient liquid form.


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Neolone® PH100 Preservative

INCI: Phenoxyethanol


This broad-spectrum preservative safeguards cosmetics and personal care, from shampoos to baby products. With high-purity phenoxyethanol and global approval, it offers stability, strong bacteria control, and is safe for use up to 1%.
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Kalama® Benzyl Alcohol NF/FCC

INCI: Benzyl Alcohol

With 99.9% purity, Kalama® Benzyl Alcohol functions as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance fixative. It pairs well with sodium benzoate for enhanced preservation and is also available in parenteral grade for pharma use.

Product Detail Page: Kathon® CG PreservativeFace, cream and man with skincare, glow and dermatology with grooming, wellness and shine on grey studio background. Portrait, person or model with creme, beauty or cosmetics treatment with aesthetic

Kathon CG® Preservative

INCI: Methyl­chloro­iso­thiazolinone + Methyl­isothiazolinone 

This preservative offers strong broad-spectrum protection for rinse-off hair and skin care. It effectively controls bacteria, yeast, and mold within typical cosmetic pH. Rapidly biodegradable with no odor or color transfer, it’s effective at low doses and cost-efficient.

 

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Neolone Bio® Preservative

INCI: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCI


This naturally derived preservative, based on ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl, offers broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold. Most effective in mildly acidic formulas with low anionic content, it is non-irritating and non-sensitizing at recommended levels.
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Purolan® Glycols

INCI: Glycol


Glycols are multifunctional ingredients that enhance skin feel and emulsion stability while boosting antimicrobial efficacy. Our portfolio - Purolan® PD-LO / PD-LO Natural, Purolan® OD-C, Purolan® HD-LO and Purolan® BG - combines technical performance with sustainable sourcing.
 
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Purolan® Isoparaffins

INCI: Isohexadecane + Isododecane

Purolan® IHD and IDD are high-purity, low-odor emollients that boost skin feel and spreadability in cosmetics and personal care products. Non-comedogenic and fast-drying, they’re ideal for skincare, hair care, and formulations like mascara.

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Purox® S Sodium Benzoate

INCI: Sodium Benzoate


With 99.9% purity, Purox® S offers broad-spectrum protection up to pH 6.5. The Purox® S Scopeblue variant is made from renewable feedstock, providing a more sustainable choice for modern preservation.

Personal Care and Sustainability

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As a responsible supplier, LANXESS is driving leadership in sustainability. As one of our key initiatives, we aim to be climate neutral in 2040 and to achieve a net zero value chain by 2050. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe). Our activities were also awarded a “Gold” rating by EcoVadis in 2024.

In addition to its established portfolio, LANXESS also offers Scopeblue products, such as Purox® S Scopeblue, as particularly environmentally friendly alternatives. They are manufactured using renewable energy, renewable raw materials and the mass balance approach. The Scopeblue label identifies LANXESS products with a CO2 footprint at least 50% lower than that of conventional products or consisting of at least 50% sustainable raw materials. Detailed and accurate emissions data help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

LANXESS specifically supports Personal Care manufacturers in achieving their own sustainability goals: Our portfolio includes ingredients that are approved for use in green label programs.

Talk to LANXESS application chemists who will support you on your individual path to sustainability.

Where can you meet us?

We are committed to maintaining regular and meaningful connections with fellow industry leaders, customers and experts. Attending Exhibitions and Conventions offers us the perfect opportunity to do so. We look forward to connecting with you at:

If you want to schedule a meeting, reach out to our team.

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