Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients announces an addition to its portfolio of beauty ingredients: Savelite® HB, a multifunctional hydroxypropolyester can protect all types of cosmetic products targeting normal to sensitive skin. Based on well-known ingredients and harnessing innovative technology, the antimicrobial ingredient offers a range of key benefits for formulators and consumers.
Savelite® HB, a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid, enhances product protection by acting against microorganisms and oxidation. As a cold-processable ingredient, it allows for easy handling. It thus saves time and energy during production. Offering the functionality of proprietary Ingredients, Savelite® HB builds on well-established propanediol and benzoic acid molecules. The introduction of this ingredient, 10 years after the launch of the revolutionary SymSave® H, sees Symrise broaden its formulator toolbox.
While enabling the formulation of safer products, Savelite® HB acts as an efficient moisturizer. in vivo corneometer testing show an increase of 10.9% after two weeks. It fully respects the skin microbiome. Further, it can help stabilize emulsions by reducing oil droplet size.
The ingredient meets Symrise sustainable targets. Readily biodegradable, Savelite® HB is produced via a sustainable manufacturing process aligned with the principles of green chemistry.
“Symrise has been leading the way on innovations in cosmetic product protection for more than 30 years,” says Sabrina Mizaël, Senior Global Product Manager Cosmetic Ingredients at Symrise. “Thanks to this new technology made from well-known ingredients, we are increasing the diversity of our product protection solutions. This enables us to support our customers in their formulation processes. Also, we are helping minimize the impact of our industry on the environment.”
