P2 Science announced the launch of two ingredients designed for cosmetics and personal care: Citropol DE-4 and Citropol V6. Citropol is a portfolio of natural-based ingredients made from upcycled forest-derived terpenes, designed to be biodegradable for sustainability from start to finish.
According to P2 Science, Citropol polymeric emollients mark a significant milestone in beauty industry innovation as the first new liquid polymeric emollients launched since silicones.
Citropol DE-4 HMW Emollient for Rich Textures
Citropol DE-4 (INCI: Bis-Polycitronellyl Succinate) is described as a unique and multifunctional high molecular-weight polymeric emollient. The ingredient is designed to create rich and luxurious textures, elevate the sensory experience of commonly used alkanes, and is said to provide conditioning benefits for hair. Citropol DE-4 is designed to be utilized in various formulations, including skin and hair care, rinse-off and leave-on and color cosmetics.
Citropol V6 Cyclomethicone Replacement for Light Feel
Citropol V6 (INCI: Bis-Polycitronellyl Succinate (and) Undecane (and) C13-14 Alkane) is described as a novel volatile emollient blend that combines spreadability with a light, non-greasy feel, to be used across the spectrum of beauty to create light, airy and second skin-like formulations.
P2 Science shares that a standout feature of Citropol V6 is its ability to replace cyclomethicone, a widely used silicone in personal care products known for its smooth feel and quick-drying properties.
Oihana Elizalde, CEO of P2 Science, shared, “We are thrilled to introduce Citropol DE-4 and Citropol V6 to the market. These products represent the next step in our mission to create sustainable, high-performance ingredients that meet the needs of today’s consumers. We are excited to see how our customers will leverage these products to create the next generation of sustainable beauty solutions.”
Patrick Foley, co-founder of P2 Science, added, “The team at P2 has worked so hard to bring these new liquid polymers to the market, and we’re thrilled about the benefits these ingredients will provide to our customers. We believe Green Chemistries like V6 and DE-4 represent the next generation of performance emollients.”
