Afrisil Speciality Ingredients Archives

26 Sep 2023

Berg+Schmidt introduces plant-based emulsifier BergaMuls ET2

By Staff Writer

Berg+Schmidt is revamping skin care with upcycled dietary fibres with the launch of BergaMuls ET2. Catch a glimpse of the future of cosmetic formulations with Berg+Schmidt’s innovative plant-based emulsifier, BergaMuls ET2, which has favourable eco-responsible traits and offers an excellent skin feel. The new plant-based emulsifier also offers rheological benefits. Made from the upcycled dietary...

22 Nov 2022

Beat hair loss with Planoxia-RG

By Abby Vorster

Ginseng is rich in antioxidants and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. With a focus on Asian ginseng or Panax ginseng, Radiant has developed Planoxia-RG to address hair loss demands in the personal care industry. The global hair and scalp care market size was valued at $80.81 billion in 2020 and is...

10 Aug 2022

Empowering women of colour in the cosmetics industry

By Abby Vorster

Karin Barends is an entrepreneur who is passionate about the cosmetics industry. She started her own distribution company three years ago as the majority shareholder of Afrisil Speciality Ingredients, which continues to go from strength to strength. Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review chatted to Karin about the significance of National Women’s Day and why more women...

06 Aug 2020

Afrisil Speciality Ingredients celebrates Women’s Day

By Staff Writer

Brave enough to take a risk on herself, Karin Barends, co-director of Afrisil Speciality Ingredients, is carving her own identity in the personal care and cosmetics industry. In celebration of Women’s Day, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review chatted to Barends about entrepreneurship and how small acts of kindness go a long way in empowering others. Why...