silicones

17 Aug 2022

Silicones are safe, effective and sustainable

By Abby Vorster

Harmonie Derived Naturals by Momentive meet the needs of conscious consumers and clean beauty hair care formulations alike. Sustainability matters just as much as performance when it comes to meeting consumers’ hair care needs. Silicones have sustained their popularity in the category for several reasons and are now more relevant than ever with the clean...

25 May 2020

Elkem Silicones introduces Puresil

By Staff Writer

Elkem Silicones has just launched Puresil, a new brand for specialised personal care offerings. Puresil, a new brand created following the acquisition of Basel Chemie, a renowned Korean silicone producer, demonstrates Elkem’s commitment to strengthening its position as a specialty silicone supplier to the personal care market. Its newly extended product range is now composed...

30 Nov 2015

Evonik receives Halal certificate for 112 cosmetic ingredients

By Staff Writer

Evonik recently announced that 83 oleochemical and 29 of its silicone-based products produced in Essen and Duisburg, Germany, comply with Halal requirements in accordance with Islamic Law. The Halal certificate is also accepted by JAKIM Malaysia, MUI Indonesia, MUIS Singapore, CICOT & HIT Thailand and other reputable Halal authorities.