Products 2020 Redefine Natural

products 2020 redefine natural

It’s what we do. Push the boundaries of possibilities Contents through technologically advanced, sustainably sourced About us 4 natural emollients. Innovations with shea 6 Canola innovations 8 It’s what we challenge you to do. Use our value-adding Bioactive emollients 10 solutions to develop innovative and superior quality formulations. Emollient esters 12 Texturizing oleogels 13 Change perceptions of It’s what we can do together. Versatile liquids 15 natural ingredients and their use by continuously delivering Performance oils 16 performance without compromise. Beautiful butters 18 Structuring agents 20 We are AAK - The Co-Development Company Emulsifiers and surfactants 21 Approvals and Certifications 22 AAK ACADEMY™ 24

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“Natural”. “Sustainable”. Our commitment to the planet Support and knowledge sharing. “Innovative”. Yesterday’s buzzwords shows. All of our products Our team is always on hand for are today’s new norm in the beauty originate from natural, renewable customized training, technical industry. And as a formulator or sources and we are pledged to assistance and claims substantiation. manufacturer, you know that you minimizing our carbon footprint, But we don’t stop there. We can also need to stay one step ahead. So, if lowering waste and emissions and help with all aspects of the creative you’re looking to meet the increasing reducing consumption of energy process, including inspiration, demand for more natural, eco- and water. In acknowledgement ideation and implementation. conscious beauty products that of our achievements in these areas We’re here for you. also deliver superior functionality we have been granted the EcoVadis and enhanced aesthetics, then Gold Recognition Level. we can help.

Pioneering innovations in lipid technology. At AAK Personal Care we have over 30 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing high-performance, value-adding botanically-derived emollients for the global beauty and personal care industry. Our specialist lipid expertise and technological knowledge are discover the difference unparalleled, with our name a byword for excellence.

Changing perceptions of natural. Decades of experience within The best of nature. Sourced from The science of shea. No one The demand for cosmetics that offer lipid technology have enabled us to shea, canola, illipe, cocoa, mango knows shea like we do. Our highly additional environmental and social develop advanced, high-performance and more, each of our ingredients specialized AAK technology benefits is on the rise. But today’s botanically-derived emollients with is carefully selected, processed, and optimizes the physical and sensory beauty consumers are not prepared excellent stability and long shelf life. in some cases combined, to obtain characteristics of shea to allow to compromise on product perform- This expertise is evidenced by our the exact chemical profile needed increased functional use across the ance in the process. Our portfolio comprehensive list of bioactives, to enhance the efficacy, functionality full range of cosmetic applications. of sustainably sourced innovations esters, oleogels, oils and butters, all and sensory appeal of your final From solid and semi-solid forms pushes the boundaries of possi- offering unique features, advantages formulations. offering high temperature stability, bilities. Enabling the creation of safe, and benefits to help you overcome low odor and improved color, to stable, sophisticated formulations specific formulation challenges, meet energy-saving liquid versions that that offer a new take on the meaning new trends and answer ever-changing eliminate crystallization and enable of natural. consumer needs. clear, sprayable formulations.

4 5 shea innovations Making a positive difference. transporting kernels from remote Mass balance and segregated Our shea-based innovations open areas to big towns, and directly supply models for shea. new opportunities not only for you with the hundreds of thousands of In our mass balance model, as a cosmetic formulator, but also women shea collectors engaged in shea kernels from Kolo Nafaso for the estimated 16 million women our award-winning AAK Kolo Nafaso and from traditional shea

Lipex SheaTris™ in West Africa who rely on shea for program set-up in Burkina Faso, traders are mixed during the Shea butter triterpene ester concentrate an income. Increasing demand from Ghana and Ivory Coast. manufacturing process. While Lipex SheaLight™ cosmetic manufacturers is helping to we cannot guarantee your chosen Eco-designed liquid shea ester build a bigger, better shea industry Setting new industry shea-based emollient contains and halt rural-urban migration in the benchmarks. First launched in 2009, kernels from our Kolo Nafaso Lipex L’sens™ Highly polar, semi-solid shea-based oleogel region. Generating more earnings to our AAK Kolo Nafaso direct sourcing program, we can guarantee that empower the shea-collecting women, program has grown exponentially and AAK as a company purchase improving local livelihoods and is unique both in terms of size and enough shea kernels from the securing supplies for the future. scope. It encompasses many aspects program to produce that product

BIOACTIVE ™ of sustainability from building long- even if they end up being used emollient Lipex SheaLiquid TR Fully traceable liquid shea butter Traditional and direct shea supply term, fair and transparent business elsewhere in our production. chains. In West Africa we have relationships with the women shea In our segregated model, Lipex SheaClear ™ Clear shea oil established a solid and sustainable collectors, to creating jobs and shea kernels from Kolo Nafaso sourcing system, built up over many developing projects to mitigate are kept separate at every stage decades, and today operate two climate change in the region. of the supply chain. When you parallel supply chains. We work in choose a product marked TR, ™ Lipex SheaSoft TR close co-operation with both shea we guarantee that is produced Fully traceable, creamy textured SOLID LIQUID semi-solid shea butter emollients emollients traders, the middlemen who play using only kernels full traceable an important logistical function in to the Kolo Nafaso program.

Lipex Shea™ ™ High stability semi-solid shea butter Lipex 205 Kolo Nafaso High stability liquid shea butter

Lipex 102™ Refined solid shea butter partnering together to do more SOLID CRUDE SHEA BUTTER

Winner Sustainability SHEA Pioneer KERNELS

6 7 Triglycerides canola innovations Moisturizing Fatty acids Replenishing Lipex PreAct™ (INCI: Canola Oil) Bioactive emollient rich in phytosterols and tocopherols Phytosterols

Lipex Cellect™ (INCI: Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides) Bioactive concentrate Soothing of phytosterol esters

Lipex Bassol C™ (INCI: Canola Oil) Tocopherols Clear and odorless high stability base emollient High Oleic Brassica Oil™ (INCI: Brassica Campestris Seed Oil) Oxidation stable oil with Calming high oleic acid content

Lipex 120 ™ (INCI: Canola Oil) Antioxidant Antioxidant stabilized oil

A rich and eco-conscious source other oil crops. Parameters monitored INCI names listed are AAK of functional lipids. Canola oil is include carbon footprint, acidification recommendations. These show high in skin-replenishing fatty acids, and eutrophication. Please contact our preference but are typically Akofine R™ * (INCI: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) skin-soothing phytosterols and us for more information. interchangeable depending on market Structurizing and antioxidant tocopherols. Our and customer preferences. Olus Oil stabilizing triglyceride canola-based ingredients are What’s in a name? Canola oil is and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil are expertly processed to be safe, derived from a variety of rapeseed examples of generic INCI names highly stable, gentle on the skin and that is low in erucic acid, as opposed that could be used instead of Canola tough on environmental aggressors. to colza oil. Originally cultivated in Oil. Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is Sustainably sourced from non-GMO Canada in the early 1970s, canola oil another option. Details of alternatives Swedish crops and vegan friendly, contains <1% erucic acid (C22:1) in its can be found in the individual product they are the ideal choice for producing fatty acid profile, and today is grown documentation sheets. CANOLA natural, clean beauty products. all over the world. The name stands SEEDS for Canadian oil low acid. Canola AAK conducts Life Cycle belongs to the Brassicaceae family Assessments to analyze the and species grown include Brassica environmental impact of our canola campestris, Brassica Napus and *>1% erucic acid. supply chains in comparison with Brassica Rapa.

8 9 our portfolio bioactive studies

When it comes to protecting skin Harnessing the bioactivity of Well-documented functionality Lipex SheaTris™ has been shown to: against environmental stress and minor lipids. Using our patented and skin tolerance. Lipex bio- • Strengthen the skin barrier function to improve moisture retention and protect against environmental aggressors premature aging, our naturally- technology, we have been able to actives are well-characterized • Protect skin against collagen degrading enzymes derived bioactives are proven to pack utilize the inherent bioactivity of the lipophilic ingredients for safe use • Reduce the activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines linked to premature aging a powerful punch. With documented minor lipids found in sustainable within beauty and personal care anti-inflammatory and collagen sources of canola oil and shea butter. applications. Good skin tolerance Lipex SheaTris™ protects skin collagen structures and fights premature skin aging protecting properties, our canola and These range from anti-oxidative with documented non-irritancy shea-based bioactive emollients are natural tocopherols (Vitamin E) makes them well suited for premium Reduction of collagenase activity MMP-3 gene expression effective even in low concentrations. to anti-inflammatory phytosterols facial skin care, dermo-cosmetics 100 70 They are ideally suited for anti- and skin protecting and revitalizing and applications for sensitive skin. 60 aging and anti-pollution cosmetic triterpene esters. 80 formulations, as well as those 50 targeting sensitive skin. 60 40

40 30 20 20 10 Reduced activity (%) 0 Average decrease (%) 0

Placebo cream Lipex SheaTris™ at 0.1% Cream with 0.5% Lipex SheaTris™ Lipex SheaTris™ at 0.05%

Lipex PreAct™ has been shown to: • Protect both protein and cell membranes against UV radiation and reduce the formation of inflammatory mediators, making it particularly suitable for after-sun and environmental protection formulations • Soothe, calm and restore the skin barrier after surfactant-induced damage, making it an excellent choice bioactive emollients for skin care applications targeted at sensitive and delicate skin

TYPICAL USE CONCENTRATIONS (%) Lipex PreAct™ prepares and protects skin against UV radiation (PRE) skin sun hair lip color Product INCI (EU) Description care care care care cosmetics and actively soothes and restores a compromised skin barrier function (ACT)

Lipex Cellect™ Phytosteryl Canola Highly stable canola-based concentrate 0.5–2 Protects against photo-oxidation Soothing properties of Lipex PreAct™ Glycerides of phytosterol esters (45%). Shown in in-vitro studies to have anti-inflammatory 70 35 and skin soothing properties. Suitable for 60 30 skin care formulations targeted at sensitive or mature skin. 50 25

™ Lipex PreAct Canola Oil Bioactive emollient derived from renewable 1–5 1–3 2–10 40 20 canola oil. Naturally rich in antioxidant tocopherols and anti-inflammatory 30 15 ), Blood), flow (A.U.)

phytosterols with documented photoprotection -1 h

and skin soothing benefits. Suitable for a 20 -2 10 wide range of cosmetic applications. 10 5 Lipex SheaTris™ Butyrospermum Shea butter triterpene ester concentrate 0.5–2

DNPH (%)* 0 TEWL (gm 0 Parkii Butter Extract shown to protect against environmental Negative control Lipex PreAct™ Caprylic/capric Hydrocortisone Lipex PreAct™ Borage oil Petrolatum stress and premature skin aging. Ideally triglycerides cream (1%) suited for skin care and dermo-cosmetics. Non-irradiated UV-irradiated TEWL Blood flow

*oxidized protein compared to initial situation 10 11 Our naturally-derived esters are perfect for creating more eco-friendly products Oleogels are natural oils that are thickened with particles or polymers, typically across the entire spectrum of applications from color cosmetics to skin, sun, lip and less than 10% solids at room temperatures. Though made of a mostly liquid fraction, hair care. Combining light, dry sensorial properties with an excellent sustainability they are semi-solid in character and are very useful for providing good film-forming profile, they increase spreadability and reduce the heaviness of final formulations, and barrier protection properties together with medium spreadability on the skin. enabling you to develop highly functional products with enhanced aesthetics. emollient esters texturizing oleogels

TYPICAL USE CONCENTRATIONS (%) TYPICAL USE CONCENTRATIONS (%) skin sun hair lip color skin sun hair lip color Product INCI (EU) Description care care care care cosmetics Product INCI (EU) Description care care care care cosmetics

Lipex SheaLight™ Shea Butter Ethyl Unique, eco-designed liquid shea ester for 1–20* 5–20* 1–2*** Akogel™ Hydrogenated Moisturizing and highly oxidative stable 2–5 2–5 2–5 2–5 Esters† a light, silky soft feel in skin, sun and hair 5–70** 20–80** 3–5**** Vegetable Oil oleogel offering similar properties to petrola- care products. Suitable for cold processing. 1–50***** tum. Suitable for all cosmetic applications.

Lipex Shea W™ Shea Butter Cetyl Solid shea butter wax ester. Dry and velvety 2–5 2–5 2–5 Akosoft 36™ Hydrogenated Eco-friendly, moisturizing oleogel for skin 1–20 1–4 1–10 Esters skin feel. Optimized for color cosmetics and Coco-glycerides and hair care, including fragrance-free anhydrous skin care formulations. formulations. Suitable as an alternative to light petrolatum gels. Lipex Shea WM™ Shea Butter Oleyl Liquid shea butter wax ester. Low spreading, 1–15 1–3 1–15 Esters it improves the sensory profile of anhydrous Lipex L’sens™ Soybean Glycerides Highly polar, semi-solid, shea-based oleogel 1–3** 0.5–5 1–10 and emulsion formulations, delivering lower (and) Butyrospermum for improving moisturizing, conditioning and 1–6** occlusivity and reduced tackiness. Suitable Parkii Butter light-reflecting benefits in skin, hair and lip for general skin care and color cosmetics. Unsaponifiables care formulations.

*emulsions **anhydrous products ***shampoos ****conditioners *****hair oils *lotions and creams **body butters † Alt INCI China: Ethyl oleate (and) Ethyl stearate (and) Ethyl linoleate (and) Ethyl palmitate (and) Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) unsaponifiables

Derived from renewable sources using energy- ™ saving catalysts and processes, Lipex SheaLight™ Lipex L’sens is an environmentally-friendly, multifunctional shea TEWL (%)*

butter ester offering excellent spreadability and 20 improves

a very light, silky soft skin feel. 15 skin barrier properties

Recognized with a Sustainable Beauty Award for 10 and significantly Best Ingredient when launched in 2014, it has become a firm favorite among formulators developing more 5 reduces eco-conscious products for skin, sun and hair care. 0 Placebo 6% Benchmark transepidermal water loss Lipex L’sens™ (CCTG)

* TEWL reduction versus untreated skin In vivo moisturization study shows that the optimum award-winning eco-design 4 hours after application. concentration of Lipex L’sens is around 6%.

12 13 Our shea-based liquid emollients offer all the moisturizing benefits of traditional shea butter with improved skin feel and greater versatility. In addition, they have been shown to save both time and energy in the formulation process, making them ideal for creating more eco-friendly products. versatile liquids

TYPICAL USE CONCENTRATIONS (%) skin sun hair lip color Product INCI (EU) Description care care care care cosmetics Breakdown of energy consumption Hot (kW/kg) in production stages Lipex 205™ Butyrospermum Versatile, low-spreading, liquid shea butter 1–5 0.5–4 2–10 – hot versus low temperature processing Low temp -53% energy consumption Parkii Butter (or) rich in unsaponifiables and linoleic acid, Butyrospermum delivering high stability and moisturizing Parkii Oil benefits to all cosmetic applications. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Suitable for low energy processing. mixing heat cool tempering Lipex Butyrospermum Fully traceable, low-spreading, liquid shea 1–5 0.5–4 2–10 SheaLiquid™ TR Parkii Butter (or) butter rich in unsaponifiables and linoleic Butyrospermum acid, delivering high stability and moisturizing Parkii Oil benefits to all cosmetic applications. Suitable for low energy processing. Breakdown of processing times 80 (minutes) for lotions made in laboratory 70 conditions – hot versus low temperature 60 50 processing 40 30 Emulsification & 20 hydrating polymer ™ Temperature (C) Cooling of emulsion Lipex SheaLiquid TR 10 Heating of oil & water phase 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 Lipex SheaLiquid TR is from a segregated time (min)

supply chain, fully traceable to the AAK hot process low temperature process Kolo Nafaso direct sourcing program that Low temperature = 30% reduction in total processing time and 40% reduction in the final cooling step provides hundreds of thousands of women shea collectors in West Africa with access to pre-financing, training and logistical support. A sensory evaluation triangle test confirmed there were no significant differences Empowering women. between the two final formulations. And when put to a similar challenge 2 out of 3 of you couldn’t identify the odd one out! * Improving livelihoods.

Securing the future. * Based on results of an ongoing sensory evaluation challenge taken by over 140 cosmetic industry professionals during April and May 2019

14 15 Our range of performance oils are sustainably sourced from natural botanicals and make excellent base emollients for a wide range of cosmetic applications. They offer enhanced oxidative stability and are suitable for low energy and/or or cold processing. performance oils

Akosun™ Helianthus Refined sunflower seed oil with a high 1–15 1–4 1–10 Lipex Omega 3/6™ Olus Oil (and) Stable delivery system with an optimized 1– 15 Annuus Hybrid Oil oleic (omega-9) content. Superior oxidative Camelina Sativa combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty stability and shelf-life compared to traditional Seed Oil acids (1:3) for restoring skin health. sunflower seed oils (OSI 20h, 110 °C). Suitable for cold processing. Suitable for use as a base emollient across a wide range of cosmetic applications. Lipex SheaClear™ Butyrospermum Clear, low-spreading, liquid shea with 2–80 1–50 Parkii Oil moisturizing and conditioning benefits High Oleic Brassica Oxidation stable canola oil (OSI 16h, 110 °C). 5–15 for creating translucent and transparent Brassica Oil™ Campestris Seed Oil Rich in omega-9 and omega-6 fatty acids. cosmetic oil formulations. Suitable for cold Suitable for use as a base emollient across processing. a wide range of cosmetic applications.

Lipex 109 S™ Gossypium Cottonseed oil stabilized with an optimized 2–3 Herbaceum Seed Oil natural antioxidant system. Rich in omega-6 fatty acids. Suitable for general skin care.

Lipex 120™ Canola Oil Canola oil stabilized with an optimized 2–3 natural antioxidant system. Rich in omega-3, ™ omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Suitable for general skin care. Lipex Bassol C

Lipex 203™ Mangifera Low-spreading oil derived from 2–3

Indica Seed Oil mango fruit kernels. Delivers a soft, rich Shelf-life (months) 50 40 skin feel without the crystallization typically Delivers high oxidative and associated with exotic butters. Suitable for 40 general skin care, including both anhydrous photo-oxidative stability and is 30 and liquid formulations. an excellent sustainable alternative 30 Lipex Bassol C™ Canola Oil Clear, high stability oil derived from renew- 1– 15 1–4 1–10 20 to low spreading mineral oils. 20 able canola. Excellent alternative to low OSI (hours @ 110°C) spreading mineral oils and synthetic emol- 10 lients. Suitable for cold processing and use In an OSI text comparing three canola- 10 across a wide range of cosmetic applications. based oils with different concentrations 0 0 of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), Ref Canola Oil HO Brassica Oil Lipex Bassol C™ Lipex Bassol C had the highest oxidative sta- PUFA’s C18:2 20 14 10 bility index (OSI) and the longest shelf life. C18:3 10 3 0

16 17 Sustainably sourced from renewable botanicals, our range of semi-solid and solid butters have been carefully optimized to offer varying melting profiles, crystallization properties beautiful butters: solids and skin care benefits. With this lineup we make choosing the best, most natural fit for your formulation needs as easy as possible. TYPICAL USE CONCENTRATIONS (%) skin sun hair lip color Product INCI (EU) Description care care care care cosmetics

Lipex 102™ Butyrospermum Refined and deodorized shea butter. 1–3 Parkii Butter Low color and odor. Suitable for use in low concentrations across a wide range of skin care formulations. beautiful butters: semi-solids Lipex 106™ Shorea Stenoptera Refined and deodorized illipe butter. Low 1–2 Seed Butter color and odor. Suitable for use in low concentrations across a wide range of skin care formulations. TYPICAL USE CONCENTRATIONS (%) skin sun hair lip color Lipex Theobroma Cacao Cosmetic grade cocoa butter with a high 1–5* 2–4 Product INCI (EU) Description care care care care cosmetics CocoaSoft™ Seed Butter melting point, superior crystallization profile 5–15** and unique soft, pliable texture. Suitable for skin care, lip care and dermo-cosmetics. Lipex Shea™ Butyrospermum High stability semi-solid shea butter with 1–10 1–4 2–4 Parkii Butter a superior crystallization profile. Suitable Lipex IllipeSoft™ Shorea Stenoptera Cosmetic grade illipe butter with a high 1–5* 2–4 for use across a wide range of cosmetic Seed Butter melting point, superior crystallization profile 5–15** applications. and unique soft, pliable texture. Suitable for skin care, lip care and dermo-cosmetics Lipex SheaSoft™ TR Butyrospermum Fully-traceable and advanced shea butter 1–5* 2–4 Parkii Butter with a creamy texture, high melting point, 3–30** Lipex SMP™ Hydrogenated Highly versatile, oxidative-stable, solid 1–20 20–30 rapid crystallization and documented skin Vegetable Oil emollient with a sharp melting profile for moisturizing benefits achieving unique texture transformations. Excellent base for creating aerated products *lotions and creams **body butters and efficient texturizer for cosmetic pencils, sticks and crayons. *lotions and creams **body butters

™ Solid Fat Content (%) Lipex SheaSoft TR Unleash your imagination to fashion new 100 A fully traceable, semi-solid shea butter with a slow, smooth melting profile formulations offering unique texture transformations. 80 Solid at room temperature, Lipex SMP transforms 60 that gives a unique creamy texture and enhanced sensory benefits. rapidly to a low viscosity liquid at body temperature 40

Solid Fat Content (%) with the potential to provide a cooling sensation when 20 Lipex SheaSoft TR has documented melting. So go wild with everything from precision lip moisturizing benefits and is produced using 0 only shea kernels from a segregated supply pencils that glide on like a balm to aerated soufflés 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 chain, fully traceable to our Kolo Nafaso direct that melt onto the skin at first touch. Temperature (°C) sourcing program in West Africa. Lipex SMP™ Shea butter Empowering women. Improving livelihoods. ™ Securing the future. Temperature (°C) Get creative with Lipex SMP

18 19 Our structuring agents offer good crystallization behavior and a choice of melting profiles The composition of the emollient and emulsifier you choose will always influence the viscosity, to enable you to achieve the desired texture and consistency for your skin care and color stability and skin feel of your cosmetic formulation. Our Akoline range of vegetable derived cosmetic applications. Based on vegetable fats, these triglyceride ingredients are designed emulsifiers comprises high quality ingredients renowned for their mildness. Well suited for to show good compatibility with other ingredients when structuring both emulsion and natural skin care, they provide beautifully soft and elegant formulations. anhydrous formulations and are particularly suitable for cosmetic sticks and pencils. Available either as 100% non-diluted or 50% water diluted, our ethoxylated shea butter reduces the potential for irritation typically associated with surfactant-based products and is mild enough for use in baby care. It delivers good foaming properties and improves viscosity in rinse off cleansers for skin and hair, including transparent formulations.

structuring agents emulsifiers & surfactants

Akofine ™P Hydrogenated Structurizing vegetable triglyceride. 1–4 1–4 Akoline MCM™ Caprylic/ Medium chain mono-/diglyceride with high 1–3 1–3 Vegetable Oil High melting point (mp 59 – 61 °C). Stabilizes Capric Glycerides solubilization capacity. Co-emulsifier for structure and increases temperature resis- o/w emulsions. Suitable for microemulsion tance in anhydrous formulations. Skin care formulations. (HLB 8–9). Skin care and color and color cosmetic sticks. cosmetics.

Akofine ™R Hydrogenated Structurizing vegetable triglyceride. 1–5 1–5 Akoline PGPR™ Polyglyceryl-3 An efficient non-ionic w/o emulsifier and 2–5 2–5 Vegetable Oil High melting point (mp 58 – 60 °C) and Polyricinoleate dispersion stabilizer. (HLB 3–4). Suitable for good thermal stability. Stabilizes oil based general skin care and color cosmetics. dispersions and increases texture in anhydrous and emulsion formulations. Akoline SL™ Sodium Stearoyl Highly polar anionic o/w emulsifier. (HLB 17). 0.2–1 Skin care and color cosmetics Lactylate Stabilizes liquid crystals. Releases lactic acid giving improved skin firmness and Lipex BC™ Hydrogenated Triglyceride base for cosmetic pencil and 5–10* 2–10 2–15** smoothness. Suitable for general skin care. Vegetable Oil stick formulations. Designed to control bloom 10–50*** and provide structure. Creates firm, smooth Lipex 102 E75™ PEG-75 Shea Butter Water dispersible shea butter. 1-3 1-3 and uniform textures that melt at body 100% & 50% Glycerides Mild non-ionic surfactant. Acts as a temperature and deliver a soft, creamy solubilizer for lipophilic ingredients, improves payoff. Also suitable for skin care. viscosity and decreases irritancy in rinse-off *body butters **lipsticks ***pencils hair and body care formulations.

20 21 HALAL TAYYIB H00103 A0097 ISO 16128 definition 01613 AS Life Cycle China Product Natural Derived Natural 2-0001-04-100-00 2-0001-04-100-00 Traceable Analysis Compliant approvals & certifica- emollients tions Akogel™ • • • • • • Akosoft 36™ • • • • There are several public and private Akosun™ • • • standards governing natural cosmetics High Oleic Brassica Oil™ • • • ™ and we strive to provide ingredients Lipex 102 • • • ™ that not only fulfill demands for func- Lipex 106 • • • Lipex 109 S™ tionality, but also provide compliance • • • Lipex 120™ * for approval by the various certifying • • • Lipex 203™ • • • bodies. Please note that all our AAK ™ Lipex 205 • • • • Personal Care ingredients based on Lipex Bassol C™ • • • • • palm oil are sustainably sourced and Lipex Cellect™ • • • certified. All products listed in the Lipex CocoaSoft™ • • • • • catalogue are from non-GMO sources Lipex IllipeSoft™ • • • • • and there is no risk for cross contami- Lipex L’sens™ ** • • • • nation of animal material. No animal Lipex Omega 3/6™ ** • • • • • testing has been performed. Based on Lipex PreAct™ • • • • • ™ this, we consider all products suit- Lipex Shea • • • • • • ™ able for use for vegetarian and vegan Lipex SheaClear • • • Lipex SheaLight™ purposes. • • • • Lipex SheaLiquid™ TR • • • • Lipex SheaSoft™ TR • • • • • Use the table on the right as a guide ™ Lipex SheaTris • • • when selecting ingredients that are Lipex Shea W™ • • • approved and/or certified according to Lipex Shea WM™ • • • specific standards. Regarding the ISO Lipex SMP™ • • • • • 16128 standards, we have indicated whether our products are considered structuring agents natural or derived natural according to the definitions set out in the guidelines. Akofine ™P For more details on this, and for all • • • • • • Akofine ™R • • • • official certificates, letters of approval Lipex BC™ • • • • and status updates, please contact • AAK Personal Care. emulsifiers & surfactants

Akoline MCM™ • • • • • Akoline PGPR™ • • • Akoline SL™ • • • • • • Lipex 102 E75™ 100% & 50% • •

*with 0.015%*derived natural content ** with some natural content

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