The Ultimate Guide to GREEN Formulating - Kinetik

The Ultimate Guide to 

GREEN Formulating 

2012 

At Kinetik, we strive to deliver cutting-edge, 

functional raw materials for natural personal care. 

This guide was designed as a tool to help you 

achieve your desired level of GREEN. 

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Multifunctional Antimicrobials 

Certified Natural Ingredients 

Product Name INCI Designation Description 

• • • Dermosoft ® 688 eco p-Anisic Acid Basil-derived organic acid with 

strong anti-fungal properties 

• • • Dermosoft ® 700B Levulinate Acid, Sodium Levulinate, 

Glycerin, Water 

• • • Dermosoft ® 1388 eco Glycerin, Water, Sodium Levulinate, 

Sodium Anisate 

Corn-derived organic acid blend 

with bactericidal activity 

Natural blend of organic acids with 

broad antimicrobial activity 

• Phenethylalcohol nat. Phenethyl Alcohol Natural, pH independent, watersoluble 

masking agent with good 

antimicrobial activity 

• • • Dermosoft ® GMCY Glyceryl Caprylate Natural wetting agent with strong 

activity against bacteria and yeast; 

Boosts performance of organic 

acids 

• Dermosoft ® GMC Glyceryl Caprate Natural wetting agent with 

selective antimicrobial activity 

• Dermosoft ® DGMC Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate Mild re-fatting agent with selective 

efficacy against Gram + bacteria 

• Dermosoft ® SLL Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Vegetable-derived surfactant with 

selective antimicrobial activity 

• • • Dermosoft ® decalact Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactyl Lactate Natural and mild replacement for 

triclosan; Highly effective against 

microorganisms associated with 

skin disorders 

• NEW! Dermosoft ® 

decalact liquid 

• NEW! Dermosoft ® 

decalact deo 

Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactyl Lactate, 

Triethyl Citrate 

Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactyl Lactate, 

Triethyl Citrate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) 

Oil 

• NEW! Verstatil SL Water, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium 

Sorbate 

Low-viscosity blend of Dermosoft ® 

decalact for easier handling with 

identical antimicrobial properties 

Natural deo-active with 

antimicrobial properties; Proven 

in-vivo 24hr deodorant activity 

Mild, water-soluble blend of 

potassium sorbate and levulinic 

acid with broad spectrum 

antimicrobial efficacy 

• ECO • NPA • NSF 1 

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Emulsifiers and Surfactants 



• Dermofeel ® G 5 L Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate PEG-free oil solubilizer and wetting 

agent 

• Dermofeel ® G 5 O Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate PEG-free surfactant for oil gels 

• Dermofeel ® G 5 D Polyglyceryl-5 Dioleate Non-PEG surfactant for 

microemulsions 

• Dermofeel ® G 6 C Y Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate PEG-free surfactant and oil 

solubilizer 

• Dermofeel ® G 10 DI Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate Natural vegetable emulsifier 

• • Dermofeel ® G 10 L Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate PEG-free oil solubilizer 

• NEW! Dermofeel ® GO soft Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate PEG-free emulsifier for natural W/O 

emulsions with light skin feel 

• • Dermofeel ® GSC Glyceryl Stearate Citrate O/W emulsifier of natural origin 

• • • Dermofeel ® GSC 

palm oil free 

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Natural, ethoxylate-free O/W emulsifier 

from sustainable, palm-free feedstock 

• • Dermofeel ® PS Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate O/W emulsifier of natural origin 

• Dermofeel ® PP Polyglyceryl-3 Palmitate O/W emulsifier of natural origin 

• • Dermofeel ® PR Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate W/O emulsifier of natural origin 

• • Dermofeel ® PO Glyceryl Oleate Co-emulsifier and bodifying agent 

• • • Dermofeel ® SL Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Naturally derived O/W co-emulsifier 

• • • Dermorganics GMS-SE Glyceryl Stearate SE O/W emulsifier from organic feedstock 

• Emulpharma ® 90 Sorbitan Olivate PEG-free W/O emulsifier derived from 

olives 

• • Emulpharma ® 1000 Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate PEG-free, olive-derived O/W emulsifier 

blend 

• • Emulpharma ® PG20 Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate Non-ionic, PEG-free W/O emulsifier for 

light, non-greasy emulsions 

• • • Plantec Natural 

Emulsifier CP5 

• Plantec Natural 

Emulsifier HP10 

Glyceryl Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3- 

Polyricinoleate, Olea Europaea 

(Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables 

Sucrose Polystearate, Cetearyl 

Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil 

Unsaponifiables 

Liquid, W/O emulsifier for use in hot or 

cold process emulsions 

O/W emulsifier with high skin 

compatibility 

• Resassol ® AGB Sodium Babassuamphoacetate Babassu-derived amphoteric 

surfactant 

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• ECO • NPA • NSF




• Resassol ® AGC Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate Cocoa butter-derived nonfoaming, 

cleansing surfactant 

• Resassol ® AGM Sodium 

Sweetalmondamphoacetate 

Sweet almond-derived surfactant 

• Resassol ® AGO Sodium Olivamphoacetate Olive-derived, mild amphoteric 

surfactant 

• Resassol ® AGP Sodium Palmamphoacetate Palm-derived, mild amphoteric 

surfactant 

• Resassol ® AGV Sodium Grapeseedamphoacetate Grapeseed-derived cleansing 

surfactant 

• Resassol ® Argan Sodium Arganamphoacetate Argan-derived mild surfactant with 

thickening properties 

• NEW! Resassol ® PG6 Coconut Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters PEG-free secondary surfactant 

derived from coconut oil 

• NEW! Resconcept ® PGF Green Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl/ 

Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan 

Oleate, Olive Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 

Esters, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, 

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate 

• • • Sucragel CF Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, 

Glycerin, Water, Sucrose Laurate 

• Sucragel AOF Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet 

Almond) Oil, Glycerin, Water, 

Sucrose Laurate 

• Sucrablend SP Sucrose Palmitate & Sucrose 

Stearate 

• NEW! Sucramulse 163 Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, 

Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose 

Tristearate 

• • • symbio ® muls GC Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl 

Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate 

• symbio ® muls WO Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, 

Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetyl 

Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprate, 

Cera Alba, Magnesium Stearate, 

Aluminum Stearate 

• ECO • NPA • NSF 


PEG-free concentrated emulsion 

for natural wet-wipe concepts 

Oil-gellant and emulsifier for esters 

and non-polar oils 

Oil-gellant and emulsifier vegetable 

oils 

Natural emulsifier from sugar beets 

ideal for skin care, suncare, baby 

care and natural product lines 

Non-ionic, PEG-free emulsifier, 

producing light lotions to thick 

body butters 

PEG/PPG-free emulsifier of natural 

origin with antimicrobial properties 

Easy-to-use, natural W/O 

emulsifier blend; Suitable for low 

temperature production 

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• • • symbio ® solv XC Caprylyl/Capryl Wheat Bran/ 

Straw Glycosides, Water, Fusel 

Wheat Bran/Straw Glycosides, 

Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Sodium 

Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl 

Caprylate 

Thickeners 


• • NEW! Sucrathix VX Microcrystalline Cellulose, 

Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum 

Chelating Agents and Antioxidants 


High-performance natural, PEGfree 

solubilizing blend 

A natural rheology modifier for 

emulsion and surfactant systems 

• • • Dermofeel ® PA-3 Sodium Phytate Natural chelating agent/EDTA 

replacement in liquid form 

• • • Dermofeel ® PA-12 Sodium Phytate Natural chelating agent/EDTA 

replacement in powder form 

• Dermofeel ® E 67 non-GMO Tocopherol Natural α-tocopherol for skin care 

• Dermofeel ® E 74 A non-GMO Tocopheryl Acetate Natural tocopheryl acetate for skin 

care 

• Dermofeel ® Toco 70 non-GMO 

Active Ingredients 

Tocopherol Natural mixed tocopherols 


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• NEW! Amaranth Seed Oil 

ORG (CO2) 

Amaranthus Caudatus (Amaranth) 

Seed Extract 

• • AQUARICH ® Glycerin, Water, Avena Strigosa 

Seed Extract, Lecithin 

• CLEOMILK ® Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) 

Seed Oil, Water, Glycerin, Sucrose 

Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Nigella 

Sativa Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis 

Leaf Juice Powder, Xanthan Gum 

• • Konjac Mannan Gel Powder Amorphophallus Konjac Root 

Powder 


Powerful, squalane-rich antiinflammatory 

suitable for dry, itchy 

skin 

Deep, long-lasting (24 hour) 

moisturizing active for skin and hair 

Moisturizing ‘phyto-milk’ that 

promotes re-fatting of skin; 

Reduces TEWL 

Plant-derived moisturizer, filmformer 

and rheology modifier 





• LIFTONIN ® Water, Glycerin, Panicum 

Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract, 

Tannic Acid 

Anti-aging active rich in silicon and 

tannins; Reduces wrinkle depth 

and promotes collagen 

• NEW! Mangosteen Mangostin Super antioxidant and skin 

soother derived from Mangosteen 

fruit; Rich source of bioactive 

polyphenols 

• Pantrofina ® PC Diglycerin, Pinus Pinaster Bark 

Extract 

• • Pantrofina ® OLV Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil 


Free-radical scavenger extracted 

from marine pine bark; Ideal for 

face creams, serums and skin 

soothing products 

Olive oil derivative rich in 

phytosterols; Anti-reddening and 

moisturizing properties 

• Royal Jelly 10GLY Glycerin, Royal Jelly Nutrient-rich dispersion of Royal 

Jelly in glycerin for skin and hair care 

• Plantec Avosterol A 25 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, 

Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) 

Oil Unsaponifiables 

• Plantec Aby-serum Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, 



• Plantec Avo-serum Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, 



• Plantec Camelina-serum Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, 



• Plantec Grape-serum Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, 



Soothing and anti-inflammatory 

properties; Provides protection 

against UV damage and aging, 

High concentration of omega-9 

Improves hydration and skin 

suppleness; Rich in omega-9; 

Promotes healthy skin 

Increases skin resistance and 

elasticity; High concentration of 

omega-9 fatty acid 

Balanced combination of omega 3, 

6, and 9 fatty acids; Regenerates 

and restructures damaged tissue 

Rich in essential omega-6 fatty acid; 

Reduces TEWL and nourishes the 

skin 

• Plantec Olive Squalene Squalene 100% olive-derived; Protects 

skin from free radical damage; 

Moisturizer and SPF booster 

• NEW! Pomegranate Seed Oil 

ORG (CO2) 


Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) 

Seed Extract 


Oily extract rich in conjugated fatty 

acids; Revitalizes dull and mature 

skin, smoothes wrinkles and 

soothes minor skin irritations 

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• RADICARE ® Water, Melissa Officinalis (Balm 

Mint) Leaf Extract, Disodium 

Rutinyl Disulphate, Hordeum 

Distichon (Barley) Extract 

• REFORCYL ® Glycerin, Water, Glutamine, Decyl 

Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, 

Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/ 

Stem Extract, Gynostemma 

Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract 

• NEW! Turmeric Oil ORG (CO2) Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root 

Extract 

Anti-aging ingredient offering 

protection from free radicals 

Emollients and Esters 


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Activates key enzymes involved in 

epidermal lipid synthesis; Visibly 

reduces wrinkle depth in eye area 

Oily extract derived from 

organically harvested turmeric root; 

Skin soothing and balancing 

• Dermofeel ® TC-7 Triheptanoin Naturally-derived mineral oil 

replacement 

• • Dermofeel ® MCT Tricaprylin Naturally-derived low viscosity 

emollient with excellent skin feel 

• • • Dermofeel ® sensolv Isoamyl Laurate Naturally-derived silicone 

replacement and powerful UV 

solvent 

• Dermofeel ® TEC eco Triethyl Citrate Polar, oily solvent with deodorant 

activity for natural cosmetics 

• Plantec Abyssinian Oil Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Unique emollient vegetable 

oil; Ultra-light and non-greasy; 

Excellent pigment-wetting 

properties 

• • Plantec Crambisol Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil 

Phytosterol Esters 

Unique skin feel and cushion effect; 

Skin soothing and moisturizing; 

Pigment wetting properties 

• • • Plantec Olive Squalane Squalane 100% olive-derived; Non-polar 

emollient with exceptional silky feel 

• Plantec Sensolive LD Hydrogenated Ethyl Hexyl 

Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil 



“Light and Dry” alternative to 

cyclomethicone; Rapidly absorbs 

into the skin 


Hair Care Actives 



• • • Dermofeel ® P-30 PCA Glyceryl Oleate Naturally-derived conditioning agent 

for all rinse-off systems; Provides 

anti-static & anti-frizz performance 

• • Tricorexina Hydro Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower 

Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, 

Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, 

Water 

Modified Starches 


Hair care active, comprised of 

water-soluble plant extracts; Aids in 

the promotion of hair growth 

• • Corn PO4 PH“B” 

Water-Dispersible Oils 

Distarch Phosphate Corn-derived starch with great 

absorption properties for creams, 

lotions and powders 


• Resplanta ® PGF ALM Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters Ethoxylate-free water dispersible 

emollient from almond oil 

• • • Resplanta ® PGF Babassu Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters Ethoxylate-free water dispersible 

emollient from babassu oil 

• • • Resplanta ® PGF Olea Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters Ethoxylate-free water dispersible 

emollient from olive oil 

Petrolatum & Lanolin Alternatives 


• Plantec Clear GL 15 Ricinus Communis Castor Seed 

Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil 


• • • Plantec Vegetable 

Petrolatum R15 

• • Plantec Vegetable Petrolatum 

VP170 

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed 

Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) 

Wax 

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed 

Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) 

Wax, Beeswax 

• • Plantec VL Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), 

Glyceryl Rosinate, Olea Europaea 

(Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables 



Stable semi-transparent gel 

Melting range 50-60° C; Identical 

hydration profile to Petrolatum; 

High affinity with the skin 

Natural semi-transparent 

alternative to Petrolatum; Intensive 

moisturizer; Water resistant 

properties 

Natural semi-transparent alternative 

to Petrolatum; Intensive moisturizer 

provides shine to formulations; 

Water resistant properties 

Naturally-derived emollient and 

lanolin alternative 

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Natural & Vegetable Butters 



• Natural Butters Various Natural butters from a variety of 

sources: shea, mango, cocoa, etc. 

• Vegetable Butters 

Certified Organic Materials 

Various Natural vegetable oils blended with 

hydrogenated oils forming rich 

butters: argan, jojoba, olive, etc. 


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• • • • Organic (Karanja) Glycerin Glycerin “Palm-free”, sustainably sourced 

glycerin 

• Organic Exfoliating Powders Various Natural exfoliants from organic 

sources 

• • Organic Shea Butter Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea 

Butter) 

Shea Butter for skin and body care 

• • Agenajel 21.387 Zea Mays (Corn) Starch Native waxy corn starch for use 

in loose and compact powders or 

emulsions 

• • • Quemina 21.257 Zea Mays (Corn) Starch Pre-cooked corn starch; Rheology 

modifier in emulsions 

• • Agenamalt 20.235 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin based on corn starch 


• ECO • NPA • NSF • ORG

Naturally Derived Materials 


Açai Phytosterols 20 Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Anti-aging active containing 

β-sitosterol, stigmasterol and 

campesterol phytosterols 

Agenaflo 9050 Corn Starch Modified Modified corn starch for skin 

care and decorative cosmetics; 

Achieves pleasant skin feel and 

velvety appearance 

Linseed Extract Water, Linum Usitatissimum 

(Linseed) Seed Extract 

Polysaccharide based humectant 

and film-former 

Alpha Bisabolol - Natural Bisabolol Natural anti-irritant 

Plantec Sensolive S Hydrogenated Ethyl Hexyl 

Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil 


Plantec Vegetable Mink Oil Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 

Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) 

Seed Oil, Squalane 

Leaves a unique, soft sensation 

and powdery finish; Long-lasting 

silky feel 

Vegetable alternative to “Mink 

Oil”; Absorbs easily to provide a 

luxurious skin feel 

Quince Extract 2.5% NP Water, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract Botanical extract providing 

moisturization and antioxidant 

properties 

Sabal Serrulata Lipophilic Octyldodecanol, Serenoa Serrulata 

(Saw Palmetto) Extract, Tocopherol 

Natural anti-irritant, sebum 

regulator and hair shine enhancer 

Yeast Extract SC-B Yeast Extract Deodorized live yeast cell derivative; 

Stimulates cell respiration and 

supports healthy cell function 


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Kinetik Technologies, Inc. 

8 Crown Plaza, Suite 103 — Hazlet, NJ 07730 USA 

tel: (732) 335-5775 — fax: (732) 335-0210 

www.kinetiktech.com — info@kinetiktech.com 

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