The Latest Innovative Beauty Care Products
Innovations that help your products standout
We’re always on the lookout for developing trends and unmet needs that can inspire breakthrough products and reach new consumers. Check this page often to see our latest and most exciting ingredients, backed by the proven application expertise you’ll only find at Dow.
EcoSmooth™ Rice Husk Cosmetic Powder
A silica obtained from upcycling rice husk, a by-product from agriculture. It is supplied as a white, free-flowing powder.
MaizeCare™ Clarity Polymer
A bio-based and biodegradable ingredient that can be used as a high-performing fixative polymer that offers curl retention, hair stiffness, and carbomer compatibility for crystal clear formulations.
EcoSense™ GL-60 Surfactants
Unique 100% bio-derived, non-GMO, sugar-based glycolipid surfactants and natural emulsifiers for rinse-off and leave-on applications.
SunSpheres™ BIO SPF Booster
A new biodegradable and bio-derived SPF booster that can be used in a wide range of sun care and daily wear SPF products.
DOWSIL™ 979 Emulsion
A 50% non-ionic emulsion of an amino functional silicone polymer, developed as a conditioning additive for hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and hair colorants.
EcoSmooth™ Universal Fluid 1100
Feedstocks made with what is left from plant cultivation after harvesting. It is biodegradable and ideal for the formulation of very high naturally content.
DOWSIL™ 1686 Resin
This high refractive index shine product has multifunctional benefits making it ideal for use in broad personal care applications.
UCARE™ Extreme Polymer
A bio-derived & biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer that can be used as principal conditioning agent or in combination with other conditioning ingredients in conditioners, leave-on products and shampoos.
DOWSIL™ EL-TIPS Silicone Elastomer
A new sensory enhancer offering an exceptional sensory experience while allowing to create formulations with more than 90% natural content.
HydroxySHIELD™ Polymer
This brand-new polymer provides a shield of multi-functional benefits protecting hair from heat, color and damage.
MaizeCare™ Polymers Kit
Go natural with our collection of bio-based prototype formulations.
CELLOSIZE™ HEC Thickeners
Dow’s sustainability thickeners trusted for over 30 years.
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