Reawaken Your Natural Creativity at in-cosmetics® Global 2025

Stepan’s focus on low 1,4-dioxane and sulfate-free options align to the trends in the personal care industry. It’s exciting to see how these advancements are shaping the future of sustainable formulations.

Adding sustainability through a Mass Balanced approach and Sulfonate chemistry is truly innovative. Achieving ISCC PLUS certifications is a significant milestone. This certification allows Stepan to produce products using biobased, bio-circular, or circular materials, which is a great step towards reducing the Scope 3 footprint and delivering lower-impact products to customers.

These efforts are re-awakening natural creativity in formulating alternatives to traditional surfactants, like Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), without compromising on performance and sensory attributes.

Attend Stepan’s technical seminar on Tuesday, April 8 and discover more about how to Make New Formulation Habits Stick in a Mindful and Sustainable Way with BIO-TERGE® AS-40 HASB and its mass balance version, ALPHA-STEP® PC-48, and STEPANBLEND® ASF. 

NINOL® CAA is a great way to elevate cleansing products, making them not only effective by achieving high viscosities and good foam in sulfate-free formulation,  but also gentle on the skin and environmentally friendly. This ingredient can enhance the sensory experience, providing a luxurious feel while maintaining sustainability.

STEPANQUAT® Soleil, with its bio-based and high-active properties, is a fantastic addition to any eco-conscious hair care line. The use of regionally sourced raw materials not only supports sustainability but also reduces transport-related emissions. Offering products like moisturizing shampoo bars, curl definers, and leave-in conditioner bars that are packaging-free is a great way to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

STEPANQUAT® Soleil is an excellent choice for nourishing and managing textured hair, which often needs extra care and attention and make it ideal for creating inclusive hair care products that cater to the unique needs of curly and kinky hair types. Download the Textured Hair Care brochure to see the impact these ingredients can have on creating more manageable and healthy hair.

Stepan’s Natural Emollients are a fantastic addition to any personal care formulation, offering a range of benefits for skin and hair care products. These emollients are derived from natural sources, making them an excellent choice for eco-conscious consumers looking for sustainable and effective ingredients. Comprising buttery solids and smooth liquids, Stepan's natural emollients deliver a broad range of sensory characteristics. Download one of our Natural Emollients brochures to explore our portfolio.

Under the Greenlight: Discover Stepan Personal Care's most eco-friendly solutions! A great reference to those ingredients with various green certifications.

STEPAN-MIILD GCC Series: Both STEPAN-MILD GCC/MB and STEPAN-MILD GCC-FL/MB are COSMOS-approved. Try them in hair conditioners, shampoos, body scrubs and face gels. They also are suitable for cold process emulsions or "melting butter" textures.