Algae for beauty: Lubrizol partners with Corbion on high stability, oleic algae oil for cosmetics

20 Jun 2019 --- The Lubrizol Corporation is exclusively partnering with Corbion Biotech to bring AlgaPur high stability, high oleic algae oil to the personal care and cosmetics markets. This collaboration combines Lubrizol’s formulation experience and knowledge of the personal care market with Corbion’s bio-based solutions and sustainable practices, as well as its knowledge of the algae space. The team is working on formulations using the oil, with a full launch planned for 4th quarter 2019.

Bio-based ingredients and sustainable solutions are a developing trend in the personal care industry, which is experiencing significant global growth. “This new collaboration allows our innovation teams to expand our formulation expertise, bringing out innovative bio-based solutions with excellent performance attributes,” says Jean Claude Deneuville, Global Director Agile Businesses at Lubrizol.

“Additionally, there is a growing demand for products that offer an alternative to palm oil based ingredients or its derivatives,” a spokesperson tells NutritionInsight.

Corbion has a strong history of collaborating with market leaders to bring functional and sustainable innovations to consumers, the spokesperson adds. “Our collaboration with Lubrizol is part of Corbion’s ongoing strategy to broaden the applications of algae ingredients in the market. Lubrizol is finding innovative ways to strategically respond to the bio-based ingredient trend, allowing our technical teams the ability to expand our formulation expertise and bring innovative, bio-based solutions to our customers.

AlgaPur High Stability High Oleic Algae Oil is an algae oil with formulation and performance benefits for a diverse range of personal care applications. Its key benefits, according to Corbion, include:  

• “Elegant sensory experience:” Silky, non-greasy feel providing excellent hydration and ease of spreadability,
• “Stable for formulating:” Superior oxidative stability with over 90 percent Omega 9 oleic acid, allowing for extended shelf life,
• “Mild formulations:” Free from known allergens, low odor and neutral color,
• “Sustainable production:” Palm-free, and produced with a low carbon, land and water footprint.

“Working with Lubrizol provides the opportunity to expand access and adoption of AlgaPur High Stability High Oleic Algae Oil in the personal care market,” says Marc den Hartog, Executive Vice President of Innovation Platforms at Corbion. “Corbion’s unique algae oil ingredient is a versatile, new ingredient for formulators to help meet consumers demands for sustainable, traceable and high-performance products.”