Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Ingredients

Hydrolite 5 green is a next-generation, bio-based pentylene glycol produced by Symrise through a patented process that converts sugar-cane bagasse, a renewable by-product of sugar production, into a clear, slightly viscous diol. Featuring 100 percent bio-based carbon and meeting COSMOS standards for natural cosmetics, Hydrolite 5 green serves as a direct drop-in replacement for conventional pentylene glycol while reinforcing Symrise’s commitment to sustainable sourcing and transparent supply chains.

This multifunctional ingredient delivers over six distinct performance benefits: it enhances the hydration and water-binding capacity of skin, boosts the efficacy of active compounds, improves sensorial qualities and formulation aesthetics, stabilizes emulsions, and provides product protection by reducing free-water availability that can foster microbial growth. Its efficacy is maintained across a broad pH range (3–12) and at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for a wide spectrum of personal-care applications, including skin lotions, serums, hair-care formulations, and decorative cosmetics.

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