On November 3, 2026, specialty chemical company Clariant announced the launch of three new personal care innovations at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. These new innovations include a new hybrid UV filter system for high-protection sunscreens, an emollient for complex sun care and skin care formulas and a foam booster for mild cleansing.
Next-Generation Sun Care
Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z is a ready-to-use hybrid UV filter dispersion that combines three organic filters, DHHB, EHT and BEMT, with zinc oxide. Further, the cold-processable system supports low-energy manufacturing and can be applied in serum, lotion, cream and milk formats. In-house in vitro testing showed an SPF of 82.5 with Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, compared to 67.8 for an equivalent formulation.
“Sun protection has become part of everyday routines for consumers in Asia, and they expect strong protection in light textures that leave no white cast,” said Vipul Bhatt, head of APAC Personal and Home Care at Clariant. “With Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, we bring organic UV filters and zinc oxide together in one ready-to-use system, so formulators can create high-protection hybrid sunscreens with fewer process steps. High protection no longer has to mean high complexity.”
In addition to Eclipsogen CAP Duo Z, Clariant is also launching Sensotain ILS, a multifunctional emollient designed for modern skincare formulations. According to the company’s press release, the ingredient offers UV filter solubilization and enhanced photostability. Sensotain ILS is applicable to daily sunscreens, serum-like SPF formats and color cosmetics.
Rich Foam for Mild Cleansing
GlucoTain Pro P is the latest addition to Clariant’s “Gentle Giants” mild surfactant portfolio. This ingredient is an ultra-mild foam booster suitable for facial cleansers, makeup removers and anti-dandruff shampoo. In hair color tests, it reduced color fading by 30% compared with traditional SLES after three washes. Further, GlucoTain Pro P received an ocular irritation score of 4.8, in the non-irritant range. GlucoTain Sense is made from European sunflower oil and glucose, offering a palm-free sensory additive for a creamier foam.
