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Powering Innovation Across Personal Care & Cosmetics
At The Catalyst, we offer ingredients that don’t just meet specifications — they elevate formulations. Our globally sourced, performance-tested materials are trusted across a wide spectrum of personal care and cosmetic applications, from clean skincare to high-impact color cosmetics.
Explore how our ingredients are used across key categories
Skincare
Our actives, fillers and rheology modifiers help formulators create textures that feel luxurious and deliver visible results. From anti-aging to hydration, our ingredients support targeted claims backed by science
Popular Ingredients
- Peptides
- Active Ingredients
- Hectorite-based gels for sensory enhancement
- UV absorbers & antioxidants for sun protection and repair
- Paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservation systems
Color Cosmetics
We offer a range of pearlescent pigments, fillers for a flawless payoff and long wear. Our mica and synthetic fluorphlogophite fillers help achieve smooth, non-cakey finishes.
Popular Ingredients
- Pearlescent pigments (mica, borosilicate, chameleon)
- Fillers for oil control and blurring
- Film-formers and dispersing agents
Hair Care
Support scalp health and fiber strength with active ingredients, natural preservatives, and conditioning agents that perform across rinse-off and leave-in formats.
Popular Ingredients
- Peptides and Active Ingredients
- Paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservation systems
Sun Care
Ensure high efficacy and photostability with our modern UV filters, boosters, and stabilizing agents — ideal for broad-spectrum protection formulations.
Popular Ingredients
- UVA/UVB filters and boosters
- Antioxidants for UV protection synergy
- Film-forming agents for water resistance
Body & Hygiene
Design gentle yet effective body care with our mild surfactants, preservatives, and moisturizing actives — ideal for shower gels, lotions, and deodorants
Popular Ingredients
- Natural moisturizers & humectants
- Mild, skin-safe preservatives
- Texturizers and skin feel enhancers
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