Body cleansing is a vital part of daily personal care, contributing not only to hygiene but also to overall health and well-being. Millions of people around the world rely on products like shower gels, scrubs, and cleansing powders every day—and expectations are rising. Consumers want more than just clean skin; they are looking for products that are gentle, effective, and environmentally responsible.
At Evonik, we help personal care brands meet these demands with innovative, biodegradable and nature-identical ingredient solutions backed by decades of scientific expertise. Our body cleansing portfolio supports a wide range of formats and functions—from hydration and exfoliation to skin barrier support and transformative textures. We are committed to enabling a sustainable transformation of the industry by collaborating closely with partners across the value chain.
Why Choose Evonik for Body Cleansing?
- Multifunctional Performance: Specialty and silica-based ingredients for gentle cleansing, hydration, and transformative textures.
- Sustainability Leadership: Biodegradable and nature-identical solutions and waterless format enablers for eco-conscious formulations.
- Skin Health Focus: Ceramide technology and glycolipid biosurfactants that strengthen the skin barrier while cleansing.
- Global Expertise: Technical support and formulation guidance from our worldwide network to accelerate product development.
Highlight Solutions by Application
Discover how Evonik’s science-backed ingredients enable innovative body cleansing formats, from hydrating washes and exfoliating scrubs to transformative powder-to-foam systems, while supporting skin health and sustainability.
Hydrating Body Washes & Shower Gels
Create gentle, skin-friendly formulations with enhanced moisture and sensory appeal.
- Naturally derived surfactants for ultra-mild cleansing and excellent skin compatibility.
- Skin conditioning ingredients that improve hydration and leave a soft, smooth after-feel.
- Fumed silica for rheology control and emulsion stabilization, enabling silky, non-greasy textures.
Exfoliating Cleansers & Scrubs
Deliver effective exfoliation while maintaining skin comfort and mildness.
- Biodegradable exfoliating particles for gentle skin renewal and a smooth finish.
- Hydrated silica for mild exfoliation and sebum absorption, ideal for purifying cleansers.
Powder-to-Foam & Transformative Formats
Innovate with formats that surprise and delight—while staying eco-conscious.
- Precipitated silica that enables powder-to-foam systems and supports natural claims as a naturally derived mineral ingredient.
- Multifunctional polymers for texture enhancement and stability in waterless or transformative formats.
Skin Barrier & Treatment Support
Go beyond cleansing with ingredients that support skin health and resilience.
- Advanced ceramide technology that strengthens the skin barrier and enhances hydration.
- Glycolipid biosurfactant systems designed to cleanse the skin effectively while strengthening the skin barrier.
Your Evonik Advantage
- Clean Beauty Ready: Ingredients designed for sensitive skin and natural body cleansing formulations.
- Eco-Conscious Innovation: Specialty and silica technologies that support biodegradable and nature-identical ingredients and resource-savingsustainable cleansing solutions.
- Global Support: Our experts partner with you to optimize performance, compliance, and consumer appeal.
Ready to Elevate Your Body Cleansing Formulations?
Discover ingredient solutions that combine skin health, sensory appeal, and sustainability for next-generation body cleansing.
Explore our science-backed portfolio or connect with our global experts today to support your new developments with ingredient systems that adapt to diverse formats, from shower gels to transformative cleansing textures.
