Sustainable, Safer Beauty Formulations
Your customers expect more than just preservation - they want beauty products that are safe, effective, and aligned with clean beauty principles. Today’s formulations need to be protected against microbes while caring for skin, supporting sustainability, and meeting strict regulatory standards. Evonik’s multifunctional antimicrobials deliver on all fronts including naturally derived, ingredients that provide broad-spectrum protection, enhance texture, and improve stability - so you can create high-performance products without compromise.
Why Choose Evonik’s Multifunctional Antimicrobials?
Evonik Dr. Straetmans pioneered the alternative approach to cosmetic preservation - shaping the market for multifunctional antimicrobials and setting today’s standards. Building on decades of expertise, we combine deep formulation know-how with a database of thousands of efficacy tests and dedicated technical support to help you find the ideal antimicrobial system for your needs.
Under the dermosoft® brand, we offer a portfolio of multifunctional antimicrobial additives that deliver beyond cosmetic benefits. Their antimicrobial activity provides a valuable secondary benefit - enhancing product protection while supporting modern formulation goals.
What makes dermosoft® different?
- Naturally derived & renewable-based for sustainable beauty
- Very broad portfolio, covering all application formats and marketing requirements
- Backed by evidence-based expertise and personalized service
Application Areas: Skin Care, Hair Care & More
Evonik’s multifunctional antimicrobials are used across a wide range of beauty and personal care products including skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, sun care, cleansing products and deodorants.
Sustainability & Standards
Evonik’s multifunctional antimicrobials meet high natural origin levels (according to ISO 16128) and comply with COSMOS Natural guidelines. They are designed to support sustainable formulation strategies.
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FAQ
Multifunctional ingredients deliver more than beauty benefits. They condition skin, improve texture, and enhance product stability—while also helping to protect formulations against bacteria, yeast, and mold. A smart solution for clean, effective beauty.
Formulators today face rising consumer expectations and tighter regulations. Multifunctional antimicrobials offer a streamlined solution: fewer ingredients, broader benefits, and reduced reliance on traditional preservatives. They support:
- Clean Beauty: Naturally derived, transparent, and safe.
- Formulation Efficiency: One ingredient, multiple functions.
- Well-accepted choices: fewer controversial additives.