Stop the guesswork and optimize your formula’s shelf-life with evidence-based expertise.
Antioxidants & Chelators for High Performance Oxidation Protection
Oxidation can dull color, alter fragrance, degrade actives, and shorten shelf-life of cosmetic products. Evonik’s dermofeel® antioxidants and dermofeel® PA chelating agents are designed to protect your formulation naturally - unlocking ingredient synergies that stabilize performance, support clean beauty claims, and advance your sustainability profile with renewable, non-GMO solutions.
dermofeel® – Natural Protection for Your Formulations
Our dermofeel® range offers effective, nature-based solutions to protect your formulation against oxidation.
- Antioxidants interrupt oxidation, preserve color and fragrance, and maintain active potency
- Chelating agents bind metals that trigger oxidation, boosting antioxidant performance and formula resilience
By combining our natural mixed tocopherols with chelating agents from renewable, non-GMO sources, you can achieve the desired protection for your formulation.
Why Choose dermofeel®?
- 100% renewable-based
- Natural cosmetics–compliant
- Easy to use and backed by technical expertise
Application Areas
Effective across skin care, hair care, sun care, color cosmetics, and cleansing our dermofeel® range is particularly valuable in:
- Fragrance-rich formulations prone to scent shift
- Oil-rich, active-loaded, and natural formulations
- Active-dense or botanical concepts where potency must be preserved
- Color formulations where hue stability is critical
Ready to build oxidation resilience into your next launch?
Explore the dermofeel® antioxidant and dermofeel® PA chelating portfolios or get in touch to discuss your formulation.
FAQ
Antioxidants and chelators can be used in cosmetic formulations to mitigate oxidative stress . Antioxidants neutralize free radicals to protect oils, fragrances, and sensitive actives from degradation. Chelators bind trace metal ions (e.g., iron, copper) that catalyze oxidation, helping prevent discoloration, off-odors, and viscosity drift. Together, they deliver proactive, long-lasting stability with fewer reformulations.
Formulators are aiming for cleaner labels, longer shelf-life, and consistent sensorials, while navigating tighter regulatory expectations. A smart antioxidant–chelator system helps you achieve all three:
- Shelf-life optimization: Protects sensitive lipids, natural pigments, and active compounds.
- Formulation efficiency: One synergistic system; fewer “band-aid” fixes later.
- Clean & transparent: Naturally derived, renewable-based solutions fit for modern beauty.
- Consumer trust: Color, scent, and texture stay true.