Amihope™ SB-103 : natural microbeads for a soft-focus makeup.

Mont-Saint-Guibert, July, 2024 – Amihope™ SB-103 is a new microbead powder developed by Ajinomoto thanks to the power of amino acid technologies. It combines the softness and skin-friendly touch of Lauroyl Lysine (aka Amihope™LL) to a round-shaped particle of Topioca Starch. A perfect 100% NOI alternative to replace plastic microbeads.

Amiaura™, a new way to treat pigments and powders

Colored powder explosion on gradient dark background. Freeze motion.

Mont-Saint-Guibert, June, 2024 – AMIAURA™ is a new solution developed by Ajinomoto thanks to the power of amino-acid technologies. It brings a new way to treat your pigments and powders achieving both functionality and respect for the environment.

New launches at in-cosmetics® 2024!

Mont-Saint-Guibert, February, 2024 – From 16th to 18th of April, we will be happy to meet you on our booth 1V88 at in-cosmetics® global in Paris.
Come to discover our new products :
– A novel alternative to microplastic bead with exceptional feeling
– An easy-to-use kit to coat powders and pigments with Acyl Amino acid, instead of silicones.

Hybrid solutions where multi-tasking skincare benefits are added to makeup formulas ?

Mont-Saint-Guibert, November, 2023 – In the past, the unique purpose of makeup was to mask the skin, with a touch of color for embellishment. Since the post-pandemic beauty routines are now more focused on skincare, makeup has been forced to evolve: nowadays customers require that it visibly improves the quality of the skin with each wear.

Say “NO” to microplastics…

Mont-Saint-Guibert – July 2023 – This month we focus on our Amihope™ SB natural microbeads that replace the usage of bad microplastic alternatives, and more generally on the sustainability profile of our ingredients.

Prodew™ P-DS-12, a humectant improving the skin penetration of actives

Mont Saint Guibert – June 2023 – The recent trend of dermo-cosmetics has lead to active developments in high-performance skincare products.

The Ajinomoto, R&D center has recently demonstrated potent penetration-enhancing effects of Sodium Caproyl Prolinate (brand name: Prodew™ P-DS-12).

Amisoft™ HS-11P(F) your natural emulsifier

Mont-Saint-Guibert, April 2023 – This month, we focus on our natural emulsifier Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate in flake format, an ingredient at 100% NOI, allowing you to reinforce the emulsions strength, to disperse pigments and to achieve cold process emulsification.

Season’s greetings…

Mont-Saint-Guibert, December 2022 – Thank you for your confidence, The Ajinomoto Personal Care team is wishing you a wonderful holiday season. All the best for 2023 !

Creating Transparent Oil Gels & More

Mont Saint Guibert, November 2022– This month, we present the Gelatinization Agents EB-21 and GP-1 which form a thin fiber network trapping liquid oils and turning them into “solid oils”. The unique texture created…

How to volumize hair without loosing manageability?

Mont-Saint-Guibert, October 2022 – Learn how Amilite™ GCK-12H, an amino-acid derived anionic surfactant, will help you creating a volumizing shampoo that leaves the hair manageable…

Amisoft™, the skin-friendly surfactant.

Mont Saint Guibert, September, 2022 – Amisoft™, The Hair And Skin-Friendly Surfactant will make your formulations milder and moisturizing. Check our data and shampoo formulation on reducing scalp oiliness…

Aquadew™ : a polymeric humectant

Mont-Saint-Guibert, June 2022 – Humectants are still very desirable add-ons in personal care formulations.  Here we discuss about AQUADEW™ SPA-30B (INCI : Sodium Polyaspartate),  a multifunctional anionic moisturizer derived from the amino acid aspartic acid.   1. AQUADEW™ SPA-30B is a polymer of aspartic acids (MW 3000-5000), with high affinity for skin on which it forms a non-occlusive film: … Continue reading Aquadew™ : a polymeric humectant

Say stop to microplastics : New natural microbeads

Mont-Saint-Guibert, May 2022 – As presented during InCosmetics® 2022,  Ajinomoto, Co. Inc is proud to launch  Amihope™ SB-101 and Amihope™ SB-102, two 100% natural alternatives to the plastic microbeads (such as PMMA and Nylon-12) used in Personal Care. Each year in EU, around 220 000 tonnes of microplastics (small plastic pieces typically smaller than 5… Continue reading Say stop to microplastics : New natural microbeads

CAE, a natural cationic surfactant

What is CAE? Mont Saint Guibert, April 2022 – CAE (INCI name : PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate) is a cationic surfactant derived  from L-Arginine, DL Pyrrolidone Carboxylate and fatty acids. CAE is an interesting preservative for natural cosmetic applications because it remains biodegradable.   Benefits: Mild to skin and hair Biodegradable Anti-static agent  Hair conditioning  ISO16128 NOI… Continue reading CAE, a natural cationic surfactant

Prodew® 500, the amino acid cocktail for your hair

Mont-Saint-Guibert, February, 2022 – Amino Shampoo is a well established concept in Asia, widely applied from salons to mass market brands. These shampoos contain either or both amino acid-based surfactants and amino acids supplement providing efficient cleansing, damage repair and prevention, soft feeling and an ultra-creamy foam. Prodew® 500 is an easy to use humectant… Continue reading Prodew® 500, the amino acid cocktail for your hair