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Introducing our newest aesthetic modifier Amaze Nordic Barley

A 100% natural visual and sensorial formulation enhancer. Amaze® Nordic Barley is a 100% natural, unmodified, COSMOS approved starch ideal for skin, sun and hair care formulations as well as color cosmetics. The pure barley is regionally sourced from Scandinavia and produced in an eco-conscious process as a side-stream of the beverage industry. It has excellent microbial purity and so is produced without the requirement for irradiation or other treatments.

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Key Benefits

Amaze® Nordic Barley is readily biodegradable, GMO free and without additives or irradiation. The INCI Name is Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour.

Creates a natural, sensory appearance in final consumer formulations

COSMOS approved raw material

Makes new visual effects like nude look possible in color cosmetics

Recommended applications

Skin and Sun care

Amaze® Nordic Barley helps to control shine due to its excellent oil absorbing properties. It reduces tackiness, provides more texture and delivers a softer feel while effectively replacing synthetic ingredients like Nylon-12 or PMMA.

Haircare

Amaze® Nordic Barley is well suited for dry shampoo with its smooth and natural feel on hair, enabling conditioning claims without the usage of cetrimonium chloride. It gives a feel which is less dry and less rough compared to other starches. Amaze® Nordic Barley provides a more natural styling with good volume development. It can also be used in other styling products like pomades and waxes creating new and enganging textures.

Color cosmetics

Amaze® Nordic Barley provides a similar light scattering effect to that of young skin which results in a nude look that corrects imperfections such as freckles and dark spots. The fine particle size and unique morphology makes the transition between covered and non-covered skin almost invisible. It instantly blurs appearance of wrinkles by softening edges through light diffusion.

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