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Kowa American Corp.

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Kowa American Corp. offers a wide range of chemicals to the Personal Care & Cosmetics Industry, including mineral UV filters (TiO2 and ZnO), PEO, Polyacrylate thickeners & dispersants, hair care polymers, microspheres, numerous natural oils, extracts, and derivatives. We work closely with our manufacturing partners and worldwide Kowa network (offices in 16 countries) to bring high quality materials and find best solutions for our customers. Part of Kowa Group (founded in Japan in 1894).
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Esterol PT-ISHV Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Esterol PT-ISHV is a unique, non-sticky oil that enhances adhesion to skin, excels in water repellency, and provides rich moist feel. It can be used in hair, skin, lip care and makeup products. Made in Japan.
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Gamma Oryzanol Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Oryzanol
Gamma Oryzanol is a unique compound extracted from rice bran oil. It helps improve peripheral blood flow, control dry skin, shows anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Best suitable for skin and lip care applications. Soluble in oil and ethanol, s...view more Gamma Oryzanol is a unique compound extracted from rice bran oil. It helps improve peripheral blood flow, control dry skin, shows anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Best suitable for skin and lip care applications. Soluble in oil and ethanol, suggested use at 0.5% to 1%. view less
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Glucomannan Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Glucomannan
Glucomannan is 100% plant origin material. It is bio-degradable and can be used as a substitute for plastic microbeads in personal care products. Glucomannan can absorb about 10 times its own weight in water. It then becomes a two-layered particle with a ...view more Glucomannan is 100% plant origin material. It is bio-degradable and can be used as a substitute for plastic microbeads in personal care products. Glucomannan can absorb about 10 times its own weight in water. It then becomes a two-layered particle with a gel-like outer layer and a solid core that helps gently massage and exfoliate the skin. Perfect for dry or sensitive skin. view less
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Inositol Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Inositol
Inositol helps improve skin appearance by reducing dryness, recovering elasticity and adjusting sebum secretion. It shows cell growth and whitening effect. This product is suitable for skin and hair care applications.
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Pearlstarch Kowa American Corporation Pearlstarch shows higher slipperiness and more even particle distribution, compared to regular corn starch. Its soft-focus effect is comparable to PMMA and slipperiness – to nylon beads. Great natural alternative to resin beads in pressed powder and liqui...view more Pearlstarch shows higher slipperiness and more even particle distribution, compared to regular corn starch. Its soft-focus effect is comparable to PMMA and slipperiness – to nylon beads. Great natural alternative to resin beads in pressed powder and liquid makeup applications as well as sunscreens. view less
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Rheolex® One-C Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Glucomannan
Rheolex® One-C is derived from the Japanese konjac plant, and is a 100% natural, non-sticky, nonionic viscosity modifier; shows high salt and acid stability, high water holding capacity, develops high viscosity almost instantaneously. Suitable for a wide...view more Rheolex® One-C is derived from the Japanese konjac plant, and is a 100% natural, non-sticky, nonionic viscosity modifier; shows high salt and acid stability, high water holding capacity, develops high viscosity almost instantaneously. Suitable for a wide range of personal care applications, including skin care, make-up and hair care. Typically used at 0.3-0.6%. ECOCERT, COSMOS certified. view less
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Rice Bran Wax Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Rice Bran Wax A-1 has melting point of 76.5°C ~ 81.5°C and is used in skin care, sun care and makeup applications as conditioning agent, occlusive or binder. It can boost SPF value in O/W emulsions. Refined and decolorized bead shaped grade also available...view more Rice Bran Wax A-1 has melting point of 76.5°C ~ 81.5°C and is used in skin care, sun care and makeup applications as conditioning agent, occlusive or binder. It can boost SPF value in O/W emulsions. Refined and decolorized bead shaped grade also available. view less
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Rice Bran Wax Powder Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Rice Bran Wax Powder shows SPF boosting effect and can improve the performance of formulations with TiO2. It can be used to improve texture for creams, as an exfoliating agents in scrubs, and in mascara ingredients.
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Rice Germ Oil (PRO-15) Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
Rice Germ Oil (PRO-15) is rich in gamma-Oryzanol, natural Vitamin E and Phytosterol. It shows high oxidative stability, anti-inflammatory effect and is suitable for skin and hair care applications as an emollient and moisturizing agent.
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Riceramide™ Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Dextrin (and) Cyclodextrin (and) Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil (and) Glycosphingolipids
Riceramide™ is Glucosylceramide derived from upcycled rice bran which is a byproduct of rice grain processing. Compared to other plant-origin ceramides, Riceramide’s™ major advantage is increasing fibroblast proliferation. Serves as an effective moisture ...view more Riceramide™ is Glucosylceramide derived from upcycled rice bran which is a byproduct of rice grain processing. Compared to other plant-origin ceramides, Riceramide’s™ major advantage is increasing fibroblast proliferation. Serves as an effective moisture retaining agent and supports skin barrier function. Primary use would be for daily skincare and specialized anti-aging applications. Made in Japan. view less
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Riceterol™ Esters Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Phytosteryl Rice Branate (and) Phytosteryl Oleate
Riceterol™ Esters provide a barrier to water loss in the skin, and are natural dermal and hair conditioning agents of rice bran origin. Great performance in hair care formulations to prevent color fading and enhance coloring effect, improve smooth and moi...view more Riceterol™ Esters provide a barrier to water loss in the skin, and are natural dermal and hair conditioning agents of rice bran origin. Great performance in hair care formulations to prevent color fading and enhance coloring effect, improve smooth and moist hair feel. view less
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Ricetrienol™ Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil Extract
Ricetrienol™ contains natural vitamin E, phytosterol, squalene and helps improve skin appearance by reducing inflammation, improving elasticity and barrier function of the skin. It is suitable for skin and hair care applications.
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ROSE CRYSTA®-CO Kowa American Corporation
  • INCI Name:
    Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract (and) Water (and) Butylene Glycol
ROSE CRYSTA®-CO is a functional ingredient made of rose petal extract. It inhibits hyaluronidase activity, shows radical-scavenging and anti-inflammatory ability as well as antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes. Ideal for anti-aging and p...view more ROSE CRYSTA®-CO is a functional ingredient made of rose petal extract. It inhibits hyaluronidase activity, shows radical-scavenging and anti-inflammatory ability as well as antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes. Ideal for anti-aging and premium suncare formulations. view less
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