The personal care industry is transforming rapidly. Consumers now expect sustainable and high-quality products, while personal care brands need to respond to changing regulations.
Sonneborn, an HF Sinclair brand, is a global leader in specialty ingredients and we recently introduced our expanded SonneNatural™ product-brand. Our expanded SonneNatural™ portfolio is reshaping how beauty and personal care formulations are developed and includeRenewable White Alkanes, waxy emollients and hybrid solutions.
Traditionally, cyclic siloxanes and white oils have been prized for their silky texture, spreadability and emollience in creams, lotions, sunscreens and hair care products. Now, those same high-performing SonneNatural™ ingredients can be produced from renewable feedstock. Through innovation, development and a deep understanding of customer requirements, our newly expanded SonneNatural™ portfolio offers:
- Superior sensory experience
- Stability, safety and purity
- Application versatility
- Regulatory and market needs alignment
Anticipating shifting regulations, evolving consumer expectations and strong compatibility requirements, ask for a formulation partner that combines scientific precision with agility. Sonneborn is that partner. And our SonneNatural™ range shows how far pure, future-readyingredients have come.
SonneNatural™ Fluidity
Our 100% bio-based Renewable White Alkane, SonneNatural Fluidity 40P, deliver exceptional purity and performance and provides up to 68%* (cradle-to-gate) product carbon footprint reduction compared to siloxanes and up to 60%* (cradle-to-grave) compared to White Mineral Oils.
Produced by patented technology at scale, SonneNatural™ Fluidity is an excellent replacement for cyclic siloxanes (D4, D5, D6) that’s odorless, colorless and GMO-free*.
- Readily biodegradable
- High-purity and UV-stability
- A perfect replacement to cyclic siloxanes
- An ideal alternative to low viscosity oils and vegetable oils
- Perfect ingredient for sun care, hair care, skin care, makeup and body oils
SonneNatural™ Affinity
SonneNatural™ Affinity covers our 100% plant-based waxy emollients, also considered natural petrolatum alternatives, using plant-based feedstock in place of mineral-oil derived feedstock providing the luxurious texture and protective benefits of petrolatum and wax:
- The SonneNatural™ range reimagined
- Petrolatum and wax alternatives
- Palm-free options
- Excellent ingredient for balms, ointments and creams
SonneNatural™ Synergy
Where performance meets customization. SonneNatural™ Synergy offers hybrid productsformulated with Renewable White Alkanes and conventional ingredients, providingflexibility across multiple applications and markets:
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Hybrid solutions
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Serving multiple applications globally
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Bridges the gap between compatibility, sustainability and cost
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Fully customizable for your formulation needs
“With these product lines we are able to match the changing regulatory requirements around the world while supporting sustainability goals with no compromise when it comes to performance.”
- Paul Lowther, Vice President, Global Marketing with HF Sinclair’s Lubricants & Specialties division
It’s time to move beyond “natural” into future-ready beauty. Sonneborn’s Renewable White Alkanes represent a breakthrough alternative to silicones and mineral oils—backed by patented technology and a commitment to performance and sustainability.
This breakthrough innovation, produced at scale, is for those looking to meet regulatory requirements and for a reliable partner on their sustainability journey. Sonneborn’s team of commercial and technical experts provide key technical insights and formulation guidance. Learn how these innovations help enhance biodegradability, reduce carbon footprint and support clean beauty claims—while maintaining the product integrity and stability your consumers expect.
Find out more about SonneNatural™ and our expanded product lines at Sonnenatural | Sonneborn
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