NATURAL VOLUME FROM UPCYCLING
Biovolume 128TM: from linden tree buds a powerful ally for hair care
Linden tree is widely cultivated in Turkey for the production of tea, obtained from flowers, while buds are considered waste to be removed by sieving. Biovolume128TM is obtained from upcycling of the buds and it is a highly functional active ingredient which helps to volumize and moisturize the hair.
GLUTAMATES & ALANINATES
Cleansing technology for water saving
The concept of sustainability has become fundamental in today’s world. Avoiding or at least limiting pollution, and generally speaking reducing the human impact on the environment is one of the main goals in the whole manufacturing process of a cosmetic product
LIPODISPERSIBLE HYALURONIC ACID
New version available for oil-based formulas and specific for make-up
Hyaluronic Acid is undoubtedly one of the best known and widespread actives in cosmetics: its special properties make it particularly suitable for moisturizing and anti-aging treatments.
SAFE ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
Caprylhydroxamic Acid, pure or in a blend, as a sterilizing and antiseptic active ingredient
The demand for hand hygienizing products has increased enormously and many companies, specialized in cosmetics or medical device, have started or are planning to start this kind of production.
HAND CARE
How to formulate delicate hand washes and protective products for frequent cleansing
People all over the world have been advised to wash their hands frequently and carefully these days. Hygienizing gels are as popular as ever. And if we try to imagine life in the next months, when we will gradually go back to offices, shops, restaurants while still taking precausions against infection, it looks like this trend will keep going strong.
CO-WASH
Natural conditioning agents and delicate surfactants to replace aggressive shampoo
Co-wash – short for “conditioner-only wash” – traditionally means using conditioner instead of shampoo for hair rinsing and scalp cleansing. It might sound crazy to those who have straight and/or oily hair, but this technique is actually effective for thick, coarse, curly and dry hair,
EVERMILD L-ARG
Natural Arginin for hair color protection
Amik Italia has launched EvermildTM L-ARG, natural arginin by fermentation, pure and COSMOS certified.
Arginin is a multi-functional ingredient that can be used for different cosmetic applications.
VEGETAL ENZYMES
Papain & Bromelain
Enzymes are used in different industrial sectors, among them the cosmetic sector, where they have become more and more popular. Peeling, face wash, anti-aging, anti-acne and whitening treatments, face masks and serums are only some of the possible applications for these highly functional and performing ingredients.
CHELATING AGENTS FROM AMINOACIDS
A green and sustainable alternative to traditional chelating agents
Sino Lion has recently launched two new products: EvermildTM GLDA-30 (Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate) and EvermildTM MGDA-30 (Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate), chelating agents from aminoacids for an interesting, natural and sustainable alternative to traditional chelating agents on the market.
SUNCAT MTA
Double-layered Sphere for a new Sunscreen
All those formulators who tested themselves with sunscreens well know their snares: sunscreens are delicate, unstable, hard to use in a formula.
And it is a real challenge to get a finished product that is safe, efficient, and at the same time light on the skin.
EVERMAP 16K
RSPO & COSMOS Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Innovation is not only creating new products, but also review and optimize traditional products with new production processesthat improve both the product’s features and its sustainability. Sino Lion, distributed by Amik Italia, firmly believes in this concept, applied to different sectors: from surfactants to cooling agents, from emulsifiers to active ingredients.
9-TONE BLEACHING POWDER
New generation bleach for the perfect blond
A new formula of bleaching powder is now available, potentiated and re-balanced in the raw materials in order to get a perfect bleach.
Try to believe: you will be finally able to bleach up to 9 tones and have the yellow removed from the hair.
Amik’s laboratory is always at work to fulfill our clients’ highest expectations and propose new products to the market.
KOKO ML-40 & KOKO ML PLUS II
ECOCERT & COSMOS-certified Refreshing Agents
Amik Italia presents two fresh new entries in the “BIO” range: KOKOTMML-40 and KOKOTMML PLUS II, natural refreshing agents, ECOCERT & COSMOS-certified.
CATIONIC HYALURONIC ACID
Innovation in the hair-care world
Amik Italia presents Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, an innovative version of Hyaluronic Acid with a specific conditiong action on the hair.
CHARCOAL POWDER
The Power of Vegetal Charcoal: Absorbent, Purifying, Detoxifying
From the Asian tradition, a vegetal charcoal from bamboo burning: Charcoal Powder.
It is a 100% vegetal, ECOCERT certified active, with a beautiful jet-black color that will give your formulations a touch of elegance.
WHITENING FROM NATURE
A multi-target whitening & anti-aging ingredient, 100% natural, preservative-free.
SpecAWKTM Plus is a green and natural plant essence, prepared from ten traditional Chinese leading herbs:Panax Notoginseng, Gastrodia Elata, Poria Cocos, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis, Panax Ginseng, Carthamus Tinctorius, Salvia Miltiorrhiz, Paeonia suffruticosa, Scutellaria Baicalensis, Lycium. The main active components are glycosides and flavonoids.
EVERSMOOTH LC-HC01
Excellent Hair Conditioning & Repairing Agent, Liquid Crystal Structure, Silicone Free
Eversmooth is a blend based on Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine and Cetearyl Alcohol with great performances in hair conditioning and repairing, a perfect base for conditioners, masks, shampoo and hair treatments.
EVERSOFT SERIES
A New Generation of Amino Acid-Based Surfactants
Formulating “sulphate-free”, super mild and cost effective cleansing products is possible, using amino acid-based surfactants: Sarcosinates, Alaninates, Glycinates and Glutamates.
Key points: green chemistry, high technological process, high quality products, sustainability, eco-friendly.
4-BUTYLRESORCINOL
A Powerful and Safe Whitening & Skin-lightening Agent
4-Butylresorcinol is a whitening and skin lightening agent with unique characteristics in terms of efficacy and safety on the skin.
Hyperpigmentation is due to melanin accumulation, which can occur because of aging or disorders like melasma. The key regulator of melanin production is the enzime tyrosinase, and therefore this enzime is the most prominent target for all the whitening agents.
EVERMILD PGA
A Revolutionary Biological Long-lasting Moisturizing Agent – ECOCERT
Evermild™ PGA is a powerful active ingredient, based on pure γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA), obtained from natto gum (soybean) by fermentation process.
Originally discovered in the organism of jellyfish, that γ-PGA helps retain moisture in a strongly saline environment, this molecula – now available in a vegetable-derived version – represents an important and original resource for both skin and hair:
SUNCAT: SUNSCREEN OF THE FUTURE
New versions available for a more effective protection
Bionest, our supplier, has further improved the SunCat technology and launched two new references in the range.