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JRS - J. Rettenmaier & Söhne - Plant & Ocean Based Ingredients. We create sustainable, natural and biodegradable functional additives for the personal care industry. From the selection of raw materials to the use of environmentally friendly manufacturing processes - JRS strives to fulfill high ecological standards. We have four different product categories: SCRUBS & ABRASIVES ● RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS ● SENSORY IMPROVERS ● FILLERS & DISINTEGRANTS Our products are made of Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Fruit Fibers and Alginates. All products are eco-friendly, skin-friendly, fast and easily biodegradable, made of renewable resources, vegan and Non-GMO. Halal & Kosher certificates as well as ECOCERT / COSMOS are available. With more than 140 years of experience in obtaining multifunctional and safe additives, over 3500 employees and 90 sales and production facilities all over the world, JRS is a strong partner in matters of natural ingredients.

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VIVASTAR® CS 052 Alginate

INCI Name:Algin
Ingredient Origin:Marine Origin, Natural Origin
Functions:Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Film Former
Labeling Claims:Naturally Derived, Natural, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Sustainable, Biodegradable
Benefit Claims:Moisturizing, Film Forming

VIVASTAR® CS 052 Alginate is a very effective thickener, film former and has moisturizing properties. Made from seaweed that is harvested from the north coast of France. It is the ideal additive for peel-off as well as rinse-off masks!

VITACEL® CS 20 FC

INCI Name:Cellulose
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:Exfoliant (Physical), Anti-Wrinkle Agent
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Edible, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Synonyms:Hydroxycellulose, Pyrocellulose

VITACEL® CS 20 FC is a fine, white powder with a particle size of 20 μm. VITACEL® is a natural based highly pure cellulose. It is chemically inert, insoluble in water, and an excellent substitute to inorganic fine powders. A suspension looks lightly opaque with nice skin feel. During application and distribution on skin it also can create a gentle exfoliating Balling Effect. Due to its neutral and inert character it can be used universally in practically any area of Personal Care without sensory interference, for example in Peelings, Creams, as well as in Tablets, Powders and dry products. This ingredient is also independent of temperature, shearing rate, pressure, or pH changes.

VIVAPUR® CS TEX Easy

INCI Name:Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum
Functions:Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Sulfate-free, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Natural

VIVAPUR® CS TEX Easy creates an opaque gel and is a compound of Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum and Cellulose Gum. It is very thixotropical and an excellent thickener & stabilizer for all kinds of solids in liquids and additionally sprayable.

VIVAPUR® CS 9 FM

INCI Name:Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose
Functions:Anti-Wrinkle Agent, Slip Agent, Volumizing Agent, Matting Agent, Absorbent, Anti-Tack Agent
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Edible, Natural

VIVAPUR® CS 9 FM is an extremely fine, white powder with a particle size of 9 μm, which was awarded with the PCHi Fountain Award "Green / Sustainable". VIVAPUR® is a natural based highly pure Microcrystalline Cellulose. It is chemically inert, insoluble in water, and an excellent substitute to inorganic fine powders. Due to its neutral and inert character it can be used after activation universally in practically any area of Personal Care and Oral Care without sensory interference. This product is also independent of temperature, shearing rate, pressure, or pH changes.

VIVAPUR® CS 032 XV

INCI Name:Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Xanthan Gum
Functions:Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin
Benefit Claims:Formula Stability, Non-Tacky, Non-Greasy Feel, Skin Adhesion, Mattifying Effect, Stabilizing, Sensory Enhancement, Oil Control, Silky Feel, Good Consistency, Soft Feel
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Organic
Certifications & Compliance:ECOCERT, COSMOS, Organic Certified

VIVAPUR® CS 032 XV is a fine, odorless powder that is used as a non-sticky, opaque 3D-stabilizer for multiphase systems such as emulsions, dispersions, foams or sprayable formulations. It is a compound of Microcrystalline Cellulose and Xanthan Gum. Due to its neutral and inert character it can be used universally in practically any area of personal care and oral care without sensory interference. This product is also independent of temperature, shearing rate, pressure, or pH-changes.

VITACEL® CS 250 G

INCI Name:Cellulose
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:Exfoliant (Physical)
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Natural, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:COSMOS, Organic Certified, ECOCERT
Synonyms:Hydroxycellulose, Pyrocellulose

VITACEL® CS 250 G is a white granule that is used as a scrub and exfoliating agent in personal care products (e.g. Facial peeling). This ingredient was awarded with the PCHi Fountain Award "Green / Sustainable". It is very easy to mix with low mixing or stirring speed in water and oil, biologically inert and insoluble in water and oil. It is moisture and heat resistant, independent of temperature, gentle shearing rate, pressure or pH-changes. It functions as a mild peeling agent for a soft skin cleansing.

VIVASTAR® CS INSTANT Powder

INCI Name:Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:Absorbent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Cleansing Agent
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Cleansing
Synonyms:Carboxymethyl starch sodium salt, Sodium starch glycolate

VIVASTAR® CS INSTANT Powder is an instant rheology modifier, swelling powder, and absorption powder. This light and soft cream provides high water absorption, instant effect, and a smooth skin feel. It transofrms together with water into a nearly transparent gel and is ideal for use in all kinds of dry and powder formulations.

VIVAPUR® CS TEX Sun

INCI Name:Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum
Functions:UV Light Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Natural
Benefit Claims:Anti-Pollution, Stabilizing, Skin Adhesion, Sprayability, Sensory Enhancement

VIVAPUR® CS TEX Sun is a new natural stabilizer developed especially for sunscreen. It helps you to create a very homogeneous spray mist and unique skin feel. Due to the very high thixotropic effect you have an easier distribution of the sunscreen on skin. In parallel you get a homogeneous stabilization and long term stability.

VITACEL® CS 700 G

INCI Name:Cellulose
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Synonyms:Hydroxycellulose, Pyrocellulose

VITACEL® CS 700 G is a white granule that is ideal for use as an abrasive exfoliating agent. It can be used as an alternative to plastic microbeads in a wide range of cosmetic applications, including Facial Care, Skin Care, Oral Care, and Hair Care.

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