About

Evonik manufacturers a comprehensive portfolio of speciality ingredients, including cosmetics actives, conditioning agents, emollients, emulsifiers and surfactants for effective skin, hair and body care products.

As a speciality chemical distributor, Surfachem exclusively supplies an extensive range of speciality chemicals on behalf of Evonik.

Following its acquisition by Evonik, Surfachem is also a supplier for Dr. Straetman’s GmbH complete product portfolio. Their innovative line of personal care products include; antimicrobials, anxtioxidants, chelating agents, deodorants and preservatives.

Core Personal Care Applications

• AP/ Deo
• Baby Care
• Colour Cosmetics
• Hair Care
• Oral Care
• Skin Care
• Skin Cleansing
• Sun Care

Commitment to Sustainability

Evonik are proud to be a founding member of the ‘Together for Sustainability’ inititiative which aims to increase transparency and sustainability in global supply chains. In addition, they were also awarded ECOVADIS Platinum in 2021 for their commitment towards a more sustainable supply chain.

Dialog across the value chain is key for the responsible production of personal care products. Sustainability is not only important to Evonik’s Personal Care business, but for the whole Evonik group as a specialty chemicals company. In partnership, Surfachem and Evonik are working towards more sustainable products, people and planet.

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Evonik Product Concepts

• A daily care routine for underarm beauty
• Inspiring skin care formulations that go beyond water-less
• Beyond sun protection - sun care
• The natural hair care routine
• The all-rounder W/O emulsifier for well-groomed consumers
• Cleansing and conditioning formulations
• Water-responsible beauty
• Ways to make sustainability tangible
• Solid hair care and cleansing formulations
• Focus: maskne
• Integrated care solutions for the current COVID-19 situation
• Natural-based emulsifiers
• Formulation solutions for the deep beauty skintellectual
• Enjoy your UV protection
• UV protection through inorganic inspiration
• Curly you
• Treatment masques
• Skin textures 2022
• Micellar hair care
• Inspiring textures for hair care

Download Documentation

Catalogue of Products 2020 - Full product catalogue

Active Ingredients Catalogue 2020 - Skin and hair care actives catalogue

Product Protection Catalogue 2020 - Antimicrobials and preservatives

Deodorant Actives - Understanding different demands of deodorant formulations

Emulsifier Selection Guide - Emulsifier selection made easy

Natural Formulators Guide - Skin Care - The essentials of natural formulations

Natural Formulators Guide - Hair Care - The natural hair care routine *NEW

Key Technologies