Global specialty chemicals company Croda launches a new ingredient in the Infraveil range, Infraveil IT-600, a Cosmos-approved physical infrared-A (IRA) filter offering protection against IR aging.
Infrared radiation has now been shown to contribute to photoaging, a phenomenon in which the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and skin aging. With their growing awareness of the effects of the sun's rays on their skin, and recent press reports on the impact of IRA, consumers are looking for broader sun protection that goes beyond UV. Croda's Infraveil range meets this demand. Based on a patented titanium dioxide dispersion technology, it offers IRA protection validated by an external laboratory. Despite their large particle size, Infraveil dispersions guarantee a very limited white effect on the skin. It is therefore ideal for skin care, sun care and make-up applications. Used in conjunction with Croda's Solaveil range of inorganic filters, Infraveil can offer complete protection against sunlight. Infraveil IT-600 also has the advantage of being Cosmos approved, making it particularly attractive to natural brands looking for highly functional, innovative ingredients that respond to new emerging trends.
Croda International Plc, using intelligent science to create, manufacture and supply life-enhancing specialty chemicals, has been voted Britain's most admired chemical company for the fourth year running, and has also been named Britain's fifth most admired company.
The results of these prestigious awards were published on January 29, 2021 in a special edition of Management Today, and are the result of a peer review of corporate reputations.
The awards are based on interviews with board directors, analysts and City commentators, and are the largest of their kind in the UK. They recognize the factors critical to business success across 12 categories, including sustainability, quality of management, quality of products and services, and leadership. Croda's success in these rankings follows recognition by its peers for its environmental responsibility, with the company ranked fourth in this category, ahead of 246 other companies included in the study.
Steve Foots, Croda's Managing Director, commented: "This award, and the recognition of our peers, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our employees. It is particularly pleasing to see that our leading position in sustainability has earned us the respect of our peers."
"I am extremely proud of all we have achieved in such a challenging year. I would like to thank all Croda employees for their hard work and innovative ways of supporting each other and our customers throughout the pandemic."
