Croda International Plc, which creates, manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals, has announced the opening of two state-of-the-art laboratories in France and Singapore, specializing respectively in textures and sensorialities for its global Personal Care business. The investment in these two facilities will enable Croda to offer new ideas and additional technical support at the request of its customers, while reinforcing its leading position in the development of innovation and formulation science.
The Texture Science Innovation Center, located at Sederma's subsidiary in Le Perray en Yvelines, France, will focus on creating new textures through ingredient knowledge and innovative combinations. The laboratory is strategically located at Sederma, known for its high-performance actives and technologies for the cosmetics industry, giving it a direct connection not only to these specialty ingredients, but also to the latest French trends in advanced texture formulation. This combination offers a unique advantage to Croda's customers in terms of both quality ingredients and formulation development.
The innovation center for sensory science, located at Croda's Singapore offices, will enable the company to continue its study of sensory trends in cosmetics, which are very important in Asia, while prioritizing its existing sensory portfolio and promoting knowledge and innovation in this field. Trends such as K-Beauty and J-Beauty constantly challenge global markets to stimulate the senses, so a laboratory of this caliber is ideally suited to the region. Through a data-driven decision-making process, Croda will enable its teams to push the boundaries, imagining a world of limitless sensory possibilities to deliver an exceptional consumer experience.
Richard Butler, Global Head of Croda Personal Care's Beauty Formulation Division, commented: "We are delighted to be opening these two state-of-the-art facilities, and are confident that they will provide excellent opportunities for increased customer engagement and collaborative project development. What's more, these laboratories will make a unique contribution to the creation of innovative products while meeting the ever-changing needs of businesses worldwide. By optimizing both texture and sensoriality, we will meet the growing demand for inventive technologies in Personal Care".
The official opening of these two Croda laboratories extends the company's already extensive global laboratory network, enabling it to offer consolidated formulation expertise to its customers and the market in general.
