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Independent Chemical Corporation will be showcasing Vevy Europe’s Skin Sustainability products at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Supplier’s Day event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on May 7-8.

Sodium Citrate is the natural sodium salt of citric acid. It retains citric acid’s sour taste and is used as a sour salt flavor additive and as a food preservative. It is also used to control acidity and acts as a stabilizer in the production of various food products. In cosmetics, sodium citrate serves as a buffering agent to control pH level and as a preservative to prevent contamination and degradation by microorganisms. It even has several medical applications. Independent Chemical is pleased to offer sodium citrate as part of its extensive product line.

Look into the wide array of consumer skin care products on the market today and you will inevitably see hydroxy acids listed as active ingredients in many of them. Used for centuries for skin rejuvenation, hydroxy acids weaken the bonds that hold dead skin cells together and promote exfoliation, revealing the healthy skin cells underneath. They are also used in slightly higher concentrations to help improve skin pigment and texture.

Borax Decahydrate, also known as Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate or simply Borax, is a naturally occurring compound used widely in detergents and cleaning agents. A salt of boric acid, its typical form is a white powder consisting of soft water-soluble crystals. Its anti-fungal properties make it useful in treating certain skin conditions, and it is also used in pest control applications. Borax has several industrial applications as well, including use as a flux to eliminate undesired metal oxides and use in flame retardants.

Alpha Olefin Sulfonate is a type of non-sulfate anionic surfactant widely used today in shampoos and other bath products due to its skin mildness, cleaning and foaming characteristics and its ability to mix well with water to remove dirt and oils.

Citric acid is one of the most common food additives and is also commonly found in cleaners and cosmetics. This organic acid occurs naturally in vegetables and fruits, with its highest concentration occurring in citrus fruits. Until the early 20th century, the production of citric acid for commercial applications involved extraction from citrus fruits such as lemons. When it was discovered that citric acid could be acquired more cheaply via fermentation, this became the standard production method. Today the mold Aspergillus niger is typically used for commercial production.