Covalo is a platform that connects brands with ingredient suppliers and service providers in the personal care, home care, and food industries across 140 countries.

Covalo

At Covalo™, we are building the data platform for the consumer goods industry.

Our mission is to make this USD 3trn industry more sustainable, transparent, and innovative by helping brands better connect, collaborate, and transact with the right ingredients, packaging, and services suppliers.

Used by 5.000+ brands worldwide, we are today the most exhaustive platform in the Personal Care industry and have become a key player in the industry's digital ecosystem.

Our culture is built around 3 key pillars that define what we want to foster in the industry, but also the way we do business with our customers, internally, and with our vast network of partners: Sustainability, Transparency, and Innovation. 

Covalo launched in 2021 and is based in Switzerland.

⚡️ INDUSTRY NEWS FLASH - PERSONAL CARE 🗞️

1️⃣ Ingredient Launch: 
Kaffe Bueno is brewing up something special with their latest innovation: KLEANSTANT®. This natural anionic surfactant is made with upcycled coffee grounds. ☕🌿

2️⃣ Scientific Breakthrough: 
This Works fills the gap in functional body care by incorporating ingredients that have #uplifting and sleep quality enhancing claims. #holisticbeauty 🧖♀️

3️⃣ Regulations & Compliance: 
The SCSS has released preliminary opinions on HC Yellow No. 16, Biphenyl-2-ol, and Sodium 2-byphenylolate, deeming them safe for use as currently formulated.

4️⃣ Company Update:
Dyson has launched its much-anticipated hair care products, tapping into the growing mushroom trend with these new products designed to complement their range of styling tools. 🍄

5️⃣ Sustainability Update:
NIVEA revamps their iconic product packaging as part of their 2025 Sustainability Initiatives, including the iconic Nivea Creme, now housed in a blue tin made from 80% recycled aluminum.

6️⃣ Events & Tradeshows:
MakeUp in NewYork, happening 18 & 19 September this year, connects innovative cosmetic suppliers with skincare and makeup brands in the heart of the American beauty industry.

👉 Learn more about each update: https://hubs.ly/Q02M1cpW0

#PersonalCare #Skincare #News

Challenge accepted: Mastering batch records 📝🔬

Imagine racing against the clock, trying to ensure every batch is perfect while juggling clients' expectations... Only to find out your formulation won't solidify. What do you do next?

It happened to Dalia Hawley, founder of Dalia Botanique. In our latest blog article, she shares the importance of meticulously keeping batch records - they're your roadmap to #consistency and #quality. 👩🔬✨

Find out how Dalia turned this obstacle into opportunities for growth: https://hubs.ly/Q02LxBC40

#qualitycontrol #suppliermanagement #joincovalo #formulation

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant known for its brightening properties. But did you know it’s also incredibly sensitive to light, heat, and air? Without proper #stability, your Vitamin C product might lose its effectiveness before it reaches the skin. 

The solution? 🔬 Stability testing ensures that your Vitamin C formulation remains effective over time. This means that every drop of your serum or cream is packed with all the benefits you expect, from the first use to the last. 

Discover stability testing services on Covalo and make sure your formulations stand the test of time! https://hubs.ly/Q02LdwlR0

#FormulationChallenges #Formulations #VitaminC #joinCovalo

🍋 Enhancing the efficacy of Vitamin C through advanced encapsulation 🍋

Recent developments in #encapsulation technologies, such as micro and nanoencapsulation, have improved the stability and bioavailability of Vitamin C. These methods protect Vitamin C from environmental degradation, ensuring its potent #antioxidant properties are preserved for targeted delivery to specific areas of the body and skin.

Innovative delivery systems are further enhancing Vitamin C’s penetration through biological barriers, significantly increasing its effectiveness. For instance, liposomal systems encapsulate Vitamin C in lipid layers, safeguarding it against degradation and enhancing its absorption through the skin. 💧

Find cutting-edge delivery systems on Covalo: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ld5ZS0

#FormulationChallenges #Formulations #VitaminC #VitaminCserum

Challenge accepted: Formulating an efficient Vitamin C serum with #natural ingredients 🍊

Natalie Skiller, Cosmetic formulator and founder of Sweet Little Crumb, wanted to create a Vitamin C serum that was both effective and natural, all on a budget.

Vitamin C can be a difficult ingredient to formulate with because of its stability issues: exposure to light, air, and heat can degrade vitamin C, rendering it ineffective. pH levels and compatibility with other ingredients further complicate the process.

Explore how Natalie faced these obstacles and the creative solutions she implemented in her article on Covalo! https://hubs.ly/Q02Ln_NC0

#FormulationChallenges #Formulations #VitaminC #VitaminCserum

We’re excited to announce that Uute Scientific Oy is now part of the Covalo family! ✨

Hailing from Finland, Uute Scientific Oy brings an innovative ingredient, Re-Connecting Nature™ microbial extract, to the table. Developed at the universities of Tampere and Helsinki, this groundbreaking ingredient mimics the effects of biodiversity-rich nature on the skin, helping to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines and restore natural microbiome balance.

🔬 Why is Re-Connecting Nature™ a game-changer?
•• Scientifically proven to stimulate the immune system
•• Scientifically proven to enhance skin health, resilience, and appearance
•• Available in both powder and liquid forms
•• Safe and sustainable for skincare, face make-up, and haircare

Discover Uute Scientific Oy Oy on Covalo: https://hubs.ly/Q02KXPhg0

#CovaloCommunity #NewSupplier #SkinCareInnovation #UuteScientific #BiodiversityOnYourSkin #ReConnectingNature

The #PalmOil issue in personal care products is not easy to tackle - with different approaches and considerations. 🌴

One approach is to consider alternatives, while paying close attention to how these alternatives are sourced. 

Here are a few alternatives to Palm Oil to consider in your formulations: 
- Shea Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Babassu Oil
- Biotech innovations like Palmless Torula oil or Biosurfactant by Kaneka Belgium

Another approach is to find #RPSO certified palm or palm kernel oil and its derivatives on Covalo. This way, we continue pushing for the #sustainable production and consumption of palm oil. 

👉 Learn more about the issue and alternatives: https://hubs.ly/Q02LcjvB0

🌿 Unlock the power of the Mediterranean diet—now for your skin! 🌿

Did you know that the olive tree is a powerhouse of antioxidant properties? 🫒 In our latest blog, discover how ATANOR 118, S.L. is harnessing the potent secrets of the Spanish olive tree to revolutionize skincare.

Their Olivan range upcycles the by-products of olive oil production to create high-efficacy skincare ingredients that offer superior antioxidant benefits. One powerful compound in particular, #hydroxytyrosol, was recently recognized by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as a preventative ingredient against cardiovascular diseases and as an #antioxidant. 

These ingredients are a great choice for those looking to formulate sustainable and effective skincare products that rejuvenate the skin, while protecting it from free radicals. ✅

Dive into the science behind Olivan and see how you can bring the best of nature into your skincare formulations. 🌱✨

👉 Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02L3B5R0 

#Skincare #Upcycling #PersonalCare #Innovation #Ingredients

🧴 Palm Oil Free Formulation Guide 🧪

Spotlighting the Natural and Palm Oil Free Sun Lotion by one of our Covalo suppliers, evident ingredients GmbH

Who doesn’t love a light and easily-applied sunscreen, especially during peak summer? ☀️ evident ingredients GmbH has nailed a formulation that has light sun protection, but doesn’t leave a sticky feeling on the skin. 

With a combination of natural UVA and UVB filters and emulsifiers like Evicare® GSC pof and Evicare® GB, the skin is well-protected and feels smooth. 

The best part? It’s #Natural and #PalmFree, to drive sustainable practices and answer increasing consumer demands for palm-free. 

👉 Get inspired for your upcoming #PalmFree formulations by checking out the full formulation table and procedure: https://hubs.ly/Q02KWtms0 

#FormulationChallenges #Formulations #Sunscreen #Skincare

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