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Welcome to Adina Cosmetic Ingredients, a premier distributor of cosmetic ingredients in the UK since 1991. Adina represents some of the world's leading manufacturers of cosmetic ingredients, offering a wide range of active & functional ingredients for virtually all types of skin, body and hair care products. Our portfolio includes: Delivery Systems, Anti-aging "actives", Colours and Pigments for decorative cosmetics, UV Filters and Sun Protection products, Natural Extracts, Exfoliants, Vitamins, Vegetable Oils, Emulsifiers, Emollients and Polymers, and much more, to help you formulate your products.

Simply select the application area of interest and discover the products that we would recommend to give you the benefits you seek.

This site is designed to give a taste of what Adina can offer you and we hope you find it useful, however, the site cannot reflect the full complexity of modern cosmetics and we often find a phone call can open up all sorts of possibilities that had not been previously considered.

If you would like to discuss concepts or claims or are looking for new ideas - please contact us as Adina can offer a comprehensive package of the latest ingredients and ideas for skin and hair care, colour cosmetics and sun protection.

Thalassine 2 (June 2009)

BiotechMarine have introduced Thalassine 2, a new water soluble Matricaria maritima extract which acts on the expression of cutaneous neurotransmitters Substance P and Acetylcholine to limit contractions and relaxes the cells. At the same time, it contributes to restoring an optimum 3D architecture by stimulating the synthesis of collagen.

The sensitivity reactions and mechanical constraints of the epidermis are transmitted to cutaneous tissue via the extracellular matrix. The ... Click here for whole story

Lipo® SFS-5 (May 2009)

Lipo® SFS-5 is a non-silicone substitute for cyclomethicone D5.

This elegant fluid provides the same performance features as cyclomethicone D5 without the drying and whitening effect of volatile silicone fluid. Cyclomethicones cause de-fatting or “whitening of the skin, noticeable in the valley” or line folds. Lipo® SFS-5 will also mask the whitening effect of antiperspirant salts and stearyl alcohol residue on dark clothing and skin. With an elegant skin-feel and f ... Click here for whole story