Calumet Penreco announced the launch of its new hybrid petrolatum products. These four new hybrid petrolatums combine Snow White Petrolatum USP with one of four natural oils: macadamia nut oil, avocado oil, safflower oil, and olive oil.
These new hybrid petrolatums allow formulators to incorporate higher percentages of renewable resources while maintaining the beneficial properties of the Snow White Petroleum. The key attributes of these innovative new hybrid blends include moisturisation and skin barrier protection and repair. Their rich feel and added smoothness make these blends especially suitable for skin care formulations. Potential applications include: skin care, lip care, sun care, hair care, ointments, bar soaps and bath products. “We recognised that consumers ask for products that are natural or naturally derived but above all are effective and overall efficacy appears to be an issue with natural products. It is well documented that the moisturisation that petrolatum brings to the table is unsurpassed by any (natural or otherwise) product. Now with the new Calumet Penreco Hybrid Petrolatum blends, customers can have the best of both worlds – a natural product that offers the best moisturisation properties,” Rich Callahan, global sales manager for Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP, explained. “And we are very confident that our new products will live up to the expectations of consumers as well as formulators,” he added. Combining petrolatum with natural ingredients like macadamia nut oil is the natural step to creating the best possible skin care products that still promote moisturisation; the most sought-after product requirement.
