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Croda's Natrineo CR8 Wins Silver at Pure Beauty Awards

Key highlights
  • Natrineo CR8 is a naturally-derived emulsifier awarded Silver at the Pure Beauty Awards UK 2025.
  • It allows creation of water-in-oil-in-water emulsions with a single ingredient.
  • Natrineo CR8 is 92% natural, biodegradable, and supports RSPO certified sustainable palm oil.
  • It enhances skin hydration and improves the performance of inorganic sunscreen systems.

Introduction

On 24 October 2025, Croda International Plc announced that its naturally-derived emulsifier, Natrineo™ CR8, won Silver for Best New Ingredient at the Pure Beauty Awards UK 2025. The awards recognize innovation and excellence in cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and fragrance.

Product Features

Natrineo CR8 is a single-step, PEG-free emulsifier that enables formulators to create water-in-oil-in-water emulsions with one ingredient. It offers a non-greasy, luxurious feel, enhancing skin hydration and the effectiveness of active ingredients.

Sustainability and Composition

Designed with sustainability in mind, Natrineo CR8 contains 92% natural origin content, is 100% bio-based, and is free from Ethylene Oxide and Propylene Oxide. It is readily biodegradable, certified vegan/vegetarian, and Halal. The ingredient supports RSPO certified sustainable palm oil production through the Mass Balance supply chain model.

Performance Benefits

Natrineo CR8 improves the bioavailability of actives over time, enhancing skin care effectiveness. It also boosts the performance of inorganic sunscreen systems, enabling high-performance sun care formulations.