Univar Solutions secures deal to distribute Phenbiox cosmetic ingredients in Brazil

BRAZIL – Univar Solutions, a global chemical and ingredients distributor, has partnered with Phenbiox , an Italian manufacturer of natural and active cosmetics ingredients, to to distribute their cosmetics ingredients in Brazil, through its Ingredients and Specialities (I+S) division.

According to the company, the partnership significantly strengthens Univar Solutions’ ingredient portfolio in one of the world’s largest cosmetics markets, offering customers access to Phenbiox’s broad range of natural and sustainably sourced skin and hair care ingredients.

Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions, stated, “Our partnership with Phenbiox represents a substantial step forward in our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers.” 

“Phenbiox’s exceptional range of natural-origin actives and extracts will enable us to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious and effective beauty and personal care products.”

Phenbiox develops organic, Italy-made cosmetic ingredients inspired by the country’s rich biodiversity, using patented extraction methods that ensure full bioactivity from plants and fruits. 

The brand’s focus on sustainable innovation, eco-friendly packaging, and high-performance plant-based actives supports Univar Solutions’ efforts to advance responsible sourcing and build a more sustainable supply chain.

Univar Solutions’ I+S portfolio provides essential speciality ingredients that support the development of innovative, high-performance beauty and personal care products. 

The company emphasizes sustainability, quality, and technical expertise to help brands stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Its beauty and personal care division serves a wide range of sectors, including skincare, haircare, body care, sun care, and colour cosmetics. 

Backed by global Solution Centres and flagship labs in key regions, Univar delivers customized solutions aligned with emerging market trends.

Recently, Univar Solutions partnered with BASF to become the exclusive distributor of LuquaSorb Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) in North America, marking a significant step in industrial liquid management. 

These advanced polymers, capable of absorbing up to 500 times their weight in liquid, are designed for diverse applications such as coatings, adhesives, sealants, energy, mining, and environmental remediation. 

LuquaSorb comes in three specialized grades, Q1, M1, and B1, offering varied gel strengths, speeds, and capacities to support versatile, market-specific applications.

The collaboration combines BASF’s technology with Univar’s extensive distribution network, ensuring customers access to high-performance, non-hazardous solutions tailored to their needs.

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