Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care is pleased to announce the expansion of its strategic cooperation with Stephenson Personal Care, a UK-based leader in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of soap bases and ingredients for the personal care market. The agreement, which previously covered selected regions in Europe, U.S. and Canada, will now include all European countries except Iberia, broadening access to Stephenson’s Durosoft line of naturally derived emulsifiers, solubilizers and emollients across the continent.

Stephenson’s Durosoft product range of emulsifiers are naturally derived esters, an alternative to synthetic ingredients, which deliver sustainable, multifunctional performance-driven ingredients for effective skincare and haircare. The expanded partnership combines Stephenson’s ingredients with Brenntag’s robust regional network and technical expertise, ensuring tailored local support for beauty and personal care brands throughout Europe.

Patrick Koch, Director of Sales, Brenntag Specialties Beauty & Care EMEA: “The Durosoft range is an exciting addition to our beauty and personal care portfolio in the majority of Europe,” says Patrick Koch, Director Sales Beauty & Care Europe of Brenntag Specialties. “It reflects our dedication to providing innovative, sustainable ingredients and products to brands and their formulators and manufacturers across Europe, enabling them to deliver impactful results to even more consumers.”

“This collaboration enables us to deliver multifunctional, plant-based ingredients to a broader European market,” said Rob Carr, Managing Director of Stephenson. “The expertise and market presence of Brenntag make them an ideal partner to support our mission of helping brands create sustainable and impactful products.”