Surfactants and speciality chemicals that have specific applications within the Personal Care industry

At Libra Speciality Chemicals, we help formulators develop successful personal care and cosmetic products. Our portfolio includes a wide range of high-purity surfactants and speciality chemicals, carefully selected to support performance, mildness, and formulation stability.

We manufacture our personal care ingredients at our Manchester (UK) facility, using advanced production methods and analytical testing, including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC). Every batch is quality-checked to meet stringent standards and market expectations.

Whether you need surfactants for shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers or skincare formulations, we deliver consistent, globally distributed ingredients at competitive prices—trusted by brands and contract manufacturers across the personal care sector.

Personal Care Markets

Decorative Cosmetics

Hair & Skin Care

Sun Care

Body Care

Oils & Fragrances

Product range applications

Shower Gels

Hand Soaps

Hair Conditioners

Hair Shampoos

Perfumes

Sun Cream

After Sun

Face Creams

Moisturisers

Micellar Water 

Why choose Libra for your Personal Care Products?

Our personal care surfactant range is formulated to meet the needs of modern cosmetic and personal care manufacturers. These ingredients enhance foam, boost lather, and improve the mildness and conditioning properties of formulations for skin and hair.

Our surfactants are used across a wide variety of applications, including lotions, cleansing oils, body washes, shampoos, and perfumes.

Key features and certifications include:

  • Vegan, Halal, and Kosher compliant options

  • Cruelty-free: No animal testing

  • Naturally derived surfactants available across the range

  • RSPO-certified for sustainable palm sourcing

  • Manufactured under ISO-certified processes

  • Member of the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI)

 

Libra products for Personal Care Markets Include:

Librateric Betaines 

Our range of Betaines can be used in an array of personal care formulations…

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Librateric  Low Salt betaine

Our Librateric Low-Salt Betaines are innovative surfactants with applications…

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LibraCare Alkylpolyglucosides

Our LibraCare Alkyl Polyglucoside (APGs) range of readily biodegradable…

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Libranox Amine Oxides

Our Libranox amine oxide surfactants are highly compatible, non-ionic…

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Libranol Alkanolamides

Our Libranol Alkanolamides are a range of highly compatible, non-ionic…

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Libranone Alcohol Ethoxylates

Our range of Alcohol Ethoyxlates have excellent properties for supporting …

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For over 50 years Libra has been setting the standards in the provision of high quality products and services to the chemical market. Our formula for success has been and will continue to be total customer satisfaction; it is the driving force behind everything we do.

Download our Personal Care Brochure to learn more or submit an enquiry to learn more about our formula for your success in personal care markets.

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