Charkit builds natural ingredient offering
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Charkit Chemical Corporation announces distribution agreement with CRM International that gives it access to CRM's Plantec ingredients, many of which are certified organic by French firm Ecocert and offer a range of opportunities for personal-care formulation, according to Sept. 23 release. Plantec vegetable butters are ideal for lipsticks, face creams and cosmeceutical makeup, Charkit says. Plantec Blackcurrant Butter provides "heavy, rich texture as well as the sought-after anti-aging effect especially suited to night creams and products for very dry skin," firm adds, while Plantec Silk Olea Wax can serve a key role in sun-care products. "We encourage inquiries about CRM's distinctive ingredients and can provide personal-care and cosmetic manufacturers with the assistance needed in the formulation and reformulation of products," Charles Hinnant, president of Charkit, says
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