Emollients

High performance plant-derived emollients with sensorial excitement

Form and function—PioRena® emollients deliver what both formulators and consumers seek. These synthetic molecules, engineered with carefully curated branched structures, offer high-performance alternatives to silicones and petroleum-derived ingredients—delivering a comparable sensory experience with a more sustainable profile.

Incorporate PioRena® to refresh existing formulations or develop entirely new product lines. Beyond aesthetics, PioRena adds value through its ability to protect and enhance the delivery of oil-soluble actives, including UV filters, vitamin E, and more.

Created with texture in mind
Simplify formulations with multi-functional ingredients
Leading alternative to undesirables

Better Replacement Alternatives

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Endless Substitution Potential

Creating sensory profiles often factors the viscosity of the emollient used – light and delicate, or rich and nourishing. Regardless of what you are looking to create, a PioRena grade or blend will get you there.

Frequently Asked Questions

All PioRena™ grades are derived exclusively from plant oils, resulting in a high Naturally Derived Index (NDI) as defined by ISO 16128. We do not add any non-natural components, ensuring the NDI is as close to 1.0 as possible.

While our ingredients originate from nature, their final molecular structures are not found in nature—placing them in the category of synthetic under ISO definitions. In essence, we harness the best that nature provides and refine it through advanced technology to deliver superior performance and maximized NDI—offering brands a unique balance of efficacy and natural origin.

PioRena™ grades exhibit measurable biodegradability, made possible by the unique molecular structures and high purity we achieve during production. While it may seem counterintuitive, our goal was to deliver a superior user experience without compromising environmental responsibility.

This balance is core to our philosophy: to maximize performance while minimizing impact. Biodegradability is just one example of how we strive to do less harm—by design.

Our INCI names follow the nomenclature guidelines set forth by PCPC, and although they do not sound ‘natural’ they are perfectly indicative of the chemical makeup of the materials.

PioRena LIGHT: Hexadecane/Isohexadecane

PioRena PURE: C32-54 Isoalkanes

PioRena RICH: C32-54 Isoalkanes

PioRena GLOW: C12-14 Alkane/Isoalkane

PioRena SILK: C24-28 Isoalkanes

PioRena AURA: C36-42 Isoalkanes

Rest assured, the ISO 16128 Natural Derived Index for PioRena are 100%

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