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Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres

Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres are not only the market-leading replacement for legacy microplastic powders, but also a high-performance sustainable sensory powder that stands on its own as a performance ingredient.

  • A sustainable sensory powder platform for Sun Care first – with additional proven performance in Color Cosmetics and Skin Care.

  • Suitable for mineral and hybrid sunscreens, daily SPF moisturizers, tinted moisturizers, BB/CC creams, skin tints and foundations, as well as pressed powders, loose powders, and lip & cheek formats.

  • Delivers soft-focus, mattifying, opacity, smooth glide, and a refined sensory profile across emulsions, anhydrous systems, and powder formats.

The market-leading replacement for legacy microplastic powders!

A high-performance sustainable sensory powder for modern sun care, color cosmetics, and skin care. Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres are biobased, biodegradable, non-nano spherical powders designed to function both as a replacement for legacy microplastic powders and as a standalone performance ingredient for next-generation beauty and personal care formulations.

Sustainable by Design

  • 100% Natural Origin (INO = 1 by ISO 16128)
  • Biodegradable (OECD 301B)

  • Renewable Origin & Clean Label Positioning

  • Microplastic-Exempt (EU/ECHA • EU 1223/2009 compliant)

Sun Care Applications

The leading clinically tested, non-nano sustainable ingredient for Sun Care!

An upcycled, biodegradable sensory powder for mineral and hybrid sun care that boosts SPF efficiency and lowers mineral load requirements, all the while delivering improved aesthetics! Please download our application guide for mattifying sunscreen, matte glow sunscreen and magnificent mattifying moisturizer applications.

Key Benefits for Sun Care Products:

  • Up to 119% SPF boost (at 2% use level)

  • Superior soft focus and mattifying

  • Reduced white-cast achieved

  • Improved sensory experience

Color Cosmetics Applications

Key Benefits for Color Cosmetics Products:

  • High-performance replacement for microplastic powders such as Nylon-12 and PMMA

  • Enhanced sensory and aesthetics

  • Formulation efficiency and control

  • Sustainable formulation versatility

A game-changing high-performance, sustainable alternative to microplastic powders for color cosmetics!

Replaces microplastic powders while maintaining or improving texture, payoff and application! Biodegradable, bio-based and 100% natural origin!

A Novel, High-Performance Sustainable Ingredient for the Personal Care and Cosmetic Industries!

Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres

The leading replacement for legacy microplastics while standing tall as a high-performance sustainable sensory powder!

Product Data & Information

A revolution in sustainable ingredients!

Natural, biobased, and biodegradable sustainable sensory powder for cosmetics and personal care that is used as a biodegradable replacement for synthetic polymeric microspheres (microplastics).

  • Soft-focus effect
  • Mattifying, texturizing, opacity
  • Smooth feel/ball-bearing effect
  • Stabilizing effect on emulsions
  • Highly compressible in pressed powders

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Jeremy Smith
Jeremy SmithSr. Manager | Product Management
With more than 20 years of experience commercializing advanced materials, I focus on turning sustainable innovation into scalable market solutions. As product lead for Entropic® Biodegradable Microspheres, I partner with formulators, brands, and strategic collaborators to develop next-generation products that deliver performance with a lower environmental impact. Let’s connect and explore how Entropic® can help bring your formulation goals to life.

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