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Cosmetics & Personal Care Applications

Cosmetics & Personal Care Applications – Cosmetic Ingredients

DuPont is the world’s leading supplier of Glypure®, an ideal glycolic acid for use in a variety of personal products, such as those for skin, hair, nails and cuticle care. Glypure® glycolic acid is also among the most popular active hair care and cosmetic ingredients, and has strong consumer recognition in many personal care products.

We earned the distinction for being a leading supplier by providing exceptional cosmetic ingredient purity levels, a consistently reliable supply, and outstanding technical support. Our glycolic acid manufacturing facility, located in Belle, West Virginia, is ISO 9001:2000 certified and uses a continuous process 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This not only ensures ready availability, it also eliminates the batch-to-batch inconsistencies often found in glycolic acid from other suppliers. We are actively working toward REACH (Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) compliance, which we view as part of a growing global regulatory trend for the sustainable development, production, and use of all chemicals, including cosmetic ingredients.

DuPont™ Glypure® is available in three grades to meet a variety of your needs. Click here for more information.


Ideal for Use in a Variety of Products 

Glypure Skin CareSkin CareDuPont™ Glypure® penetrates the skin effectively and stimulates cellular activity.  Clinical data supports the effectiveness in a wide range of skin care applications including men’s grooming products. >> More

Glypure Hair CareHair CareDuPont™ Glypure® penetrates throughout the hair shaft, enhancing the softness, protection and manageability of both healthy and chemically-damaged hair. >> More

Glypure No License RequiredNo License RequiredYou can use DuPont™ Glypure® to meet customers’ demands without the added concern or expense of a licensing agreement. >> More