Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care is expanding its strategic cooperation with Stephenson Personal Care, a UK-based leader in the manufacture and supply of a range of soap bases and ingredients.

The agreement, which previously covered selected regions in Europe, US and Canada, will now include all European countries except Iberia, broadening access to Stephenson’s Durosoft line of naturally derived emulsifiers, solubilizers and emollients across the continent.

“The Durosoft range is an exciting addition to our beauty and personal care portfolio in the majority of Europe,” said Patrick Koch, director, sales beauty & care, Europe of Brenntag Specialties. “It reflects our dedication to providing innovative, sustainable ingredients and products to brands and their formulators and manufacturers across Europe, enabling them to deliver impactful results to even more consumers.”

Stephenson’s Durosoft product range of emulsifiers are naturally derived esters, an alternative to synthetic ingredients, which deliver sustainable, multifunctional performance-driven ingredients for effective skincare and haircare. The expanded partnership combines Stephenson’s ingredients with Brenntag’s robust regional network and technical expertise, ensuring tailored local support for beauty and personal care brands throughout Europe.