Petrolatum Alternatives
Explore natural alternatives to petrolatum, crafted with 100% sustainable feedstocks.
All of the performance of petrolatum, powered by plants
Citrolatum® is a family of biorenewable, biodegradable, and biocompatible cosmetic semi-solids crafted with 100% sustainable feedstocks.
Find your Citrolatum®
Use Citrolatum® ingredients in skincare, haircare, deodorants, body care, and more.
Citrolatum® P
INCI: Bis-Polycitronellyl Succinate (and) Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate (and) Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Citrolatum® P is a globally compliant, high performance, vegan compliant, plant-based petrolatum
alternative. Combining Citropol® DE-4 with a unique blend of natural and naturally derived oils and waxes, Citrolatum® P closely mimics the rich texture, occlusivity, and skin barrier benefits of conventional petrolatum while maintaining 99% naturality according to ISO 16128.
It can be used as a 1:1 drop-in replacement and has a similar melting point, providing an easy, sustainable upgrade that requires no compromise in performance or sensory experience.
Citrolatum® B
INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Beeswax
Citrolatum® B is a cosmetic semi-solid and alternative to petrolatum with a creamy, smooth feel. It is biorenewable, biodegradable, biocompatible, and 100% derived from sustainable feedstocks.
Citrolatum® B can easily modify the rheology of medium and high viscosity formulations. It is compatible in lip care, skin care, and hair care applications.
Citrolatum® C
INCI: Polycitronellol (and) Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Citrolatum® C is a cosmetic semi-solid and alternative to petrolatum that is vegan compliant. It is biorenewable, biodegradable, biocompatible, and 100% derived from sustainable feedstocks.
Citrolatum® C imparts a creamy, smooth feel in personal care and cosmetics applications, and can easily modify the rheology of medium and high viscosity formulations.
Formulate with Citrolatum®
Cosmetics | Lip care
Red Tinted Lip Oil
Cosmetics | Lip care
Black Liquid Lipstick
Cosmetics | Lip care
Pomegranate Lip Gloss
Skincare
Illuminating Body Shimmer Cream
Cosmetics
Blonde Brow Gel
Lip care
Squeezable Lip Therapy Balm
Cosmetics
Blue Eyeshadow Mousse
Cosmetics | Lip care
Glossy Lip Oil
Cosmetics
Red Color-Correcting Stick
Cosmetics | Lip care
Coral Reef Lipstick
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We offer a range of ingredients to fit your formula. From skin care to hair care to deodorant and more, explore our product categories or use the Product Finder to find the perfect ingredient for you.
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