P2 Science, the green chemistry pioneer, has been honored with the Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award in the Natural and Bio-derived Base Cosmetic Ingredient category for its groundbreaking Citropol® DE-4 high molecular weight polymeric emollient. This prestigious accolade recognises innovation and excellence in cosmetic science, celebrating ingredients that drive the industry toward sustainability and superior performance.
“Citropol DE-4 embodies our mission to create greener, better-performing alternatives that fit the future of the beauty industry.”
A breakthrough in green chemistry: Citropol DE-4
Launched in September 2024, Citropol® DE-4 is a globally compliant, high-molecular-weight, liquid polymeric emollient designed to enhance the sensory experience of personal care formulations. Citropol DE-4 has a unique ability to improve the texture of formulations using alkanes, creating rich, luxurious, and silicone-free textures that consumers love. With its exceptional conditioning properties, Citropol® DE-4 offers detangling and conditioning benefits for textured and curly hair types, rivalling and outperforming traditional silicones.
Sustainability meets performance
Citropol® DE-4 represents the P2 Science commitment to high performance, innovative ingredients from green chemistry processes. Derived from responsible forestry-derived terpenes as a by-product of the pulp and paper industry, it is a natural and conscious alternative to traditional silicones and heavy esters. Manufactured with a patented green chemistry process, Citropol® DE-4 is 99% bio-based and is USDA Bio-Preferred, globally compliant, and inherently biodegradable, making it a versatile and responsible choice for formulators in hair care, skin care, colour cosmetics, and beyond.
“Receiving the Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award is a testament to our team’s dedication to pioneering high-performance, sustainable ingredients that the market needs,” said Patrick Foley, PhD, co-founder and President at P2 Science.
“We are honoured to receive this award for Citropol DE-4"
CEO Oihana Elizalde added, “Recieving this award for Citropol® DE-4 demonstrates that innovative products derived from nature’s chemistry can perform even better than traditional alternatives. The amazing feedback we have already received from our customers indicates that we are setting a new standard for both performance and sustainability with Citropol® DE-4. Thank you, C&T, for this recognition.”
Experience the future of sustainable beauty
Formulators and brands looking to elevate their products with Citropol® DE-4 can request samples, explore formulations, and learn more at https://p2science.com/feel-good. See Citropol® DE-4 and the rest of the Citropol® portfolio at the P2 Science booth at In-cosmetics Global, booth #11F41, April 8-10, and NYSCC Suppliers Day, booth #1767, June 3-4. Additionally, follow P2 Science on LinkedIn for the latest green chemistry innovation for beauty and beyond.
About the Allē Awards
The C&T Allē Awards are presented by Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) and Allured Business Media. The Allē Awards program brings behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight and honors the scientific acumen, formulating skill, intuition and vision of innovators involved throughout the cosmetics and personal care product development process. The 2025 C&T Alle Awards were held as part of the Beauty Accelerate event on March 12 at Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey.
