latest news
October 2022
Geotechnical talk: Particle Size Distribution
GEOTECH’s portfolio consists of products with various particle sizes and by that different effects can be obtained. Descriptions like “Silk”, “Bright”, “Sparkling” or “Glittering” and others are used, focusing on particle size distributions in different ranges (examples: 1-15 µm, 10-60 µm, 20-150 µm etc).
In our quality control proceedings we have the option to determine the particle size distribution (or PSD) of our products, using the Malvern 3000.
September 2022
Sustainable Special Effect Pigments
Environmentally friendly ingredients are becoming more popular as the cosmetics industry develops and microplastic regulations come into effect. The majority of cosmetic products contain glitter, which is traditionally produced from PET (polyethylene terephthalate), a "microplastic", concerning a lot of consumers about the impact glitter has on the environment.
We are committed to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN) and make every effort to reduce and minimize the environmental impact of our special effect pigments. To achieve this, we focus on offering sustainable alternatives for traditional polyester-based glitter particles.
Discover our eco-friendly alternatives
March 2022
Ecoglit® compostable glitter
Ecoglit® is the name of a new sustainable glitter product line. The environmetal friendly particles are suitable for decorative coatings & paints and arts & crafts. The product line is based on a polylactic acid (PLA) film which is cut into small particles. The quality and versatility of Ecoglit® particles allows them to be used on a variety of products. The Ecoglit® product line is available in 8 colours. The particle size of these eco-friendly glitter is approx. 400 micron (0.015 inch). Ecoglit® compostable glitter is specifically designed to migrade in a natural environment and as such an interesting, sustainable alternative for traditional polyester based glitter.
March 2022
Environmental friendly particles
During the last few years GEOTECH launched several sustainable alternatives for traditional polyester based glitter particles. The introduction of coarse pearlescent pigments and cellulose based glitter provides cosmetic chemists the possibility to create environmental friendly sparkling formulations.
March 2022
Cosmetic colour concepts
Are you looking for inspiration to develop new, sustainable formulations with special effect pigments? Our marketing team and cosmetic chemists created 3 innovative colour concepts; ‘Vibrant Iridescent’, ‘Colourful Pink to Gold’ and ‘Inspirative Metallics’.
The concepts contain lip, eye and nail formulations for colour cosmetics with environmental friendly coarse pearlescent pigments and biodegradable glitter. They give an impression of the possibilities to develop trendy, plastic free sparkling cosmetic products.
March 2022
Distributor award 2021
Our partner PORO, headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, is the winner of the GEOTECH Distributor Award 2021. The cooperation goes back to 2007 when Gerhard Schreier and Harold van Haren turned the existing cooperation into a formal partnership.
‘As a medium sized company with sales in 80 countries all over the world our distributors are of critical importance and have a crucial position in our sales strategy. Without partners like PORO we would not be able to keep our current position in the market. In 2021 PORO showed the largest increase in sales of all distributors. They well deserve the 2021 award because of this great result and our long term, fruitful and pleasant relationship’, says Harold van Haren, Managing Director of GEOTECH.
Traditionally the winner receives a Delftware plate with inscription.
Ecovadis
May 2021
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Their sustainability scorecards provide detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks across 200 purchasing categories and 160 countries. We are proud to announce that GEOTECH has been awarded a Gold medal placing us in the top 5% of companies assessed by them.
May 2021
Geonature biodegradable glitter
Geonature® C biodegradable glitter are environmental friendly glitter particles. The product line is based on cellulose film which is cutted into small particles. Glitter offers high brilliance and a fabulous reflection. The versatility and quality of Geonature® C particles allows it to be used in a variety of cosmetic products.
March 2021
Distributor award 2020
We are pleased to announce the winner of the GEOTECH Distributor Award 2020:
IMCD Sweden AB
Traditionally the winner receives a Delftware plate with inscription during the yearly distributor meeting. However due to COVID-19 we had to announce the winner during an online distributor conference. We are happy to understand that the plate arrived in Sweden in one piece and hope to meet the successful team of IMCD in person soon again for a toast.
February 2021
The impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a complete change in the beauty industry. Currently the crisis is unfolding and the uncertainty of what is to come makes it a major challenge for research and development departments.
November 2020
Innovative formulation guidelines
During the pandemic it is not possible to visit our customers like we normally do. Here at GEOTECH we miss the conversations with clients about new formulations and product introductions. Fortunately 41 years of experience in the industry gives us a good idea of what our customers are looking for these days.
April 2020
The Cosmetic Marketing Group
The Cosmetic Marketing Group (CMG) is an initiative of various non-competing raw material suppliers who aim to improve the service level for cosmetic producers. The founding members are BRB, GEOTECH, Koster Keunen, Sigma Oil Seeds and Sisterna. The idea behind the cooperation is to share knowledge of each members’ products, the cosmetic market and to develop joint marketing activities. This way we aim to improve our service level to customers.
