Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Specialty & Personal Care Ingredients & Innovative Solutions

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition is a pioneer in developing amino acid-based ingredients for the personal and specialty care industry.

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Trusted Solutions for Better Hair Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Color Cosmetics

Years of experience developing personal care ingredients and solutions
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Revolutionizing Personal Care with “AminoScience”

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. provides innovative solutions for the specialty and personal care ingredients market by harnessing the power of amino acids, a process we proudly refer to as “AminoScience”.

We optimize ingredients that provide foaming, moisturization, stabilizing, SPF-boosting, texture-modifying, and many more properties in diverse applications such as sun care, hair care and skin care products, as well as color cosmetics.

Innovative, Sustainable, Science-Based Ingredient Development

Since introducing our first amino acid-based surfactant in 1972, AMISOFT®, we have continually expanded our product lineup with outstanding techniques and capabilities for developing brand-new ingredients and personal care formulations.

We offer new prototype development, superior customer service, lower lead times, and market trend information to meet unique needs and ensure customer success.

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Custom Specialty & Personal Care Solutions

Products and ingredients that are better for consumers and better for the environment.

Ajinomoto Group is a pioneer in synthesizing conditioning agents, emollients, humectants, oil-gelling agents, surfactants, and texture modifiers.

Our multifunctional ingredients are gentle to skin and hair, uniquely functional and beneficial, highly biodegradable, environmentally friendly​, and derived from nature.

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Hair Care

Gentle and effective cleansing with amino acid-based ingredients leaves hair feeling nourished and healthy. Our biodegradable hair conditioning agents take care of your hair and our environment.

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Skin Care

Improve cleansing and moisturizing ability with our amino acid-based ingredients. Enable the recovery of damaged skin, increase stability in emulsion systems, increase moisture retention, and more in skin care products.

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Color Cosmetics

Formulate top-of-the-line color cosmetic products complete with long-term skin adhesion, moisturizing properties, excellent coverage, and soft focus effects, all created with amino-acid-based ingredients.

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Sun Care

Protect and nourish skin exposed to the sun with amino acid-based ingredients that are gentle, effective, and environmentally conscious.

Our Solutions Featured Specialty & Personal Care Products

Amino acid-derived ingredients bring valuable benefits to skin & hair, and enhance the performance of formulations. Our ingredients are efficacious, gentle, and environmentally friendly. Find your hero ingredient, today!

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AMISOFT® HS-11P

  • An amino acid-derived anionic emulsifier in powder flake form.

AMIAURA™ TK-01A

  • Amino acid-based, 100% natural surface treatment for cosmetic powders in aq. solution form.

AMISOFT® CS-22

  • An amino acid-derived anionic surfactant in aq. solution form.

GP-1

  • An amino acid-derived gelling agent in powder form.

Our Product Series

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PRODEW ® Series

PRODEW® is an amino acid blend that has excellent properties for skin care and hair care formulations. It is formulated to mimic the natural moisturization factor (NMF) present in the skin and in hair’s cell membrane complex (CMC). It brings numerous benefits to skin and hair.

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ELDEW ® Series

ELDEW® is an amino acid derived active emollient. Its composition is similar to the composition of the intercellular lipids in skin and cell membrane complex (CMC) in hair. It is very effective for the recovery of damaged skin and hair. It has numerous applications in skin care, hair care and makeup products.
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AMISOFT ® Series

AMISOFT® is an amino acid based anionic surfactant. It produces creamy and resilient foam. It is a mild, moisturizing surfactant with effective cleansing and excellent foaming properties suitable for all skin and hair types.

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AMISAFE ® Series

AMISAFE® is an amino acid-based amphoteric functional texture modifier and conditioning agent. It improves hair tensile strength and imparts silky smoothness to skin and hair.

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AMILITE ® Series

AMILITE® is an amino acid based anionic surfactant. It produces creamy and resilient foam. It is a mild, moisturizing surfactant with effective cleansing and excellent foaming properties suitable for all skin and hair types.

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AMIHOPE ® Series

AMIHOPE® is an amino acid-derived functional powder. It has excellent lubricity and adhesion properties. It enhances sensory and long-lasting property in skin care, makeup, and haircare applications.

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AJIDEW ® Series

AJIDEW® is a component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). It is an amino acid-derived humectant with excellent moisturizing properties for skin and hair. It can be used in various skin care, makeup, and hair care applications.

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Amino Body Massage Lotion

ASC-38-66

Femme Fresh Wash

ASC-40-1

Beard Oil Stick

ASC-38-57-2

Hydro Blurring Primer

ASC-39-90

After Sun Restorative Mask

ASC-41-23

Cheeky Pop Blush Stick

ASC-39-100

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Don’t see what you’re looking for? We thrive on meeting modern challenges and changing consumer preferences with custom solutions. Our process is all about finding innovation in tradition and intersecting our expertise with today’s needs.

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Our Team

David Newsome

David Newsome

Director, Specialty & Personal Care

Sharon Mulvaney

Sharon Mulvaney

Manager Sales, Specialty & Personal Care

Makoto Nishiyama

Makoto Nishiyama

Associate Director, Specialty & Personal Care

Rick Bruen

Rick Bruen

Manager, Technical & Marketing, Specialty & Personal Care

Nondie Breshears

Nondie Breshears

Sr. Account Executive, Sales

Dovile Sclafani

Dovile Sclafani

Sr. Account Executive, Sales

Divya Namjoshi

Divya Namjoshi

Technical & Marketing Specialist IV

Melia Rucker

Melia Rucker

Chemist-I

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Cosmetic Ingredients Addressing Social Issues, Consumer Needs, and Shifting Trends

Our expertise in industry-specific trends, consumer preference, and social issues allows us to create more innovative ingredients and solutions that are better for the environment and our society:

  • Reusable, recyclable packaging and naturally-derived components
  • Clean, safe, gentle, and natural ingredients free of harmful chemicals
  • Tailored products to meet personalized consumer demand

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