Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in speciality chemicals and food ingredients, is delighted to announce a new distribution agreement with AAK, a global supplier of sustainable, plant-based ingredients for the beauty and personal care industry. Effective immediately, Azelis will distribute AAK’s full range of high-performance emollients for Personal Care in South Korea.
This marks the first collaboration between Azelis and AAK in the Asia-Pacific region, building on their successful partnership in Food & Nutrition across the Americas. With over 150 years of expertise in plant-based oils, AAK offers tailored solutions with proven efficacy. Their emollients, known for exceptional oxidative stability, are widely used in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products, delivering benefits such as conditioning, enhanced sensory appeal, skin repair, and improved formulation stability.
AAK’s commitment to sustainability aligns seamlessly with Azelis’ mission to deliver innovative and eco-friendly solutions. This partnership enables Azelis to address the growing demand for natural, sustainable formulations, empowering brands to increase the natural content of their products and support the shift towards greener, more responsible beauty solutions in South Korea.
“Collaborating with Azelis in South Korea marks an exciting chapter for AAK. Azelis’ market penetration and outstanding laboratory capabilities complement our offerings. Their commitment to customer satisfaction makes them an ideal partner of choice, and we look forward to working together to support our customers in the personal care industry,” said Ben Sales, International Sales Manager, Personal Care of AAK.
“Azelis Korea has been actively supporting leading industry players in the shift towards sustainable formulations. We are pleased to add AAK’s quality ingredients to our personal care portfolio, aligning with Azelis’ aim to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. We are grateful for AAK’s trust, and are proud to bring these solutions closer to the market,” added Sasirin Sirilerdrawee, Asia Pacific Personal Care Market Segment Director at Azelis.
