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Engelhard Launches New Technology for a Faster, Tanned Look for All Skin Types

Posted on: Thursday, 26 January 2006, 12:00 CST

Engelhard Corporation (NYSE:EC) has launched new personal care materials that enable a healthy-looking, tanned appearance for all skin types in as little as one minute.

Engelhard Quicksun(TM) Clear and Quicksun(TM) Matte extracts for fair to dark complexions, respectively, are gels that boost natural golden looks without the dangers associated with sun exposure. The gels do not contain a sunscreen. Tan intensity is adjustable according to the number of applications while skin stays well-moisturized.

Engelhard markets these materials to cosmetic and personal care companies for formulation into their products.

"Sun-care products have a stronghold in the beauty market because of a general trend to associate tanned, smooth skin with good health, happiness and even power," said Bethsabee Coutaz, Engelhard's marketing manager, personal care materials. "Our Quicksun product line is exciting and unique. As a fast-acting, pleasure cosmetic, it offers users many important advantages and fun choices to incorporate into their skin- care regimens."

Not a self-tanner and yet more than make-up, Quicksun gives users an instant glow that looks absolutely natural for their particular skin type. The special ingredients in Quicksun Clear, including chicory and muirapuima plant extracts, impart a light golden tan look to fair skin, while components in Quicksun Matte, including chicory and gymnema plant extracts, leave skin with a rich darker glow. Quicksun is easily removed with water.

Engelhard's comprehensive approach to personal care materials is built on innovative science that helps create beauty. Engelhard develops active ingredients that address the stresses of time, environment and lifestyle that negatively affect skin such as sun exposure, dryness and aging. These innovative ingredients are supplemented with aesthetic enhancers, preservatives and pigments to provide a single source for personal care and cosmetic formulation needs.

Through its recent acquisition of Coletica, S.A. and The Collaborative Group, Ltd., Engelhard is now also a leading global supplier of materials technology to the cosmetic and personal care industries.

Engelhard Corporation is a surface and materials science company that develops technologies to improve customers' products and processes. A Fortune 500 company, Engelhard is a world-leading provider of technologies for environmental, process, appearance and performance applications. For more information, visit Engelhard on the Internet at www.engelhard.com.

Source: Business Wire

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