Nu-Flow ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily an absorbent and flow-improving powder, used to reduce clumping and improve dispersion in dry formulas. It can also add a soft, matte feel in powders and anhydrous products.
What does Nu-Flow do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily an absorbent and flow-improving powder, used to reduce clumping and improve dispersion in dry formulas. It can also add a soft, matte feel in powders and anhydrous products.
Is Nu-Flow clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well accepted because it is plant-derived, minimally processed, and not a common restricted-list concern. As with many fine powders, airborne dust can be mechanically irritating during manufacturing or in loose-powder use.
Is Nu-Flow sustainable?
This material is typically sourced from renewable agricultural hulls that would otherwise be a low-value byproduct. It is biodegradable, non-persistent, and has a favorable sourcing profile when milling and transport impacts are well managed.
Is Nu-Flow COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural when made by allowed physical processing, and it can support COSMOS-organic content when the agricultural source is certified organic. Its Green Chemistry profile is strong because it uses a renewable byproduct, relies on low-complexity processing, and does not require persistent synthetic chemistry.
How does Nu-Flow work chemically?
The material is a finely milled lignocellulosic powder with cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and a naturally occurring amorphous mineral fraction that helps with oil uptake and powder flow. It is stable across typical cosmetic pH ranges because it is used as an insoluble particulate, and it is most relevant in dry powders, pressed powders, and anhydrous systems where particle size and dust control matter.
Last updated 2026-05-13