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Kobo Products, The Powder & Dispersion Specialist

Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-based raw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride and Delivery Systems. Kobo has six locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), Brazil, UK, France, Asia Pacific and Japan (Kobo Dispatek), and is represented globally by independent agents.
To request information, data and samples, please use our electronic order form or contact us.
Main Phone Number: 908 - 757 - 0033
General Email Address: KoboInfo@koboproductsinc.com

What's NEW at Kobo?

  • Kobo presented a poster titled: Evaluating the synergy between naturally coated Zinc Oxides in SPF 50+/UVA balanced sunscreens at the 34th ISFCC Congress in Iguazu Falls, Brazil. Follow this link to download it.
  • Wednesday Webinars with Kobo is back for a new season. On September 25, our first webinar was an in-depth discussion of global regulatory updates, featuring multiple topics and members of Kobo's Global Regulatory Team.If you missed it, follow this link to request a copy.
  • Does "natural" mean sustainable? Is cruelty-free the same as vegan? Join us as we debunk theses myths in our most recent podcast, No Filter with Kobo Products, where we discuss "Cruelty-free & Vegan & Natural Claims." Click on this link to listen to the podcast.
  • LUSPLAN™ LV-G is a plant-derived liquid ester, that adds gloss and shine, and provides moisture and softness after drying.
  • LUSPLAN™ SR-DM4 is a 100% plant-derived viscous ester. It is an excellent silicone alternative, in particular for hair care products, providing moisture and smoothness with limited build-up.
  • Hyaluronates:Hyaluronic acid is a natural polysaccharide, widely distributed throughout connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. It is a major component of skin, where it is involved in moisturization and tissue repair.
  • Phytopresomes™: Liposomal formulations made with Phytopresome™ enhance the penetration of active in the epidermis, increase Stratum Corneum retention, promote sustained release and long-lasting effect and help formulate lipid-soluble actives in water-based formulas.
  • No-TiO2 K-RAY® Effect Pigments:For customers who favor products without TiO2, we have released a new series of Special Effect Pigments, the NT (No-TiO2) series. It replaces Titanium Dioxide with Cerium Oxide on White pearls, and use only Silica and Iron Oxide for Gold and Long Color Travel Pearls.