Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Hallstar, a manufacturer for industrial polymer and personal care ingredients, have entered into a new partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld has taken over the distribution of Hallstar’s natural actives portfolio in Spain and Portugal. With this step, Biesterfeld now consolidates the entire Hallstar actives offering in Iberia. The company already distributes the ten active ingredients developed by Sytheon Ltd. which was acquired by Hallstar in 2024 and is now integrating the ”Active Naturals” product family into its regional setup.

Broad portfolio of high-performance natural actives

Halltar’s natural actives range offers a broad selection of oil‑based botanical actives designed for modern skin and hair care formulations. These ingredients combine proven efficacy with natural origin and address key application areas ranging from microbiome-friendly skin barrier care and anti-aging solutions to urban protection, skin brightening, hair care performance, and radiance-enhancing concepts.

Customers benefit from a single point of contact, aligned technical expertise, and more efficient commercial and technical processes. The offering includes: BIOME Oléoactif®, BLISS Oléoactif®, BLUE Oléoactif®, BLUSH Oléoactif®, BRIGHT Oléoactif®, CLEAR Oléoactif®, DIAM Oléoactif®, EPILOBIUM Oléoactif®, FILL Oléoactif®, GROWTH Oléoactif®, LIFT Oléoactif®, LOOK Oléoactif®, OPUNTIA Oléoactif®, PLUMP Oléoactif®, PROPOLIS Oléoactif® and UBI Oléoactif® as well as HAIR Oléobooster®, LIFE Oléobooster®, TAN Oléobooster® and YOUTH Oléobooster®.

These technologies are based on optimized extraction methods that preserve the functional integrity of plant‑derived compounds while enhancing bioavailability in finished formulations.

Strong partnership in the international personal care industry

“We are very excited about our expanded partnership with Biesterfeld,” says Federica Garavaglia, Regional Sales Manager EMEA, Hallstar. “Biesterfeld is one of the leading technical distributors in our industry, supported by a strong team of experts. Their experience, extensive sales and logistics network and deep technical capabilities make them the ideal partner to grow our business in Iberia.”

“We are pleased to further strengthen our collaboration with Hallstar and to broaden our offering for customers in Iberia,” adds Sira Vicente, Sales Manager LifeSciences – Personal Care & Cleaning, Biesterfeld. “Their Active Naturals portfolio perfectly complements our existing range of high performing actives and supports our ambition to provide innovative, sustainable solutions to the cosmetics market.”

Enhanced support for formulators

Beyond distribution, Biesterfeld offers extensive technical support through its regional teams in Iberia. This includes formulation guidance, application expertise and regulatory assistance tailored to local market requirements. The expanded partnership enables faster project development, more efficient product launches and improved access to cutting‑edge actives for differentiated cosmetic concepts.