What's New at New Directions Australia
New Additions at New Directions Australia
Get the inside scoop on all our new products and ranges!
White Willow Bark Liquid Extract (Glycerine Based) is a versatile botanical ingredient suitable for a wide range of skincare and personal care formulations. Derived from Salix alba bark, this water-soluble extract is commonly used in products formulated for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin.
Nettle Root Liquid Extract (Glycerine Based) is a versatile botanical ingredient suitable for a wide range of skincare, scalp care and hair care formulations and is popular in formulations targeting oily scalp and hair care routines.
Traditionally known as rockrose or labdanum, Cistus Essential Oil is prized for its distinctive character. Its warm scent creates a sense of grounding and tranquillity, making it a popular choice in aromatherapy blends. Cistus is also incorporated into skincare formulations for its aromatic and skin-conditioning properties.
This beautifully aromatic essential oil offers a rosy, fresh and slightly green floral scent that is beloved in perfumery and personal care formulations. Its balanced aroma profile adds elegance and depth to a wide range of blends and products, bringing a classic floral lift with calming character.
Unlike traditional “population” lavender plants grown from seed, Maillette lavender is propagated through cuttings to maintain the same aromatic characteristics from plant to plant. The oil offers the classic sweet, floral, and slightly herbaceous aroma commonly associated with true lavender essential oil.
This beautifully aromatic essential oil offers a rosy, fresh and slightly green floral scent that is beloved in perfumery and personal care formulations. Its balanced aroma profile adds elegance and depth to a wide range of blends and products, bringing a classic floral lift with calming character.
FILL Oléoactif® is a high-performance botanical active ingredient developed to support the skin’s natural renewal processes and enhance the appearance of aging skin. It is designed to help improve the look of uneven texture and visible wrinkles, promoting a smoother and more refined complexion.
LIFT Oléoactif® is a plant-based oil-soluble active designed to visibly improve skin firmness and elasticity. It helps reduce the appearance of sagging by supporting the skin’s structural integrity, promoting a tighter and more toned look.
This soap bar is handmade using a traditional hot-pour method and crafted with a blend of plant-based oils and butters to gently cleanse the skin. Infused with essential oils and botanical extracts, it provides a light, natural fragrance for everyday cleansing.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a high-performance, plant-based wax which can be used as an alternative to Carnauba and Candelilla waxes. Delivering superior structure, stability, and smooth texture, it is suitable for cosmetic formulations including creams & lotions, moisturisers, hair care, lip care, and deodorants.
Suitable for candles and soap applications, Lemongrass Candy Pop Fragrant Oil is a fresh, citrus-green fragrance with soft sweet undertones, designed to deliver a clean, uplifting lemongrass scent.
Our plant derived soap base liquid will leave the skin feeling soft and silky without stripping it of its natural oils. With its cleansing, moisturising, and hydrating properties, this unscented base requires simple addition of essential oils for fragrance and can readily be thickened with salt for a pure and revitalizing skincare experience.
Long Lash Serum is a high-performance conditioning treatment designed to help your natural lashes look longer, fuller and healthier. This targeted formula works at the root of the lash to support the natural growth cycle, helping reduce lash shedding while encouraging visibly denser, more voluminous lashes over time.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative designed for advanced brightening and antioxidant skincare formulations. It gradually converts into active vitamin C once applied to the skin, delivering effective performance with improved stability compared to pure ascorbic acid.
Apple Stem Cell is an advanced cosmetic active derived from the stem cells of a rare Swiss apple, Uttwiler Spätlauber. This innovative ingredient is commonly incorporated into formulations focusing on skin longevity and advanced care concepts.
Oyster Mushroom Liquid Extract (Glycerine Based) is a water-soluble botanical active derived from Pleurotus Ostreatus, offering a rich profile of skin-beneficial compounds, including beta glucans, phenolic antioxidants, amino acids, saponins, and tannins.
Oyster Mushroom is recognised for its ability to support skin barrier function, reduce skin sensitivity, and promote a balanced skin microbiome.
Reishi Mushroom Liquid Extract (Glycerine Based) is a water-soluble botanical active derived from Ganoderma Lucidum. Traditionally valued for its association with longevity and wellbeing, Reishi is increasingly recognised in modern formulations for its skin-soothing, antioxidant and barrier-support properties.
Kojic Acid is a high-purity cosmetic-grade ingredient derived through a fermentation process. It is commonly utilised in products designed to support a brighter and more even-looking complexion including serums, creams, and masks.
Copper Peptide Solution is a stable, ready-to-use GHK-Cu ingredient designed for advanced skincare and haircare formulations, easily incorporated into water-based systems to support smoother, stronger, and more youthful-looking skin and hair.
This lightweight, non-greasy heat protectant is designed to keep hair smoother and healthier every time you style. It creates a protective barrier that helps shield each strand from the intense temperatures of styling tools, reducing the risk of breakage, dryness, and long-term heat damage. At the same time, it deeply nourishes the hair fibre, enhancing softness, shine, and manageability for a salon-smooth finish.
Natural Vanillin Floral Water is a fragrant cosmetic water with a soft, creamy vanilla aroma. Made with vanillin, an aromatic compound naturally present in vanilla beans and responsible for its distinctive sweet scent, it brings a warm, comforting character to formulations.
Black 28mm lotion pump with a 410 neck finish and clip-lock mechanism for secure, mess-free dispensing.
White 28mm lotion pump with a 410 neck finish and clip-lock mechanism for secure, mess-free dispensing.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a flaked primary or secondary surfactant ideal for formulations that require dense, luxurious foam and an elegant after-feel. It provides gentle yet effective cleansing with excellent rinseability. Its high water solubility enables formulators to create crystal-clear liquid cleansing systems.
Reintroduced due to popular demand
Cellulose Beads are a naturally derived exfoliating agent designed as a gentle, biodegradable alternative to traditional polyethylene beads. The fine particle size makes it suitable for both facial and body applications such as body scrubs and exfoliating face washes, offering both performance and environmental responsibility.
Our D&C Red #33 1% Solution is a ready-to-use, water-based colour designed to deliver a bright, consistent hue to a wide range of skincare and personal care formulations.
Unlock the art and science of formulating safe, high-performance skincare with The Skincare Chemist. This essential guide demystifies cosmetic chemistry, giving you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create custom, clean, and effective products—without the guesswork.
To create a Natural Bespoke Perfume you must empower the art, understand the science, endure the perseverance and be game to take the challenge to change.
Designed for the exacting needs of cosmetic chemists and small-batch formulators, our long, narrow-head silicone spatula is made from high-quality, heat-resistant silicone and reinforced with a strong steel core. Available in 4 different colours.
Oat Surfactant is a mild, plant-derived surfactant derived from oat amino acids. Ideal for sensitive and delicate skin, it delivers a soft, creamy foam that leaves skin feeling clean, smooth, and comfortable.
Australian Lemon Myrtle Leaf Cut is a dried herb suitable for making extracts or tinctures. Lemon Myrtle is well known for its fresh citrus aroma (citral) and astringent properties.
Matrixyl® 3000 OS is an oil-soluble peptide complex developed for advanced cosmetic formulations. This ingredient is specifically engineered for stability and compatibility in anhydrous and oil-rich formulations.
ALGAKTIV® Exometics™ G is an innovative microalgae-derived ingredient that brings a modern, science-backed approach to skincare. Developed using advanced exometabolite technology, it integrates seamlessly into formulations to support overall skin vitality and a refreshed, healthy-looking appearance.
ALGAKTIV® RetinART is a next-generation bio-retinoid designed to deliver smoother, brighter, and more refined skin without the typical irritation of traditional retinol. Using an advanced liposomal delivery system, it helps support skin renewal for a more youthful and even-toned appearance.
The Lotion Pump 28 mm is available in classic smooth black or smooth white, offering a clean, reliable dispensing solution for a wide range of formulations.
Available in Amber or White, our popular PET Square Shoulder Bottle with a 410 neck is now in stock in a 500 ml size.
Triethyl Citrate is a high-purity, non-phthalate ester produced from 100% renewable, plant-based sources. It is a clear, low-viscosity, and highly stable liquid that integrates easily into a wide range of formulation types.
Refresh your senses with this aromatic shampoo, crafted with a blend of botanical essential oils including lavender, sweet orange, mandarin, cedarwood, and rosemary. It gently cleanses the scalp and hair, leaving behind a naturally uplifting scent and a light, revitalised feel.
Infused with a soothing blend of botanical essential oils, lavender, citrus, and rosemary. This conditioner leaves hair soft, smooth, and delicately scented. Its lightweight formula helps detangle and refresh, restoring shine and manageability without heaviness. A calming ritual for your hair, whenever you need it.
Help restore softness to dry-feeling hands with a nourishing blend of botanical oils and butters. Infused with Shea, Cocoa, Macadamia, and Jojoba, this fast-absorbing cream softens skin without leaving a greasy or sticky residue. The signature Resurrection Essential Oil Blend – a bright orchestration of lavender, sweet orange, mandarin, rosemary, and cedarwood – imparts an elegant, refined aroma with every application, leaving hands smooth, supple, and lightly scented.