AMCOL Health & Beauty Solutions (HBS) is a leading supplier of active delivery systems used to enhance topical skin care formulations and mineral-based rheology modifiers. AMCOL HBS skin care delivery system product ranges include Microsponge®, Poly-Pore®, Polytrap® and MACROBEAD® Technology. Many of the products provided by AMCOL HBS are backed by clinical testing including the validation of efficacy and the demonstration of irritation reduction. AMCOL HBS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Technologies, Inc.