Biomimetics

Biomimetics can also be seen as trend within the biotechnology trend. However, it deserves its own spot in the sustainable beauty movement due to its high innovation potential.

Biomimetics focuses on studies of nature and drawing inspiration from natural designs and processes to find new solutions. The basic premise of biomimetics is that it mimics existing components and biological mechanisms that occur naturally in our skin or in nature. For example, a moisturizer that replicates the hydrating properties of a specific plant or the rejuvenating effects of a natural enzyme.

This provides the opportunity to move beyond just bio-based alternatives for common ingredients, focusing instead on delivering novel, higher-performance options. In doing so, it tackles the availability and sustainability challenges associated with more traditional natural ingredients. It is a part of our portfolio we proactively aim to grow.

Explore our examples of new and innovative ingredients:

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Supplier: Cambrium

Product: NovaColl™ Vegan Collagen

Applications: Active for emulsions, creams, serums, masks etc.

Markets: Skin care

Available: France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, UK, Ireland

INCI: Aqua, Glycerine, Xanthan Gum, Sh-polypeptide-47, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate

Sustainability performance: NovaColl™ is a new class of collagen active, designed and produced with support of generative AI. Unlocking benefits that are out of reach for animal collagens and identical to naturally occurring skin collagen.

#bioequivalent # vegan #nextGenerationIngredients

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Supplier: Syensqo

Product: Cerafy™

Applications : Anti-aging products

Markets: Dermo cosmetics, hair care, skin care

Available Regions: Selected countries

INCI: Ceramide NP

Sustainability performance: Cerafy™ mimics natural ceramides found in the skin, particularly ceramide 3 (NP), which plays a critical role in maintaining the skin barrier and hydration. Produced through a unique fermentation process, Cerafy™ aligns with Syensqo’s focus on renewable carbon-based chemistry and circular solutions.

#bioequivalent #natural #fermentation

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Supplier: Kao Chemicals Europe

Product: EXCEPARL IS-CE-A

Applications: Moisturizers, serums, creams, lotions, makeup foundations and lipsticks

Markets: Skin care, body care

Available Regions: Canada and part of US, Nordics

INCI: Cholesteryl Isostearate

Sustainability performance: EXCEPARL IS-CE-A is a natural cholesteryl ester with a skin biomimetic structure that helps restore the stratum corneum and improves the water-retaining ability of skin. This high-performance moisturizing ingredient supplements the physiological function of the skin through the same mechanism as the intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum.

#biomimetic #natural

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Supplier: Cambrium

Product: RevaBond™ vegan collagen

Applications: Active for shampoos, conditioners, creams, serums, masks etc.

Markets: Hair care

Available: France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, UK, Ireland

INCI: Aqua, Glycerine, Sh-polypeptide-47, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate

Sustainability performance: RevaBond™ is a next-generation collagen active, created with the support of generative AI. It delivers benefits beyond what animal-derived collagens can offer, while remaining identical to naturally occurring skin collagen.

#bioequivalent #vegan #nextGenerationIngredients

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Supplier: Givaudan Active Beauty

Product: Silk-iCare™

Applications: Anti-pollution serum, skin regeneration cream, repairing soothing balm, make-up primer, foundation.

Markets: Hair care, skin care

Available: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore

INCI: Water, Silk,1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol

Sustainability performance: Silk-iCare™ is a revolutionary vegan silk protein designed to protect and repair the skin. Derived from white biotechnology, Silk-iCare™ represents a breakthrough in biomimetic silk protein technology, offering unparalleled benefits for perfecting skin.

#biotechnology #biomimetics #silkProtein #skinRepair

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Supplier: Sinerga Spa

Product: Amino Collagen

Applications: Various skin care application such as soft ageing and anti-aging creams, masks, gels, sprays, serums, toning and lifting products

Markets: Skin care

Available: Thailand, Indonesia, India, South Korea

INCI: Collagen Amino Acids, Aqua

Sustainability performance: Amino Collagen is a blend of selected amino acids of bio-fermentative origin that mimic the amino acidic profile of collagen, making up a valid and vegan alternative to traditional animal-derived one. It is able to supply the extracellular matrix with essential components to reinforce its structural integrity, providing a restructuring effect on face contour and reducing signs of ageing.

#vegan #animalcollagenalternative

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