Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a key driver for the sustainable beauty movement enabling the development of more sustainable ingredients. The trend focuses on non-animal living organisms and biomolecular processes to produce new ingredients from biological feedstocks. For example, using microbial fermentation processes to produce biodegradable emulsifiers or natural preservatives, replacing synthetic chemicals.

Additionally bioengineered molecules and lab grown ingredients can offer alternatives to traditional extracts, reducing reliance on deforestation linked resources. Biotechnology opens the possibility for a wide range of new ingredients, positioning it as one of the key drivers in the future of sustainable cosmetic.

Explore our product examples for biotechnology in Beauty & Personal Care

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Supplier: Corbion

Product: Lactic acid and lactates

For example: Purasal PP, Purac HiPure 90

Applications: Natural pH buffer, skin lightening, active, moisturizer, hair conditioner

Markets: Oral health, skin care, hair care

Available: Various countries

INCI: Lactic Acid, Aqua, Calcium Lactate

Sustainability performance: Corbion Personal Care ingredients are manufactured by state-of-the-art fermentation process with help of lactic acid bacteria. Offering a natural and safer alternative to many industrial processed ingredients.

#fermentation #biobased #Ecocert

Supplier: Kaneka

Product: Kaneka Surfactin

Also available as easy-to-use premixes: Kaneka Premix SQ 401, Kaneka Premix TC 301

Applications: Emulsions, oil-gels, sprays, scrubs, cleansers

Markets: All beauty and personal care including intimate care

Available: North America, Spain

INCI: Squalane, Glycerin, Sodium Surfactin. Premix TC 301: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Surfactin

Sustainability performance: Kaneka Surfactin is an innovative natural and mild emulsifier with a unique peptide ring structure that is produced through fermentation. This cold-processable ingredient can be used to create anhydrous jelly textures or light, silky emulsions or to help with emulsion stability. Kaneka Surfactin has been shown to have some soothing properties and can help inhibit the growth of p. acnes bacteria.

#fermentation #biobased #Ecocert

Supplier: Active Concepts

Product: M15008 Leucidal Liquid

Applications: Natural preservatives, anti-acne claim

Markets: Skin Care

Available: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Türkiye, South Africa

INCI: Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Sustainability performance: Leucidal® Liquid (Code: M15008) is a natural, multifunctional cosmetic ingredient derived from Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate. It is developed through fermentation with Leuconostoc kimchii, a lactic acid bacteria traditionally used in kimchi production. This product offers antimicrobial, moisturizing, and skin-conditioning benefits, making it a versatile addition to personal care formulations.

#fermentation #multifunctional #microbiome friendly

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Supplier: Brenntag

Product: CosVivet HA PLUS

Applications: Moisturizing and anti-aging formulations for skin and hair care, color cosmetics, body cleansers and oral care

Markets: Skin care, hair care, color cosmetics

Available: in EMEA

INCI: Aqua, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Sustainability performance: Sodium Hyaluronate is the ideal natural moisturizing agent for all cosmetic application and part of Brenntag´s line of natural skin bio actives produced by bio fermentation. Infused with the hydrating power of traditional sodium hyaluronate and enhanced through cationic modification, this ingredient ensures stronger adhesion, longer-lasting moisture and visible conditioning benefits. In addition to the moisture of sodium hyaluronate, it has good absorption for skin and hair.

#fermentation #biobased #biotechnology

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Supplier: Active Concepts

Product: Leucidal® SF Max

Applications: Natural preservatives

Markets: Skin Care

Available: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Turkey, South Africa

INCI: Lactobacillus Ferment

Sustainability performance: Leucidal® SF Max by Active Micro Technologies acts as a skin conditioning and antimicrobial agent. It is a powerful GMO & preservative free, probiotic-based ingredient created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus in a defined growth medium. It improves skin moisturization. It should be incorporated into formulations at a pH between 3 and 8, during the cooling phase of the process at temperatures lower than 70°C. Leucidal® SF Max can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products. It is REACH compliant.

#fermentation #multifunctional #microbiome friendly

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