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Holobiosys is derived via an 'upcycled' fermentation process that applies a cold-tolerant bacteria from the French aerobiota to wild yellow gentian root extract.

Greentech's Holobiosys Boosts Skin Hydration Holistically

The study of the holobiont, a consortium of the body and all microorganisms present on/in it, provides a comprehensive view of the interactions between the skin and its microbial ecosystem.

Silk-iCare's hydrogel structure is derived from natural silk and offers thixotropic characteristics, which means it changes 'viscosity when loaded by stress by becoming less viscous,' per Science Direct. Notably, when at rest these materials become more solid than when compressed.

Givaudan's Silk-derived Silk-iCare Film Former Battles Pollution, Shrinks Pores & Reduces Breakouts

Silk-iCare's film-forming properties offer anti-pollution defense by removing more than 96% of pollution particles.

BiomeBlush Multi-Stick is priced at $38 and is currently available for purchase at biotechbeautyus.com.

BiotechBeauty Launches Microbiome-Friendly Makeup: Skin Care Meets High-Performance Color

BiotechBeauty has officially entered the beauty world with a new product that merges advanced biotechnology and high-performance makeup, the BiomeBlush MultiStick.

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Solabia Group Receives Gold Award and Launches New Texturizing Agent at In-cosmetics Asia 2025

At In-cosmetics Asia 2025, Solabia Group's received the Gold Award and announced new texturizing agent for clear stick formulations.

Vivify Specialty Ingredients, owner of New Jersey-based Sandream Specialties (acquired 2018), has acquired California-based Access Ingredients, a specialist in specialty surfactants and active ingredients for skin and hair care applications.

Vivify's Acquisition of Access Ingredients Boosts Beauty Ingredient Portfolio

Vivify plans to maintain the Access Ingredients and Sandream Specialties brands in the marketplace.

High tech ingredients such as these emerging biotech collagens feed into consumers' growing demand for dermatologically sound beauty products.

Evonik x Jland Biotech Launching Vegan Collagen for Beauty Later This Year

The new collagen technology, which is fully registered with the Vegan Society, will complement Evonik's existing Vecollage Fortify L vegan collagen.

The beta-glucan active ingredient offers applications in after sun, face, body and hand care, per BASF.

BASF's Hydrasensyl Glucan Green Merges Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen Properties for Skin and Sun Care

The beta-glucan active ingredient offers applications in after sun, face, body and hand care, per BASF.

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JD Phyto-Or 1%™ offers natural active skin repair– Download Data

Natural active skin repair. Enhanced skin elasticity. Improved skin tone. JD Phyto-Or 1% TM, a novel high-performing active for glowing skin and hair, featuring both JD Jojoba oil and concentrated Phytoene.

'Creating bioidentical ingredients at scale helps preserve global biodiversity and secure responsible ingredient supply chains while continuing to prioritize quality and product performance,' said Debut founder and CEO Joshua Britton, Ph.D.

Debut and L'Oréal Are Developing 12+ Bioidentical, Biobased Substitutions for Conventional Cosmetic Ingredients

"Creating bioidentical ingredients at scale helps preserve global biodiversity and secure responsible ingredient supply chains while continuing to prioritize quality and product performance," said Debut founder and CEO Joshua Britton, Ph.D.

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Clean Food Group's Fermented Clean Oil 25 Secures Cosmetics Approval

Clean Food Group has secured cosmetics approval for its fermented Clean Oil 25 in the UK, Europe and the U.S. Developed with THG LABS and Croda, this sustainable alternative to traditional oils is now ready for commercial use in skin and hair care.

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From Mother’s Milk to Moisturizer: dsm-firmenich Translates Human Milk Oligosaccharides into Glycare SK

Clinical testing showed a 16% reduction in TEWL after eight weeks, as well as a 13% increase in hydration after four weeks.

The agreement reaffirms the industry’s shift toward sustainable and traceable raw materials in surfactants for cosmetics, personal care products and detergents.

Future Origins x Kao Collab to Introduce NALO, a Palm-Free Alternative for Surfactants

“NALO is not only a high-quality ingredient that performs, but it will also enable our customers to grow their businesses in a more reliable and sustainable way."

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

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Inside the Beauty Ingredient Shakeup

Among the trends emerging in 2024, increasing numbers of firms are leveraging plants as bio-factories for new beauty ingredients.

Top 2024 Beauty Ingredient Trends

This is just a fragment of the trends we witnessed at the shows this year.

The packaging features a luxurious pottery finish with gold connections that evoke the gold silk sericin.

SK-II's LXP Craftsmanship Series Superpowers its Pitera Tech for Rejuvenated Skin

The highly concentrated Pitera is developed via a condensing process that is said to involve no direct application of heat to preserve the material's key benefits.

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Cellugy x Bioli Debut Bio-based EcoFlexy Rheology Modifier in Commercial Skin Care Cream

The partnership introduces Cellugy's EcoFlexy, a sustainable alternative to petrochemicals, in premium skin care amid growing regulatory pressures.

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Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe

Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.