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4 Beauty Ingredient Opportunities for Brands: Now Available On-demand

From fermented concepts to biotech, suppliers and brands are harnessing emerging science to deliver new levels of efficacy and distinctive product claims.

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SMD Cosmetics International Brings K-Beauty Stateside with Inhyunjin Anti-Aging Line

SMD Cosmetics International has launched a line of anti-aging products featuring fermented ingredients.

In skin and hair care applications, SphingoCare ceramides can reportedly support claims that address issues such as skin aging, scalp well-being, skin soothing, environmental protection, lip care, microbiome balance and hair cuticle repair.

Croda Unveils SphingoCare Biofermented Ceramides

These fatty acids support skin barrier function, protecting skin from dryness and germs, per Croda.

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Isobionics Opens Distillation Plant in the Netherlands

In a virtual opening, Isobionics unveiled its new distillation plant at site in Geleen, Netherlands—increasing production of natural fragrances and flavors.

Royal DSM and Metex Nøøvista partnership will brings production of PDO to Europe.

Royal DSM and Metex Nøøvista Partner to Produce PDO

We believe this partnership will leverage the value of our PDO, Tilamar PDO with Nøøvista, will accelerate its global market introduction and support Metex Nøøvista to success in its business," said Antoine Darbois, CEO of Metex Nøøvista.

The vision is to augment or replace an ingredient that is currently gathered from animal sources by engineering a strain that will produce the targeted ingredient through fermentation.

Sumitomo, Ginkgo Bioworks to Ferment Animal-derived Ingredient Alternatives

The collaboration will target and ferment an unspecified molecule to offer a more sustainable alternative to its animal-derived counterpart to the personal care and cosmetic industries.

Since biotin is a key cofactor in the synthesis of essential lipids and fatty acids, by boosting these elements, EraGlow Beautin improves skin elasticity, radiance and brown spots.

Biosyntia's EraGlow Beautin Clinically Shown to Boost Ceramides for Skin Brightening Effects

Compared with free biotin, 2x the amount of this fermented, vectorized natural biotin was absorbed into skin, boosting ceramides and fatty acids to deliver skin brightening and gloss, among other effects.

The serum contains 91% natural-origin ingredients, such as longoza and an exclusive grade of hyaluronic acid.

Dior Launches Age-defying Serum

The serum makes skin appear younger, stronger and "glowing with health" after the first week of use, according to the brand.

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SC Group Highlights SpecBio Ectoine for Skin Barrier Benefits

EcoCert and COSMOS approved, SpecBio Ectoine promotes collagen synthesis, defends against photoaging, provides lasting moisturizing effects and more.

TRI-K launched DensiFoll, an advanced active targeting hair density and longevity.

TRI-K Debuts Hair Density, Skin Hydration and Brightening Actives During In-cosmetics Global

The new solutions are designed to address critical market demands in hair density, skin hydration and skin brightening.

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Octo Skin Care Embraces Brazilian Ethos

Octo skin care has announced the launch of its first product, The Restorative Moisturizer, during Milan Fashion Week.

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Corpowell Secures Investment from Seventure Partners to Accelerate Expansion of Plant-Based Collagen Alternative

Tony Van Campen, CEO and founder of Corpowell, said, "For me, VeCollal is about removing the choice between ethics and results. Consumers want sustainability and proven effectiveness. By replicating the amino acid structure of human collagen and activating its production in the body, we offer an intelligent alternative that genuinely makes a difference. That is the definition of Collagen 2.0 for us."

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Deinove Awarded for Extremophile Bacterium-Inspired Phyt-N-Resist

The company received the Most Innovative Technology award at the 2018 IAR annual meeting for its pure phytoene for skin care.

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For The Biome Brings Sentient Skincare to Consumers

Products will reportedly include both face and body products designed to cater to the skin's microbiome.

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Amyris and Ginkgo Announce Partnership for Biotech Ingredients

Ginkgo Bioworks and Amyris announced a new partnership where the two will be able to jointly develop products more efficiently and cost effectively.

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Cosphatec Presents Corn Ferment-derived Palm-free Diol

The ingredient is designed for product developers seeking alternatives to petrochemical or palm oil-derived ingredients.

What does this mean for formulators? '[It provides] high efficacy, high levels of purity and a product that you can integrate into aqueous formulations.' Read on for more.

Cambrium Reveals Ex vivo Efficacy of NovaColl, Shares Future Outlook on Material Design

“Our molecular design technology enables us to achieve unprecedented material performance. ... We are very pleased that this data supports the unique ‘protect, maintain and enhance’ claim for NovaColl."

The enzymes are used in a 'cell-free' process, eliminating the problems associated with cellular manufacturing and cutting production costs and development times.

[updated] Enzymit Inc. Secures $5M to Advance Designer Enzymes

The designer enzymes reportedly could, "replace nearly every inefficient, unsustainable and polluting chemical reaction used in modern production methods." Gideon Lapidoth, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder, explains.