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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."

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[video] Botanicals Impart Pleiotropical Effects for Skin Benefits

Pleiotropic materials derived from botanicals are what Biocogent refers to as "pleiotanicals." This video, shot in the company's lab, provides an example from clove flower and explains its skin benefits. Watch now.

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.

The company's retinoid derivatives are created by covalently binding retinoids with another cosmetic active ingredient into a single molecule.

Conagen Develops Retinol Derivative Ingredients Offering Adaptability and Stability

The company's retinoid derivatives are created by covalently binding retinoids with another cosmetic active ingredient into a single molecule.

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Fermented Ingredients are increasingly popular in skincare

Cosmetics containing probiotic ingredients are rapidly gaining popularity – 28% of recent skin care launches contained fermented ingredients. Learn more about this trend and about a new ferment extract with anti-aging benefits.

Cordyceps militaris (pictured) is used as the substrate from which the active essence is fermented to create Bloomage Biotech's Bioyouth-FCM Cordyceps Militaris Ferment Filtrate.

Bloomage Highlights Hair Shield, Scalp Care and Fermented Anti-aging at SCC76

The Hyanutra-RH nourishing hair shield and Bioyouth-FCM anti-aging ingredient are based on ferment filtrates, and the Biobloom Microecobeauty ME-1/ME-2 scalp care ingredient takes a postbiotic approach.