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Earlier this year, Apoena Biotech held its second bioprospecting expedition for sustainable biological actives, this time in the Tapajós National Forest of Pará in Brazil's Amazon.

Integrity Ingredients Adds Apoena Brazilian Biotech Ingredients to Its Portfolio Under New Deal

Apoena's ingredients offer hydration, protection, anti-aging benefits, cleansing functionality and more.

In nature, cellulose can be found in the cell walls of green plants, some algae and fungus-like oomycetes.

Ingenza x Cellugy Are Perfecting Biotech Cellulose for Sustainable Personal Care

Bacterial cellulose reportedly has the potential to replace fossil-based petrochemicals in consumer products, the firms argue.

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OnScent Debuts Acerola Cherry Ferment to Inhibit Glycation, ROS for Skin and Hair

At both the 2024 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting in L.A. and Cosmoprof 2025 in Miami, OnScent's natural cosmetics division, Premier Naturals, debuted its Acerola Cherry Ferment, applying the benefits of the superfruit for topical skin and hair benefits.

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Brenntag, Kaneka Collaborate on Sustainable Ingredient Line

The Kaneka Surfactin Line reduces the use of other surfactants, acting as an inhibitor for acne bacterial growth. It is suitable for sensitive skin and compatible with various alcohols and cationic ingredients.

Demetrix signs its first contract manufacturing organization for commercial scale production of cannabinoids.

Demetrix Signs First CMO for Cannabinoid Production

Demetrix signed its first contract manufacturing organization for the commercial scale production of cannabinoids such as CBG for nutraceutical, skin care and other consumer health and wellness products.

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Rethinking the Nature of Cosmetics

With the introduction of RHEANCE® One, the first ever glycolipids product, Evonik opens up a new frontier in all-natural cosmetic raw materials that offer both gentle, and effective skin and hair cleansing. As a compound made up of sugar and fatty acids, glycolipids can be found in many instances throughout nature.

Deinove has developed a new cosmetic active ingredient, produced by fermentation and based on a totally original carotenoid, designed to restore radiance and vitality to the skin.

Deinove Debuting Blue Light Defense at in-Cosmetics Global

“We are actively preparing the launch of this 2nd proprietary active ingredient which will be officially presented at in-Cosmetics Global, the world's largest trade show dedicated to cosmetic ingredients, taking place in Barcelona from March 31 to April 2, [2020],” Coralie Martin, marketing manager at Deinove, said.

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Unilever, Bio-on Strike Partnership to Reduce Environmental Impact

The collaboration aims to meet the demands of consumers who are becoming increasingly concerned with sustainability and making purchasing choices that respect the environment, and will utilize patented biotechnologies to produce natural, biodegradable microplastics.

The company will develop a new line of cosmetics products expected to launch in the third quarter of 2021.

Amyris & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Form Clean Beauty Collaborative

The company will develop a new line of cosmetics products expected to launch in the third quarter of 2021.

Winning their own categories, the first-place winners were Myramaze-Essence, Defensil-Pure and Radicare-Eco.

3 Actives from Rahn Take First Place BSB Innovation Awards

In three different categories, the first-place winners were Myramaze-Essence, Defensil-Pure and Radicare-Eco.

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ÄIO Achieves Milestone: Producing First Tonne of Sustainable Yeast-based Oil

The ingredient is designed to replace unsustainable products widely used in cosmetics, food and oleochemicals; such as palm oil, coconut oil and petroleum-based mineral oils.

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Labio Unveils MIT[HD] for Sustainable, Stable Active Ingredient Delivery

The innovation uses a multi-lamellar vesicle (MLV) structure to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients deeply into the skin.

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Bio-Botanica and Genomatica Take Natural to New Levels

Bio-Botanica Inc. and Genomatica know the market, which is why they partnered up to take botanical extracts to new levels of natural. Learn more at NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

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BASF Launches Hydrasensyl Glucan for Lasting Hydration

BASF’s new active ingredient, Hydrasensyl Glucan, moisturizes, smoothes and soothes the skin with immediate and long-term efficiency.

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Elkem Silicones’ Puresil ORG 01 Wins Innovation Award

Elkem Silicones has won the 2020 Ringier Technology Innovation Award with Puresil ORG 01, aimed to enhance personal care.

Kelco-Care diutan gum won the silver medal for the Innovation Zone Award in the Functional Ingredients category for its efficacy in a wide pH range at low use levels.

Lubrizol's Kelco-Care Diutan Gum Wins Silver Innovation Award

Kelco-Care diutan gum won the silver medal for the Innovation Zone Award in the Functional Ingredients category for its lasting efficacy in a wide pH range at low use levels.

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Kirks Aims to Attract Younger Consumers with Rebrand

“With the brand refresh and line extensions, we want Kirk’s to evolve from being ‘your mother’s natural soap’ to the brand that millennial moms and growing families turn to and trust."