Beauty & Care ingredients for ever changing needs
We are a leading player in UV filters, vitamins and bioactive skin care, peptides and polymers. By leveraging our transformational ingredients and our exceptional understanding of beauty aspirations, we make sure our customers are ahead of the game.
Our solutions support the health and beauty needs of an aging population with various skin and hair types around the world. They also address increasing concerns around global public health issues such as air pollution and skin cancer prevention. Tapping into our agility and flexibility to meet ever-changing customer needs and generating sustainable benefits for all stakeholders are key elements of our business, but our ultimate ambition is to become the #1 in our customers’ hearts by delivering on excellence, solutions, services and sustainability.
AMPHISOL® K is an oil-in-water anionic emulsifier with thermal and broad pH range stability to formulate in sun care, skin care, and make-up formulations.
ALL-Q Plus is a bioactive mix of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate in a cosmetic carrier oil. ALL-Q Plus is the ideal active ingredient for several key applications such as skin protection formulations (sun care, environmental stress) and others.
ALLANTOIN is an effective bioactive ingredient used in a wide range of personal care formulations. Allantoin improves skin moisture retention providing a skin smoothing effect.
ALPAFLOR® -ALP-SEBUM CB is an organic bioactive rich in flavanoids and oenothein B - key compounds that show sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory activities. It is COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO is a natural, organic plant extract Artemisia umbelliformis, is rich in phenolic acids, tannins and flavonoids and is therefore a great natural, sustainable bioactive for anti-oxidative cosmetics. Proven in-vitro protective anti-oxidative efficacy, this alpine extract is suitable for any skin care formulation. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® BUDDLEJA AO is an organic, sustainable active extract from Buddleja davidii. Rich in phenylethanoids, flavonoids, and iridoids, this alpine extract is the active ingredient to help prevent the appearance of aging. This bioactive ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB is an organic bioactive that protects skin barrier, enhances skin resistance to external stress factors and provides an ultimate skin sensation. It is COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE CB is a complex of 7 Swiss alpine plant extracts. It is a radiant skin bioactive that keeps the skin at its luminous best. The main active ingredients are flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, and iridoids. It is COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO is a sustainable alpine plant extract of Peucedanum ostruthium. This organic extract is the ideal active ingredient for all types of skin regenerating formulations. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life Fair Trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® LINUM AO is a sustainable alpine plant extract of Linum alpinum. With its capacity to reduce the ICAM-1 expression induced by inflammatory cytokines, this natural, organic extract demonstrates calming properties for sensitive, irritated, and dry skin, proven in vitro. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® MALVA AO is an organic, sustainable plant extract of Malva sylvestris. The bioactive is rich in mucilages, polysaccharides, and tannins, therefore provides moisturizing and soothing care for sensitive skin. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO is an organic, sustainable plant extract from Marrubium vulgare. Proven in vitro to reduce histamine production, this alpine extract protects skin against reactions induced by UV radiation and relieves irritated and stressed skin. The bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® NECTAPURE PF is a mix of organic, sustainable plant extracts from Buddleja davidii and Thymus vulgaris. In-vitro proven protective effect against ozone and in-vivo demonstrated moisturizing properties, this alpine extract is the ideal active ingredient antipollution formulations. The bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® SAMBUCUS AO is an organic, sustainable plant extract from Sambucus nigra. Proven in vitro to reduce VEGF biosynthesis, this alpine extract is the ideal active ingredient for all types of formulations to protect against the appearance of puffiness and heavy legs. The bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB is an organic bioactive fighting urban stress and leaving the skin soothed, radiant and feeling relaxed. This ingredient is COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified and Fair for Life fair trade certified.
ALPHA-ARBUTIN is a superior skin care ingredient for an even skin tone. It reduces the degree of skin tanning after UV exposure and helps to minimize the appearance of liver spots.
Argan oil is a natural, organic skin bioactive obtained from the kernels of the endemic argan tree (Argania Spinosa kernel oil). This bioactive ingredient is ECOCERT, COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified.
L-Ascorbic acid is the only active form of vitamin C however it is also highly susceptible to oxidation. To ensure better stability in formulation and enhance skin penetration, different forms and stable derivatives of Ascorbic acid have been developed.
Vitamin antioxidants are used to stabilize oxygen- sensitive ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Ascorbyl Palmitate protects formulation against oxidation.
The innovative cosmetic ingredient BEL-EVEN® locally rebalances the negative, long-term effects of stress on skin and fights against stress-induced collagen loss and skin thinning.
BeauPlex® VH is an all-in-one vitamin blend containing vitamins B3, B5, B6, C and E – vitamins which are known to have a protective effect in skin, scalp and hair care cosmetic applications.
CEPHALIPIN NP2 is a botanical skin bioactive helping restore and maintain the natural skin barrier function of the stratum corneum, making it particularly suitable for aftershave formulations.
COLHIBIN CB is a plant-derived skin bioactive from vegetable origin. This skin active has strong MMP (Collagenase) inhibition properties that protect the collagen fibers.
COLLAGEN 1% is a solution of highly purified, native atelocollagen. It gives a unique skin feel and acts as a water reservoir on the skin, thus helping to promote skin hydration.
The vitamin Biotin improves the quality of keratin structures in cosmetic applications and hence has a positive effect on fine and brittle hair and nails.
DISMUTIN® PF is a biotech skin active, highly purified superoxide dismutase (SOD) from Saccharomyces cerevisiae with outstanding anti-inflammatory activity.
Vitamin antioxidants are used to stabilize oxygen- sensitive ingredients in cosmetic formulations. DL-α-Tocopherol protects formulation against oxidation.
ELHIBIN® PF is a Chinese listed, bioactive cosmetic ingredient that helps to promote youthful elastic skin conditions and combat the ageing process.
The skincare tanning ingredient ERYTHRULOSE provides you with a beautiful, natural-looking homogenous and glowing skin tone that enriches the appearance of your skin.
ETERWELL™ YOUTH : THE holistic solution for healthy ageing skin, acting on the cellular level, efficient on any skin types, ethnicities and for any age, gender.
Folic acid is a powerful vitamin active in skin and sun care applications, with the ability to fight photoaging as well as general signs of aging. It slows premature skin aging.
HYALURONIC ACID-BT is a pure, ECOCERT approved biotechnologically manufactured skin bioactive that perfectly moisturizes skin and improves skin smoothness, elasticity and freshness.
HYASOL PF is an aqueous solution of a high molecular mass hyaluron polymer of about 1.6 MDa. The bioactive delivers outstanding tactile experience and skin revival immediately after application.
HYDROLASTAN PF is a hydrolyzed elastin bioactive providing a natural protein layer of protection against environmental factors, leading to improved elasticity of the skin.
This skin microbiome friendly new ingredient line, HYA-ACT™ includes highly efficient hyaluronic acid grades featuring different molecular weights that deliver the efficacy and beauty benefits customers want.
IRICALMIN™ PF is a biopolymer complex containing wheat germ, yeast extract, sodium hyaluronate, and panthenol. IRICALMIN™ PF relaxes UV-induced skin irritation, enhances regeneration of protective lipids.
LIPOGARD is a bioactive mix of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate in a carrier oil. LIPOGARD restores the lipid barrier and guarantees full cell membrane functionality.
Life's GLA™ 10 n-6 Oil is a naturally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids with a high GLA content. The active contains at least 9% γ-linolenic acid (GLA) in the form of triglycerides and is stabilized with dl-α-tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate.
Life's GLA™ 25 n-6 Oil is a naturally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids with a high GLA content. The active contains at least 23% γ-linolenic acid (GLA) in the form of triglycerides and is stabilized with dl-α-tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate.
Vitamin antioxidants are used to stabilize oxygen- sensitive ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Mixed Tocopherols protects personal care formulations against oxidation.
In cosmetic applications, Niacinamide PC, a form of vitamin B3, helps to rebalance skin pigmentation, refines pores and improves skin elasticity. It helps to protect from UV and blue light damage.
The postbiotic bioactive to improve the look of tired and dull-looking skin
PARSOL® 1789 (INCI: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) is a very strong and efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen and other skin care formulations. It enables broadband protection when combined with effective UVB filters and can also contribute to SPF.
PARSOL® 340 (INCI name: Octocrylene) is an effective UV-B absorber and the most effective photostabilizer for solid, crystalline UV absorbers like PARSOL® 5000, PARSOL® 1789, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate.
PARSOL® DHHB (INCI: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate) is an efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen, face care and color cosmetic formulations.
PARSOL® DHHB (INCI: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate) is an efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen, face care and color cosmetic formulations.
PARSOL® EHS (INCI: Ethylhexyl Salicylate) is an effective UVB absorber for sun protection formulations. This colorless liquid UV filter is an effective solvent for many solid filters like PARSOL® 1789.
PARSOL® EHT is the UV filter ingredient can be used to achieve a high SPF at low concentrations, so it has an attractive eco-profile that makes it ideal for developing high Eco-class sun care formulations.
PARSOL® HMS (INCI: Homosalate) is an effective UVB absorber with SPF-enhancing properties. The UV filter integrates easily into the oil phase of sun protection formulations and is ideal for all kinds of sunscreen formulations.
PARSOL® HS (INCI: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid) is an effective UVB absorber for water-based sunscreen formulations. The UV filter is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients and shows good photostability.
PARSOL® MCX (INCI: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) is a strong UVB absorber ideal for water-resistant sunscreen formulations. The UV filter is an excellent solubilizer for many solid UV filters integrates easily into the oil phase of sunscreen formulations.
PARSOL® Max (INCI: Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) is a photostable broad spectrum UV filter which delivers outstanding performance that breaks through the boundaries of UVB and UVA to continue into the blue light spectrum.
PARSOL® SLX (INCI: Polysilicone-15) is a silicone-based UV-B absorber. This colorless-to-pale yellow viscous liquid integrates easily with the oil phase of sunscreen formulation.
PARSOL® Shield (INCI: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) is a photostable broad-spectrum filter which efficiently contributes to UVB and UVA protection across the full range of application forms at low concentrations.
PARSOL® TX (INCI: Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Dimethicone) is an inorganic UVB filter providing a very good SPF performance as well as a significant contribution to UVA protection into the blue light range.
PARSOL® ZX (INCI: Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprilylsilane) is an inorganic UV filter with a broad UVA‐UVB absorption curve that also goes into the blue light spectrum. Our grade with a particle size ensures SPF and best UVA performance.
PENTACARE-NA PF is a bioactive mix of galactomannanes obtained from seeds of locust bean gum and hydrolyzed proteins isolated from wheat gluten.
PENTAGLYCAN PF is an aqueous bioactive solution of glycosaminoglycans, isolated from cartilaginous fish, and hyaluronic acid. PENTAGLYCAN PF is a marine polysaccharide which imparts lubricity to the skin surface, leading to smooth skin.
The natural moisturizing skincare ingredient PENTAVITIN® provides powerful hydration to all facial areas, visualized by new facial skin hydration color mapping technology.
The natural skin care ingredient PEPHA®-AGE CB stimulates skin’s own defense against the negative impact of blue light protecting the skin barrier and boost the collagen synthesis.
PEPHA®-CTIVE CB is a biotech ingredient produced from microalgae Dunaliella salina. Thanks to its composition rich in amino acids, minerals, and carbohydrates, PEPHA®-CTIVE CB protects and stimulates mitochondria by increasing ATP levels.
PEPHA®-PROTECT is natural bioactive extracted from watermelon, very rich in vitamins, carbohydrates, and amino acids. It harnesses the action of the watermelon to strengthen the natural defenses of human skin.
PEPHA®-TIGHT is a unique natural tightening and firming skincare ingredient which delivers both a fast, instant tightening experience, and a superior long-term skin firming effect.
PHYTALURONATE® PF is a natural bioactive from highly purified fraction of branched galactomannan derived from the seeds of the St. John's bread tree.
PHYTANTRIOL is a unique active for skin care and hair care applications. Hair care studies demonstrated its efficacy to increase deposition of panthenol, ethyl-panthenol, and keratin amino acids.
PREREGEN® PF is a unique bioactive mix of botanically derived peptides and biotechnologically produced oxido reductases. This unique complex shows free radical neutralization and elastase-inhibiting properties, as well as anti-ozone activity.
The vitamin Panthenol is valued in skin and hair care cosmetic applications for its moisturizing properties. It soothes sensitive skin and is known for its humectant properties in hair care.
REGU®-AGE PF is a natural bioactive skincare ingredient that protects the delicate skin around the eyes and visibly reduces the look of dark circles and eye puffiness.
The skincare ingredient REGU®-FADE is a high-performing, nature-identical resveratrol that visibly brightens skin within two weeks.
REGU®-SEB is a natural bioactive complex that balances and mattifies oily skin to unveil a natural look, by regulating the production of sebum to a normal level.
REGU®-SLIM is a patented bioactive for body re-shaping smoothing and skin tightening. Demonstrated in vitro and in vivo, to stimulate lipolysis and reduce the appearance of orange-peel skin, REGU®-SLIM is an innovative fat-cell burner and skin smoother.
REGU®-STRETCH is a patented bioactive complex that protects the skin structure from new stretch marks, and activates the repair process by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and by reducing skin inflammation.
The bioactive cosmetic ingredient REVITALIN® CB boots the skin's oxygen content and consumption to help provide energized, revitalized skin that looks and feels good.
Retinol CB 50 is a highly potent and multifunctional anti-ageing ingredient. Retinol CB 50 works across all major skin needs including anti-ageing, epidermal and skin tone.
Vitamin antioxidants are used to stabilize oxygen- sensitive ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Ronoxan A protects personal care formulations against oxidation.
SERICIN is a natural silk bioactive extract produced by the silk worm Bombyx mori. The unique silk protein SERICIN has strong affinity to keratin.
SETAKOL® PF is an aqueous bio active solution of the hydrolyzed silk glycoprotein sericin. SETAKOL® PF forms a highly substantive, protective film on the surface of skin and it reduces the irritation caused by surfactants.
STAY-C 50 is a powerful anti-oxidant and free radical scavenge. The vitamin active works for a better-looking skin tone and reduces the appearance of skin blemishes and acne.
The natural certified skincare ingredient STIMU-TEX® AS visibly reduces histamine-related symptoms like irritation and itching for a truly soothed and flawless looking skin.
SYN-AKE® is a small synthetic peptide active ingredient that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and laughter lines. It’s fast acting, long lasting and fully reversible.
The peptide ingredient SYN-EYE® combines peptide technology with skin bioactives in a multifunctional eye care formula. It visibly reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the eyes.
The peptide ingredient SYN-GLOW® works with skin to bring out its natural healthy glow, all year round as if you are just back from holiday.
SYN-STAR® -an innovation based on existing patented peptide technology – showed, for the first time, a global anti-ageing and mattifying effect in a study on three different skin tones.
SYN-TC® is a cosmetic synthetic peptide ingredient, tailor-made to ensure best performance for high-performing, facial anti-ageing skin care formulations.
Our unique peptide cosmetic ingredient SYN-UP® has excellent capacity to fight against dry skin conditions and, skin redness, due to its interaction on two common skin bacteria.
SYN®-COLL CB is a synthetic tripeptide china listed cosmetic ingredient that simultaneously boosts collagen production and protects against collagen degradation.
SYN®-HYCAN a patented cosmetic tripeptide ingredient boosts skin’s own renewal of hyaluronic acid, resulting in a visible remodeling effect and firmer, more moisturized skin.
The peptide ingredient SYN®-TACKS increases elasticity, firmness and suppleness by boosting the function of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction (DEJ).
The polymer hair care ingredient TILAMAR® OP 40 delivers an opacified formulation with a creamy texture; nourishing body structure and improving color effects in a ‘one-for-all’ solution.
The polymer hair care ingredient TILAMAR® Quat 2240 provides deep conditioning with a weightless feel and can be readily formulated for clear shampoo formulations.
The hair care conditioning polymer ingredient TILAMAR® Quat 640 delivers ultimate conditioning performance and a weightless feel even after repeated leave-in applications.
The sensory and visual modifier cosmetic ingredient VALVANCE® Touch 210 provides anti-shine, silky touch and a lightweight feel especially in sun care formulations.
The visual and sensory modifier cosmetic ingredient VALVANCE® Touch 250 is the color booster within the VALVANCE® portfolio. It provides vibrant color and smooth rolling touch in all-kind of make-up applications.
Vitamin A in cosmetic applications stimulates skin cell proliferation, which eventually causes the epidermis to thicken, resulting in a stronger skin barrier function and skin’s elasticity.
This biotech naturally derived vitamin ingredient B12 helps relieve sensitive and stressed skin and protects the skin barrier damage induced by inflammation.
Vitamin B6 in cosmetic applications appears to reduce sebum levels in skin and limit the area of oily spots. In hair applications it contributes to the efficacy of anti-dandruff products.
Vitamin E has proven antioxidant effects, enhances moisturization and strengthens the skin barrier. DSM’s Quali E is the most sustainable synthetic vitamin form on the market.
A perfect color for personal care formulations can be essential to give the formula a personality. Vitamin β-Carotene brings life to formulations in an efficient and colorful way.
Sun care products
We have over 40 years of global experience in the sun care industry. Our expertise is translated into one of the broadest UV filter portfolios and a full palette of sun care solutions.
Skin care products
Our broad portfolio of skin actives and bioactive skin care ingredients includes synthetic peptides, organically grown plant extracts, natural ingredients, and vitamins.
Hair care products
Our hair and scalp care solutions utilize dsm-firmenich Beauty & Care's portfolio of bioactives, vitamins, performance ingredients and UV filters to deliver a range of benefits.
