Green chemistry: redefining beauty ingredients

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Make every molecule count

Sustainability in beauty starts at the source, right down to the molecular design of each ingredient. Green chemistry is changing the way we formulate, offering safer, smarter solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining product performance.
We're proud to work with suppliers who put green chemistry into practice, and we support brands looking to create formulations that are both responsible and effective.
Within our portfolio, you’ll find ingredients developed through the principles of green chemistry – from fermentation-based actives to alternatives that perform as well as traditional materials, but with a significantly lower ecological footprint. These ingredients are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance, eco-conscious formulations without compromises.
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What is green chemistry?

Green chemistry is about rethinking how we design and produce cosmetic ingredients, with the aim of minimizing environmental impact and improving safety throughout the supply chain. It focuses on:

  • Renewable feedstocks – Using plant-based or naturally sourced raw materials
  • Biodegradable ingredients – Ensuring formulations break down safely in the environment
  • Energy-efficient processes – Reducing energy use and emissions during production
  • Minimizing hazardous substances – Avoiding toxic solvents, by-products and waste
  • Bioprocesses like fermentation and enzymatic synthesis – Leveraging biotechnology to create high-performance ingredients through clean, low-impact methods
These principles support the development of beauty and personal care products that meet consumer expectations for transparency, safety and sustainability without compromising on performance.

Green chemistry in action: ingredient highlights

Here are just a few examples from our portfolio that reflect the power of green chemistry in real-world applications:
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CosVivet HA – eco-conscious hydration

Produced through biotechnological fermentation, CosVivet HA delivers effective moisturization while avoiding animal-derived sources or high-impact processing.

  • Vegan, fermentation-based hyaluronic acid
  • Excellent for skin and hair hydration and texture
  • Aligns with clean beauty and sustainability claims
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Corbion – naturally derived lactic acid solutions

Produced through natural fermentation, Corbion’s lactic acid and lactate-based ingredients offer a versatile, label-friendly foundation for high-performance formulations in skin care and beyond.

  • Biobased and non-irritating moisturization
  • Supports anti-aging concepts with gentle exfoliation and cell renewal
  • Contributes to pH adjustment, sebum control and antimicrobial balance
  • Ideal for clean, nature-inspired formulations
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Let’s create greener formulations together

With deep formulation know-how and access to a curated portfolio of sustainably sourced ingredients, our Innovation & Application Centers support your product development – from concept to lab scale. Whether you're upgrading an existing formula or creating something entirely new, we help you select the right materials to achieve outstanding eco-conscious performance.