Symrise and Evoxx Technologies join forces to bolster biocatalysis for green cosmetics
01 Jul 2022 --- Due to consumer demand for ethical and transparent beauty, Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients has partnered with Germany-based Evoxx Technologies to develop and manufacture enzymes. This will strengthen the company’s expertise in biocatalysis for formulating cosmetic ingredients.
“We will jointly advance natural and green solutions by uniting our competencies. It will accelerate the ability to address the desires of customers and consumers for high-performing and yet sustainable products,” comments Dr. Michael Puls, managing director at Evoxx.
“The partnership with Evoxx Technologies represents a significant step toward developing our biotech platform. It helps accomplish our strategic goal to continuously expand our portfolio of sustainable cosmetic ingredients,” adds Dr. Jörn Andreas, president of cosmetic ingredients at Symrise.
Symrise notes that the demand for natural or renewable-based products is increasing due to environmental concerns.
Evoxx will contribute to the research and development and manufacturing of enzymes and probiotics. Symrise will bring knowledge and capabilities in creative and sustainable ingredients.
Meanwhile, Amyris recently began its precision fermentation for genetically engineered skincare at its new facility in Barra Bonita, Brazil. The company’s Lab-to-Market technology platform accelerates the global shift to sustainable consumption.
Eco-friendly synergies
Symrise highlights that via its partner Evoxx, it aims to develop processes and ingredients for customers wishing to accommodate clean and environmentally sustainable alternatives into cosmetic formulas.
Furthermore, Evoxx will contribute to the research and development and manufacturing of enzymes and probiotics. Symrise will bring knowledge and capabilities in creative and sustainable ingredients.
With Evoxx’s expertise in industrial enzymes and biocatalytic processes and Symrise’s record of personal care launches, both aim to bring environmentally friendly solutions to the market that perform similarly to conventional ingredients.
Symrise and Probi released SymFerment in April, a skincare ingredient made from Probi’s upcycled Lactiplantibacillus (Lactobacillus) fermentation.
“By upcycling the byproduct from probiotic fermentation, Probi is reducing its environmental footprint, while Symrise is offering an ingredient to the cosmetic market,” Léa Schmidt, global product manager of Symrise, previously told PersonalCareInsights.
Environmental sustainability record
Symrise notes that the demand for natural or renewable-based products is increasing due to environmental concerns.
Symrise recently unveiled its augmented artificial intelligence Philyra 2.0, which equips perfumers with a creative and environmentally sustainable tool to formulate perfumes. This updated technology enables brands to produce renewable and biodegradable alternatives while encouraging experimentation and speeding up production.
In June, the company claimed to be the first in the industry to achieve a gold level certification by SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment for sustainably sourcing hibiscus. This includes the promotion of sustainability across its agricultural practices in various crops and regions, supply chains and its use of water and soil.
In further attempts toward transparency, Symrise and Centre Régionalisé Interprofessionnel d'Expérimentation en Plantes à Parfum, Aromatiques et Médicinales partnered to produce Symrises’ next generation of white lavender plants, ensuring ethical supply chains.
From efforts on land to the ocean, Symrise also introduced its cosmetic brand Neo Heliopan, a mineral UV filter range – safe for aquatic life and ecosystems. It also won four prizes from the European BSB Innovation Awards 2022 for its cosmetic innovations focused on environmentally sustainable beauty ingredients and technology.
Additionally, the company introduced an environmentally sustainable alternative to popular synthetic silicones used for hair products made out of mushrooms. The ingredient is based on traditional Chinese medicine, consisting of a unique blend of hair beneficial properties.
By Venya Patel
