Biotechnologically Derived Ingredients
Biotechnologically Derived Ingredients
Biotechnologically derived ingredients are cosmetic compounds made using living organisms in a controlled lab setting. This process, including fermentation and plant cell culture, offers a sustainable and pure alternative to traditional sourcing, producing high-performance actives.
Biotechnologically derived ingredients are cosmetic compounds made using living organisms in a controlled lab setting. This process, including fermentation and plant cell culture, offers a sustainable and pure alternative to traditional sourcing, producing high-performance actives.
What they are: Biotech ingredients are made in a lab using natural processes like fermentation and plant cell culture. This allows us to get powerful ingredients without large-scale farming.
Why they're better: They provide a pure, reliable source for compounds that are often difficult to obtain ethically or sustainably from nature.
Safety & Purity: Produced under controlled conditions, they offer exceptional consistency and purity, which can reduce the risk of allergens and other impurities.
Power & Performance: This science allows us to create highly targeted formulas with ingredients like signaling peptides and microalgae antioxidants, giving you more effective results.
Ethical & Sustainable: They are a cruelty-free and environmentally friendly way to get high-performance actives, aligning with modern values.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Neuropeptide that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles by inhibiting muscle contractions. It works by interfering with neurotransmitter release at nerve endings, limiting facial movement and smoothing expression lines—particularly around the eyes. Clinically, it has shown up to 49% wrinkle reduction in just four weeks with minimal side effects, making it a popular, non-invasive alternative to injectables. Clinically Tested
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
This tetrapeptide visibly reduces puffiness and dark circles by improving microcirculation, supporting lymphatic drainage, and strengthening capillaries. It helps prevent collagen breakdown, hydrates, and soothes the under-eye area—leaving it firmer, brighter, and more refreshed. Results can be seen in as little as 14 days. Clinically Tested
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
This biomimetic peptide boosts collagen types I and III by mimicking natural cell-signaling pathways, helping to visibly reduce wrinkles, improve skin firmness, and enhance elasticity. Its ability to inhibit collagen-degrading enzymes (MMPs) and penetrate deeply into the dermis makes it a powerful anti-aging active that strengthens the skin’s structural matrix and smooths texture over time.
Tripeptide-29
Biomimetic peptide that significantly boosts type I collagen synthesis—up to 400% within 48 hours—helping to rebuild the skin’s structural matrix and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Derived from non-GMO, vegan sources including seaweed, it mimics natural skin peptides to enhance dermal-epidermal junction integrity and visibly improve firmness and skin texture. Clinically Tested
Niacinamide+Pea+Quinoa Peptide Complex
This powerful radiance-boosting complex visibly brightens, evens out skin tone, and reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation. This synergistic blend enhances hydration, smooths texture, blurs imperfections, and improves overall skin glow—delivering a luminous, healthy-looking complexion with results seen in as little as 7 days. Clinically Proven
Lupine Peptide Powder
Derived from organic sweet white lupine seeds, targets deep signs of aging by strengthening the dermis and dermal-epidermal junction. It boosts the production of essential structural components, protects against molecular damage from sun and aging, and helps firm and tighten sagging skin—restoring elasticity and promoting a more youthful, resilient appearance. Cosmos Approved, Clinically Proven
Pomegranate/Sweet Orange Peptides
This advanced botanical peptide complex combines low molecular weight orange blossom peptides with high molecular weight pomegranate carbohydrates to deliver both immediate lifting effects and long-term anti-aging benefits. The orange blossom peptides and the pomegranate carbohydrates together, they reinforce the skin barrier, enhance suppleness, and protect against oxidative stress. Clinically Proven
Calcium 2-Ketogluconate
Biotech active that boosts hyaluronic acid and elastin synthesis to improve firmness, elasticity, and reduce wrinkles. Clinically proven to revitalize tired skin, it delivers visible lifting and anti-aging results with COSMOS, and vegan approval.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is a powerful humectant derived from hyaluronic acid that delivers intense hydration to the skin. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate deep, helping to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By drawing and holding onto moisture, it also works to strengthen the skin barrier and provide a soothing, calming effect for a healthier, more resilient complexion.
Chlorella Vulgaris Complex (Marine Bio-retinol)
This innovative marine bio-retinol, derived from Mediterranean microalgae, is designed to provide all the benefits of retinol without the usual irritation. Clinically proven to be more effective than both retinol and bakuchiol, this powerful ingredient rejuvenates and firms the skin, evens the complexion, and can even clear acne.
Niacinimide PC
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 helps to visibly minimize enlarged pores and improve uneven skin tone, giving the complexion a smoother, more refined appearance. Niacinamide also works to strengthen the skin's barrier function, which helps it retain moisture and protect itself from environmental damage. Additionally, it can help regulate oil production and has a soothing effect.
Ectoin
Ectoin is a natural molecule sourced from microorganisms found in harsh environments like salt lakes. Its primary function is to protect these organisms from extreme stress. In skincare, it acts as a powerful shield, providing deep, long-lasting hydration by binding water to the skin. It also strengthens the skin's natural barrier and protects it from environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution.
Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan is a natural polysaccharide derived from North American Larch trees, known for its moisturizing, skin-smoothing, and film-forming properties. It helps reduce transepidermal water loss, improves the appearance of fine lines, and enhances skin firmness.
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract (Prickly Pear Enzyme)
Exfoliation Enzyme, derived from the flowers of the Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), offers gentle, natural exfoliation ideal for sensitive and problem-prone skin. Rich in soothing compounds and antioxidants, it helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and protect against oxidative stress caused by UV exposure.
Saccharide Isomerate
This clinically proven active, featuring Saccharide Isomerate, is a 100% natural, plant-derived carbohydrate complex that binds to the skin like a magnet to deliver instant and long-lasting hydration. Designed to combat the drying effects of urban stress and daily environmental exposure, it provides up to 72 hours of deep moisture while strengthening the skin barrier and relieving dryness, flakiness, and itchiness. Clinically Proven, Cosmos approved
Plant like Collagen (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Rice Amino Acids, L-Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract)
Vegetable-based alternative to animal collagen. This unique complex is formulated to mimic the key amino acid composition and moisturizing benefits of traditional collagen. It works to improve skin hydration, fortify the skin barrier, and smooth and rejuvenate the complexion, offering a plant-powered solution for youthful-looking skin without compromising on ethical values. Clinically proven
Saccharomyces/Agave Tequiliana Leaf Ferment Filtrate (Blue Agave Ferment)
Delivers deep hydration and skin conditioning benefits. Rich in natural carbohydrates and sugars, it draws and retains moisture, helping to keep skin soft, supple, and smooth. Its protective properties also help defend against environmental stress, leaving the complexion refreshed and rejuvenated.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract & Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Sustainably sourced, coconut-derived skincare ingredient created through fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae to unlock powerful water-soluble lipopeptides. These lipopeptides naturally protect against a broad range of microbes while signaling skin cells to boost antimicrobial peptide production, strengthen the skin barrier, and stimulate collagen synthesis.
Biotech Origin / Process : Plant Extract + Yeast Fermentation
Reishi&Shitake Mushroom Complex
Clinically tested for its skin-renewing properties, our Mushroom Extract complex is a powerful blend of Reishi and Shiitake mushroom extracts. This bioactive complex helps increase cellular turnover in the stratum corneum, promoting a smoother, more radiant complexion. It also supports hydration and skin firmness for a revitalized, healthy-looking glow. Clinically Proven
Ganoderma lucidum, Inonotus obliquus & Cordyceps sinensis Complex
This tri-mushroom botanical essence delivers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to support a healthy, balanced complexion. Rich in glutamine, it helps reduce oxidative stress, calm irritation, and promote skin rejuvenation. By encouraging an isotonic environment, it enhances nutrient delivery and moisture balance, making it ideal for formulations that protect, nourish, and revitalize both skin.
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Lupine Peptide Powder, extracted from organic sweet white lupine seeds, helps prevent skin sagging and signs of aging caused by sun exposure and time. It works deep within the dermis and at the dermal-epidermal junction to support collagen structure, boost skin elasticity, and strengthen the skin’s foundation—promoting a firmer, more youthful appearance.
Inulin
Natural prebiotic derived from inulin sourced from chicory. It works to rebalance the skin's microbiota by selectively supporting beneficial organisms, which helps to restore the skin's natural protective layer. This innovative prebiotic has been clinically proven to offer better hydration than hyaluronic acid and can counteract skin damage caused by preservatives and UV exposure, leaving the skin healthier and more balanced.
Lactobacillus Ferment & Lactobacillus & Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract (Leucidial SF Complete)
Leucidal® SF Complete is a natural, salicylate-free antimicrobial that offers broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold in a single ingredient. Along with its preservative benefits, it helps moisturize and condition, making it an ideal choice for skin and hair care formulations that prioritize both efficacy and a natural profile.
Yeast Aminoacids
Vegan Liquid Silk is a plant-based alternative to traditional silk, created through fermentation to mimic the same beneficial amino acids. This hydrolyzed silk, broken down to a small molecular size, can penetrate the skin to deliver its benefits. For the skin, it helps improve moisturization, elasticity, and firmness while creating a protective, silky-smooth feel.
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid is a powerful ingredient best known for its ability to treat hyperpigmentation. It works by targeting skin discoloration and evening out skin tone, making it highly effective for issues like melasma, sun spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) left behind by acne.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
On the skin, it provides excellent benefits by deeply softening and soothing the complexion. Because its structure is similar to the lipids in the skin's natural barrier, it helps to strengthen the skin barrier, lock in moisture, and prevent dryness. It also helps to enhance the delivery of other active ingredients, allowing them to penetrate and work more effectively. Organic
Squalane
Squalane is a powerful emollient that naturally occurs in the skin's lipid layers, making it highly compatible with your skin. It works to prevent moisture loss while restoring the skin's suppleness and flexibility. Squalane offers a luxurious, silky-smooth texture with no greasy or heavy after-feel, making it an excellent hydrator for both the face and body. Organic, Cosmos Approved
Ceramide NP
Ceramide NP, a bio-fermentation derived ceramide, is a crucial building block for the skin's protective barrier. This skin-identical ceramide provides essential ceramide replenishment to fortify the stratum corneum's lipid structure, offering optimal skin protection, barrier repair, and superior hydration. Cosmos Approved
Ceramide AP
Ceramide AP, also known as Ceramide 6, is a skin-identical ingredient that helps lock in moisture by reinforcing the skin’s lipid layers. When paired with Ceramide NP, it creates a stronger, tighter barrier that improves hydration and resilience, keeping skin healthier and better protected. Cosmos Approved
Ceramide EOP
Essential skin-identical lipid that strengthens the skin barrier and prevents moisture loss. It helps repair and protect damaged or sensitive skin by replenishing natural ceramide levels, improving hydration, smoothness, and resilience.
Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine is a skin-identical molecule that supports key ceramides (AP, EOP, NP) in the skin’s barrier. It helps strengthen protection, calm irritation, and maintain lasting hydration. Cosmos Approved
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