Bio-based cosmetic ingredients: WACKER and Amyris collaboration

WACKER and Amyris have announced an expanded partnership to develop sustainable, high-performance bio-based ingredients for cosmetics and personal care products.

Bio-based cosmetic ingredients are revolutionising the personal care industry. The collaboration between WACKER and Amyris leverages Amyris’s precision fermentation technology and WACKER’s expertise in formulation and production.

Partnership highlights

1. Strategic collaboration: WACKER, known for its silicone portfolio, and Amyris, a leader in precision fermentation, are combining their strengths to create innovative bio-based solutions. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of resource-efficient ingredients for the cosmetics industry.

• BELNEXT® product line expansion: WACKER will expand its BELNEXT® line with renewable raw materials. These bio-based silicones are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance personal care products.

• Precision fermentation technology: Amyris’s precision fermentation platform enables the creation of novel molecular compounds. These compounds will be integrated into WACKER’s formulations, offering scalable and sustainable solutions for the market.Images)

Why bio-based ingredients matter

The cosmetics industry is witnessing a shift towards bio-based ingredients due to their sustainability and performance benefits. This partnership addresses the increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products while maintaining high-quality standards.

Benefits of the collaboration

• Sustainability: Utilising renewable raw materials reduces environmental impact.
• Scalability: Amyris’s biomanufacturing capabilities ensure consistent supply.
• Performance: High-performance formulations meet the needs of modern consumers.
• Innovation: Faster development cycles through combined expertise.

The WACKER and Amyris partnership is a significant step forward in the development of bio-based cosmetic ingredients. By combining their strengths, they are setting new standards for sustainability and performance in the personal care industry.