Evonik Unveils New Ingredients to Strengthen Its Botanical & Natural Actives Portfolio

CapilAcid™, an active ingredient derived from the Maqui fruit which is a comprehensive protector and powerful antioxidant for the hair, and Oleobiota™, an active ingredient sourced sustainably from the Misiones rainforest for sebum-normalizing skin care.

Both products originate from the company Novachem, which was acquired by Evonik one year ago and is being integrated into the company's Care Solutions business.

As part of Evonik's life sciences division Nutrition & Care, the Botanicals & Natural Actives segment is playing an important role in expanding the company's portfolio of biosolutions. The value Evonik brings is the ability to translate the phytochemical profile of plants into skin and hair care benefits. In doing so, Evonik enables customers to meet the demands for sustainable, scientifically substantiated beauty and personal care products.

'Our latest product launches are a testament to our collaborative spirit. Novachem has enabled us to elevate our offerings, and deliver even more unique sustainable solutions to our customers,' said Ute Schick, head of the Care Solutions business line at Evonik.

Novachem is Evonik's most recent acquisition and strengthens Evonik's portfolio of botanicals and natural active ingredients for skin and hair applications. These support circular beauty – a concept that preserves natural resources while promoting beauty and wellbeing.

Within its Care Solutions business line, Evonik offers a portfolio of active ingredients and delivery systems that offer significant opportunities to innovate new cosmetic ingredients with scientifically proven claims, allowing customers to stand out in the market. Evonik is transforming its Care Solutions business line into the preferred sustainable specialties partner for the personal care industry. This transformation enhances the entire portfolio, creates new common solutions, opens new markets, accelerates growth, and creates significant value.

Source: Evonik