A subsidiary of Croda, the British-based supplier of speciality chemicals, Sederma, dedicates itself to the development of sustainable cosmetic actives. In partnership with French biotechnology company, Alganelle, the team is creating an innovative concept for cosmetics through the production of natural molecules.
The French biotechnology company creates natural molecules from microalgae synthetic biology. Alganelle will bring this technology to its new partnership, which reportedly provides quality raw materials. These are sustainably obtained to respect the environment and biodiversity.
Sederma's move from chemical synthesis to synthetic biology aims to develop cleaner productions of its best sellers. One of its ingredients is currently under biological synthesis development through Alganelle's microalgae platform and is set for patent publication in August 2021.
Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients
Sederma and Alganelle Develop Sustainable Cosmetic Actives
Trend Themes
1. Natural Cosmetic Actives - The increased focus on sustainability in cosmetics is leading to the development of innovative natural molecules from biotechnology, such as microalgae, as new cosmetic actives.
2. Synthetic Biology in Cosmetics Production - The adoption of synthetic biology in cosmetic production is disrupting the traditional chemical synthesis approach, enabling new, cleaner production methods and the creation of novel ingredients.
3. Patentable Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredients - The development of sustainable cosmetic actives through synthetic biology presents opportunities for companies to create patentable raw materials that are sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics Manufacturing - The cosmetics manufacturing industry can adopt sustainable cosmetic actives and synthetic biology production methods to differentiate their products and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Biotechnology - The biotechnology industry can partner with companies in the cosmetics manufacturing industry to create innovative natural molecules and sustainable methods of production for cosmetic actives.
3. Speciality Chemicals - Speciality chemical suppliers, like Sederma's parent company Croda, can invest in sustainable cosmetic actives and explore new production methods using synthetic biology to meet the growing demand for environmentally-friendly cosmetic ingredients.