Skin Bioactives

Revealing the power of ultimate skin appearance and sensation

We translate scientific findings into tangible consumer benefits

dsm-firmenich capitalizes on its more than 40 years of expertise in skin biology to translate scientific findings into tangible consumer benefits in many areas of skin care. Today our broad portfolio of skin actives and bioactive skin care ingredients includes synthetic peptides, organically grown plant extracts and other natural ingredients, and vitamins for cosmetic applications.

  • ALL-Q Plus

    ALL-Q Plus

    ALL-Q Plus is a bioactive mix of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate in a cosmetic carrier oil. ALL-Q Plus is the ideal active ingredient for several key applications such as skin protection formulations (sun care, environmental stress) and others.

  • ALLANTOIN

    ALLANTOIN

    ALLANTOIN is an effective bioactive ingredient used in a wide range of personal care formulations. Allantoin improves skin moisture retention providing a skin smoothing effect.

  • ALPAFLOR® ALP-SEBUM CB

    ALPAFLOR® ALP-SEBUM CB

    ALPAFLOR® ALP-SEBUM CB is an organic bioactive rich in flavanoids and oenothein B - key compounds that show sebum-regulating and anti-inflammatory activities. It is COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified and Fair for Life fair trade certified.

  • ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO

    ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO

    ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO is a natural, organic plant extract Artemisia umbelliformis, is rich in phenolic acids, tannins and flavonoids and is therefore a great natural, sustainable bioactive for anti-oxidative cosmetics. Proven in-vitro protective anti-oxidative efficacy, this alpine extract is suitable for any skin care formulation. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.

  • ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB

    ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB

    ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB is an organic bioactive that protects skin barrier, enhances skin resistance to external stress factors and provides an ultimate skin sensation. It is COSMOS and NATRUE organic certified and Fair for Life fair trade certified.

  • ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO

    ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO

    ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO is a sustainable alpine plant extract of Peucedanum ostruthium. This organic extract is the ideal active ingredient for all types of skin regenerating formulations. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life Fair Trade certified.

  • ALPAFLOR® LINUM AO

    ALPAFLOR® LINUM AO

    ALPAFLOR® LINUM AO is a sustainable alpine plant extract of Linum alpinum. With its capacity to reduce the ICAM-1 expression induced by inflammatory cytokines, this natural, organic extract demonstrates calming properties for sensitive, irritated, and dry skin, proven in vitro. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.

  • ALPAFLOR® MALVA AO

    ALPAFLOR® MALVA AO

    ALPAFLOR® MALVA AO is an organic, sustainable plant extract of Malva sylvestris. The bioactive is rich in mucilages, polysaccharides, and tannins, therefore provides moisturizing and soothing care for sensitive skin. This bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.

  • ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO

    ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO

    ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO is an organic, sustainable plant extract from Marrubium vulgare. Proven in vitro to reduce histamine production, this alpine extract protects skin against reactions induced by UV radiation and relieves irritated and stressed skin. The bioactive is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair for Life fair trade certified.