Amyris announced the selection of Laserson as the new exclusive distributor of Amyris squalane in the European market. The joint announcement was made in Paris at incosmetics.
“Since our first sale of Amyris Squalane two years ago, we have grown to become a leading global supplier of high-purity squalane to the cosmetics and personal care market. We are now helping to grow the global market for renewable squalane working in partnership with Laserson and leading European formulators,” said John Melo, president & CEO of Amyris. Squalane is an emollient that prevents skin moisture loss while restoring the suppleness and flexibility to the skin. Its exceptional moisturising properties and perfect affinity with the skin have long made squalane a favourite among cosmetics and personal care formulators. Historically, squalane has been sourced from shark liver or from olive oil, raising concerns about its sustainability and availability. Amyris has developed a unique biotechnology process that enables the reliable and sustainable production of 100% plantderived pure squalane. This high performance, renewable emollient is derived from simple sugars, like those found in sugarcane, and can be produced at a scale capable of meeting the world’s demand. Amyris squalane is highly moisturising and fast absorbing while providing a silky, smooth and luxurious touch. Ideal for elegant face products and emulsions, as well as body lotions and moisturisers, Amyris squalane can leave the skin feeling soft and smooth without a greasy, heavy after-feel. Amyris’s manufacturing process provides consistent product quality, yielding a colourless and odourless squalane.
