DSM has acquired cosmetic active ingredient specialist Pentapharm.
Pentapharm holds a global leading position in the development and production of active ingredients and system solutions for the personal care industry and is also present in niche pharmaceutical and diagnostics markets. Pentapharm is particularly well known for its capabilities in innovation which have won it high regard among customers and strong brand recognition in the industry.
Pentapharm’s cosmetic active ingredients meet consumers’ increasing demand for effective anti-ageing, self-tanning, body-slimming and whitening products. Supported by the global wellness trend such cosmetic active ingredients benefit from the highest growth rates within the personal care ingredients market.