IFF-Lucas Meyer Cosmetics won the Gold Active Ingredient Award at in-cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris for Wastar Pink Berry.
The ingredient is an upcycled botanical extract rich in bioflavonoids to soothe irritated scalps.
Taking the Silver Award, DSM Nutritional Products Europe was recognised for its Vitamin B12 cryst while Gattefossé took Bronze for its “new guardian of DNA” active ingredient Solastemis.
In the Functional Ingredient Award, Lubrizol Life Science took Gold for its PemuPur START polymer – a natural-derived polymeric emulsifier said to provide excellent stabilization capabilities at low use level while offering a fresh and quick break sensory.
Meanwhile, CFF GmbH & Co KG scooped the Silver award for its Sensocel natural and environmentally friendly raw material, and Ashland took the Bronze accolade for its natrathix bio cellulose – a nature-derived biodegradable rheology modifier.
The Green Ingredient Award, in partnership with Ecovia Intelligence, recognises ingredients that make a proven significant environmental or social difference. Taking the 2022 title was Nafigate Corporation for its Biopolymer Hydal PHA – polyhydroxybutyrate, an upcycling ingredient and biopolymer.
Mibelle Biochemistry took the Silver award for its MelanoGray anti-hair greying essence that is sustainably obtained by upcycling the peel paste from unique organic Chios mandarins. Lipoid Kosmetik scooped the Bronze award for its PhytoCollagen – an all-natural, COSMOS-certified, plant-based alternative to animal collagen.
The coveted Rising Star Award, which recognises first- and second-year exhibitors, was won by Tagra Biotechnologies, which produces microencapsulated active compounds, UV filters and pigments.
