About Mibelle Biochemistry
Inspired by nature - Realized by science
Immerse yourself in the world of Mibelle Biochemistry, where our passion and expertise come together in our latest Company Movie – experience innovation coming to life, all in line with our motto: "Inspired by nature - Realized by science."
Cornelia Schürch is Managing Director of Mibelle Biochemistry and has been working for Mibelle Biochemistry since 2002. Her responsibilities include the management of product developments and compliance, as well as the lead of production and marketing. She and her team ensure that Mibelle Biochemistry’s actives are developed using profound know-how and consistently high quality.
In 1991, Fred Zülli founded the business unit Mibelle Biochemistry when he came up with the idea of developing high quality, scientific ingredients for the cosmetic industry based on novel biochemical concepts for the skin. He has since expanded the business and enriched Mibelle Biochemistry’s product portfolio with pioneering product ideas. After being a Managing director for 30 years, he is now the Business Development director and leads the research department and the sales team.
Esther Belser joined Mibelle Biochemistry in 1998. Her role is to define the overall marketing and communication concepts of the company. With her team, she is responsible for all marketing activities.
Michael Müller and his team are in charge of production and worldwide distribution, while he is also responsible for infrastructure and the implementation of new technologies.
Franziska Wandrey has been working for Mibelle Biochemistry since 2015. As Head of Research, she is responsible for designing innovative biochemical concepts and for ensuring the high efficacy of the active ingredients. She and her team plan and monitor all in vitro and in vivo efficacy studies and support Mibelle Biochemistry’s customers with their formulation projects.
Torsten Grothe joined Mibelle Biochemistry in 2016. He and his team are in charge for the implementation, extension and management of a sustainable food supplement ingredients portfolio (Food & Health).
Bernhard Henes has been working for Mibelle Biochemistry since 2013. As Head of Product Development he is responsible for the product development of active ingredients for the cosmetic industry. Together with his team he transforms all the innovative ideas from the lab into production.
Stéphane Poigny has worked for more than 20 years in cosmetics and dermocosmetics in the development of partnerships, active ingredients and innovative products within large French companies. Since October 2020, he is R&D director of Mibelle Biochemistry France and supports New Business Developments in France and globally. Stéphane Poigny has a PhD in organic chemistry from Sorbonne University in Paris and National Museum of Natural History in Paris.
He is an expert in Biomimicry and bio-inspired innovations.
Vincent Briffaut is working in cosmetic industry since 2005. He joined Mibelle Biochemistry in 2009 to launch the French entity as Sales Director France.
He and his team are in charge of the complete French market for sales, direct promotion and commercial activities to the french brands, formulation labs or contract manufacturers.
Mike is leading the US sales and marketing team. He has been working for more than 20 years in the cosmetic ingredients industry and therefore brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Mibelle Biochemistry to further develop and grow the US market.
Mibelle Biochemistry Switzerland designs and develops unique, high-quality actives for the beauty, nutraceutical and food industry which are based on naturally derived compounds and extensive scientific expertise.
This independent business unit within the Mibelle Group was founded in 1991 by Dr. Fred Zülli in Buchs, Switzerland. In a short period of time, Mibelle Biochemistry has developed an excellent reputation throughout the world as a creator of innovative active ingredient concepts as well as being a real expert in the fields of biotechnology and biochemistry. Its broad line of actives is available in more than fifty different countries around the globe.
Recently, its experience and wide ranging expertise in the cosmetic industry became also available for the food, beverage and dietary supplement industry. Under the portfolio “food & health” Mibelle Biochemistry offers a selection of effective beauty-from-within and anti-aging products.
Mibelle Biochemistry operates independently within the Mibelle Group, which is the largest manufacturer of cosmetic end products in Switzerland. The Mibelle Group belongs to Migros, Switzerland’s largest retailer, which has over 94,000 employees. In 1925, Gottlieb Duttweiler founded Migros as a cooperative characterized by a unique social concept.
Inspired by nature – realized by science
Our scientists transform naturally derived plant compounds into truly functional bioactive cosmetic ingredients. Our R&D team makes use of state-of-the-art encapsulation technologies that will guarantee optimum bioavailability and thus ensure the maximum effectiveness of the active ingredients sourced.
Full service – maximum impact
All of our actives are supported by a biochemical concept, clinical studies – in vitro and in vivo – and considerable marketing documentation, which includes convincing selling tools, formulation guidelines and advantageous claim substantiation.
Being both comprehensive and comprehensible, our sales package is highly educational, and it supports our customers in positioning their products with the highest market impact. In addition, for most of our actives, we have scientific publications and patents in place.
Designing ideas for added value
In the fast moving cosmetic industry, innovation is the most important factor as it enables us to deliver new claims, new efficacy tests, new applications, new biochemical findings, as well as new marketing and communication tools to effectively differentiate products. At Mibelle Biochemistry, our mission is to design the most innovative actives for our customers.
Committed to visionary work
360 ° innovation
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Based on profound scientific expertise, we encourage our team to challenge themselves and continually develop new ideas.
Anticipating consumer needs
The scouting of trends, understanding the core values of the marketplace, the monitoring of scientific and technological developments, and close collaborations with dermatologists, universities and clinical test institutes, are essential to ensure that we fully understand the changing requirements of the consumer.
Working hand in hand with our customers
We are passionate about delivering the most professional levels of customer consultation and ensuring that every aspect of our service is undertaken in a timely and efficient manner.
Swiss quality as a distinctive essence
Meeting the highest standards of ingenious, solid research, the very latest technology, advanced education and rigorous quality procedures, ensure that we develop actives of the very highest quality with guaranteed availability.
At the forefront with production and technology, all in-house
Designing, developing and producing under the same roof improves overall efficiency and ensures a dynamic exchange of inspiration and knowledge amongst our skilled and passionate staff. It also grants accuracy, timely production, consistently outstanding quality, and constant availability.
With numerous state-of-the-art technologies we are not only able to develop and produce distinct novel cosmetic actives but also fulfill customer requests in-house:
- Liposome- and nanoemulsion technology
- Plant stem cell culture production (PhytoCellTec™)
- CM-Glucan production site
- Snow algae biotechnology
- Plant extracts
- Peptide design
- MossCellTec™
- Powder production using fluidized bed technology
Flexible and dynamic processes enable our team to handle different production sizes both efficiently and in time. The basis under which we manufacture these Swiss quality products is the ISO 9001: 2008 certification.
Since the very first innovations that marked our company’s formation, committing to a sustainable technology approach, green chemistry and focusing on the ecosystem throughout the life cycle of our products, has enabled us to design actives responsibly, both now and in the future.
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BSB Gold Award 2023 Category natural products / raw materials / actives
Gold Award at Innovation Zone Award in-cosmetics 2022
NutraIngredients Asia Award Ingredient of the Year
Silver award Green Ingredient category, in-cosmetics Global 2022
BSB Innovation Award Natural Products 2022 Gold
in-cosmetics 2020 Innovation Zone Best ingredient
Silver Award at BSB Innovative Prize 2020 Natural Products
Category 'most innovative raw material'
Gold Award at Innovation Zone Award
in-cosmetics North America 2019
Category 'best ingredient'
Bronze Award at BSB Innovative Prize 2019
Category 'most innovative raw material'
Bronze Award at BSB Innovative Prize 2019
Category 'most innovative raw material'
PhytoCellTec™ Goji
Gold Award at Innovation Zone Award
in-cosmetics Global 2018
Category ‘Best Ingredient’
MossCellTec™ No. 1
Gold Award at Innovation Zone Award
in-cosmetics North America 2018
Category ‘Best Ingredient’
MossCellTec™ No. 1
3 rd Prize at Sepawa Innovation Award 2018
Category ‘Best Ingredient’
MossCellTec™ No. 1
Gold Award at BSB Innovation Prize 2018
Category ‘most innovative raw material’
MossCellTec™ No. 1
Runner-up at the BSB Innovation Prize 2017
Category ‘most innovative raw material’
InfraGuard
Runner-up at the BSB Innovation Prize 2016
Category ‘most innovative raw material’
RoyalEpigen P5
Category ‘Best Active Ingredient’
New source of raw materials, new technology, new anti-ageing approach and innovative study methods
Snow Algae Powder
Category ‘Best Anti-Aging Active Skin Care’
Snow Algae Powder
Runner-up at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2014 for its sustainable processing methods
PhytoCellTec™ nunatak®
Category ‘Best Active Ingredient’
The very first active with proven efficacy on DERMAL stem cells, which targets a deeper skin layer and achieves fundamental skin rejuvenation.
PhytoCellTec™ Argan
Category ‘Best Active Ingredient’
The world’s first active based on plant stem cells.
PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica
EcoVadis Silver Ranking
GMP standard for cosmetic ingredients 2017 of the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI)
Phytochemical Exploration of Ceruchinol in Moss. Applied Science_2024
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FDNS Nutritional Supplementation of an Apple Callus Extract.pdf
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In-cos Global Catalogue: Bioinspiration for Smooth and Moisturized Hair April 2024
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PC magazine Boosting NAD levels for skin longevity May2024
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Retinol Benefits with a natural and safe alternative_Happi June 2024
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Timut pepper extract promotes longevity_Nutrients_07.2024
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Combat inflammaging with_upcycled mandarin extract_PC September 2024
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Beautifying the Eye Contour by Brightening Dark Circles and Reducing Puffiness_SOFW 11/24
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Industrie Cosmetique December 2024: les pommes de pin
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Upcycled chios mandarins to combat inflammaging_in-cosmetics preview 2023
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Neurocosmetic active to look and feel good_InCosmetics Catalogue 2023
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Upcycled active for hair greying prevention Personal Care April 2023.pdf
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From coffee waste to active ingredient
Peer-reviewed Paper 2023
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Emotional well-being with Timut pepper_Expression Cosmétique 12.2023
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Energizing the skin with Phytoglycogen. Personal Care Magazine January 2024
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Senolytics: Eliminating Senescent Cells, Personal Care 01.2022
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Can this plant based ingredient give you stronger nails? CosmeticsBusiness 02.2022
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More moisture with aloe moss_Cossma Jan 2022.pdf
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Harmonizing the skin’s moisture flow with MossCellTec™ Aloe_InCos Global 2022 Preview
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Deciphering the Phytochemical Profile of an Alpine Rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum L.) Leaf Extract for a Better Understanding of Its Senolytic and Skin-Rejuvenation Effects
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Upcycled Coffee Silverskin for Deep Skin Comfort
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Powerful protection against bluelight infrared and pollution P&C review 05.2022
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CBD - does it really work? Cossma 06.2022.pdf
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Development of an in Vitro Assay to Evaluate the Biological Impact of 5G Technology on Human Skin—Shield Effect of a Tannin-Rich Plant Extract 06.2022
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NovoRetin: The Natural Retinol Alternative_Personal Care July2022
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Restoring Skin With a Novel Ca2+ Delivery System PersonalCare October2022
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Upcycled chios mandarins to combat inflammaging_incosmetics asia catalogue 2022
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Deep comfort with upcycled coffee silverskin Expression Cosmetique December 2022.pdf
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A holistic approach restoring skin's microbioata P&C Review Jan 2021
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A Natural Approach To Managing Sebum, PC Review 02.2021
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Fighting Glycation For Rejuvenated Skin, Personal Care 02.2021
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More Energy for Hair Follicles, Cossma 03.2021
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New Energy for stressed Hair Follicles, SOFW 04.2021
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Boosting the anti-viral defense of the skin SOFW June 2021
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Personal Care July 2021_Harmonizing the skin’s moisture flow
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JCMPHR_Evaluation of the collagen-boosting effects of a Moldavian dragonhead extract
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Mosses - a unique model of bio-inspiration
Expression Cosmétique Dec 2021
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Senolytics Eliminating Zombie Cells in the skin HPC 11.2020
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A spicy active to shape the Body_PC Review 10.2020
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A Swiss Glacier bacterium to vitalize tired skin SOFW March 2020
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Triple Action to pollution proof skin PC Review 05/2020
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Rebalancing the excessive sebum production in the scalp
SOEFW 05/2020
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Clearing senescent cells for rejuvenated skin Personal Care Magazine 04.2020
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A sweeter solution for Hydrated Skin SPC 04.2020
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Clearing Age Promoting Cells for Youthful Skin_Show Catalogue in-cosmetics Global 04.2020
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nutrients_The Acute and Chronic Cognitive effects of Nepalese Pepper 12/2019
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Treating large pores HPC Jan/Feb 2020
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Be Focused And Stay Smart With A Natural Cognitive Health Booster NBR 02/2020
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Hair Loss Uprooted Follicle Protection with Yerba Santa, C&T June 2020
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Black Honey Ferment to restore skin's natural Microflora, in-cosmetics Global Preview, 2/2019
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10 Years of Plant Stem Cells, COSSMA, 2/2019
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Biotechnologically Produced Moss Active Improves Skin Resilience SOFW 09 2018
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Effective Protection and Repair of the Hair from Daily Weathering SOFW 03 2018
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Improved Cell Nucleus Health with Moss Cell Technology Personal Care Magazine April 2018
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Improving Skin Resilience with Moss Cell Technology in-cosmetics Global Catalogue April 2018
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Peptide Inspired by Sea Anemone Venom Comforts Sensitive Skin SOEFW 01 02 2018
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The Magic of Moss SPC April 2018
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To Combat Oxidative Stress and Pollution Cossma 06 2018
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Triple Action to Fight Urban Pollution in-cosmetics Asia Preview September 2018
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Calm Skin with SensAmone P5 in-cosmetics Preview February 2017
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Powerful Protection Against IR-Induced Photo-Aging in-cosmetics Show Catalogue April 2017
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Sea Anemone Inspired Peptide Comforts Sensitive Skin Personal Care Magazine April 2017
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Stimulating Endorphins and Sex Hormones in the Skin Personal Care Magazin September 2017
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Stimulation of Beta-Endorphins and DHEA Activity to Redensify the Skin in-cosmetics Asia Preview September 2017
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Two Lines of Defense against Urban Pollution in-cosmetics Asia Show Catalogue October 2017
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Burning Fat for Body Shaping and Cellulite Treatment SOEFW 09 2016
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Eine neue Art des Fettverbrennens gegen Cellulite und Fettpolster SOEFW 09 2016
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Flawless Skin Via Swiss Stone Pine Extract Personal Care Magazine November 2016
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Historic Natural Substances How to Promote Their Use Today Expression Cosmetiques 12 2016
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Modified Baker's Yeast Cell Wall Active Rebalances Skin Personal Care February 2016
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Redensified Skin Through Stem Cell Activation in-cosmetics preview March 2016
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Rejuvenation Through Epigenetic Science CosmeticsDesign May 2016
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Rejuvenation Through Epigenetic Science in-cosmetics Catalogue April 2016
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Relax Your Skin with Pinolumin and Enjoy a Flawless Complex in-cosmetics Asia Catalogue November 2016
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Royalactin-like Peptide To Regain Skin Vitality Personal Care Magazine June 2016
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Targeting The Real Issues In Mens Care Reducing Hair Loss And Irritation After Shaving HPC April 2016
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The Power of Royalactin in-cosmetics North America September 2016
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A Biomimetic Peptide to Protect Skin DNA Expression Cosmetique Guide 2015
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CM-Glucan Forte to Rebalance the Skin Preview in-cosmetics Asia 2015
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Extremophile Cells Offer UV Stress Protection Personal Care Magazin April 2015
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Interview Lösungen zur Bekämpfung Haarausfall Eurocosmetics April 2015
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Interview Solutions for Combating Hair Loss Eurocosmetics April 2015
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Mastic Liposome Treatment for Shiny and Impure Skin Personal Care November 2015
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Preventing Hair Loss and Ensuring Fuller Hair Cossma 06 2015
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Rebalancing The Th1 Th2 Immune Response in Atopic Skin with Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan IFSCC Magazine 04 2015
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Secrets of Beauty from the Ice Age in-cosmetics show catalogue April 2015
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The Next Generation of Stem Cell Cosmetics Ice Age Cosmetics with Ice Age Survivors Cossma April 2015
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A Polyphenol for Reducing Visible Signs of Rosacea in-cosmetics catalogue 2014
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Crocus Bulb Extract to Communicate Reorganization in Deep Skin for Visible Improvement of Stretch Marks Aug 2014
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PoreAway To Treat Impure Skin in-cosmetics Asia Preview 2014
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Rejuvenating Effect of Snow Algae Analysed Personal Care Magazine Europe 04 2014
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Snow Algae Powder The Secret of Red Snow in-cosmetics Preview February 2014
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Stimulation of Endogenous Antioxidant Enzymes Personal Care 09 2014
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The Secret of Snow Algae Guide Expression Cosmetique 2014
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A Natural Anti-Hair Loss Active Guide 2013 Expression Cosmetique
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Hair Growth Stimulated By Pea Sprout Extract Personal Care March 2013
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PhytoCellTec Symphytum Stem Cell Activation for Smoother and More Even Skin in-cosmetics 2013 Preview
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Stem Cell Activation for Smoother, More Even Skin PCA July 2013
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Stem Cell Activation For Smoother And More Even Skin Cosmetics Design June 2013
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Stem Cell Activation for Smoother and More Even Skin in cosmetics Asia 2013 Preview
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Stimulation of Hair Growth by Enhancing the Expression of FGF7 and Noggin Genes in-cosmetics Show Catalogue 04 2013
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Tetra Carboxy Methyl Naringenin Chalcone A New Active to Treat Rosacea HPC Today 09 10 2013
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The FGF7 and Noggin Genes Are Key Targets to Treat Hair Loss 09 2013 SOFW
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Crocus Bulb Extract Prompts Epidermis Dermis Crosstalk Personal Care Europe September 2012
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Dermal stem cells are the target of the latest treatments for deep-seated skin regeneration CosmeticsDesign Feb 2012
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DermCom To Deliver The Message For Repair Deep In The Skin In-cosmetics Preview 2012
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PCT-Solar-Vitis Use of Plant Cell Cultures for a Sustainable Production of Innovative Ingredients SöFW September 2012-5
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Redensify the Dermis with DermCom Expression Cosmetique 2012
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Stimulation Of Growth Factor Communication HPC April 2012
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The New Front Line in Anti-Aging Pure Health Magazine 01-02 2012
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An Active Substance From Pistachio Resin To Combat Impure Skin Cossma 11 2011
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Dermal Stem Cells The Next Target in-cosmetics Preview 2011
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Ecocert Certified Alpine Rose Active Combats Aging by Protecting Skin Proteins CosmeticsDesign 02 2011
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Ecocert Extract From Opuntia Cactus With Proven Activities Cosmetic Science Technology 2011
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First Cosmetic Active Demonstrating Proven Efficacy on Dermal Stem Cells in-cosmetic Asia Preview 2011
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Protecting and Vitalizing Dermal Stem Cells Expression Cosmetiques 07 08 2011
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Vegetable Sprouts A Potent Source For Cosmetic Actives Expression Cosmetique 11 2011
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Vegetable Sprouts A Potent Source For Cosmetic Actives HPC Today 03 2011
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Vitalisation of dermal stem cells for skin rejuvenation Personal Care 07 2011
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Treating large pores HPC Jan/Feb 2020
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Alpenrose Bolero 09 2010
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An Apple A Day SPC 02 2010
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Chronic Inflammation And its Effect on Skin Aging Preview in-cosmetics 2010
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Cress Sprout Actives to Turn on the Master Switch in Cell Protection CosmeticsDesign 2010
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Fighting the Effects of Chronic Inflammation in the Skin HPC 2010
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How To Tackle Uneven Pigmentation HPC Today April 2010
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Innovation Report Product Launches at in-cosmetics 2010 The Independent UK
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Magnolia Bark Actives To Prevent Inflamm'Aging Of The Skin Pure Health Magazine Spring 2010
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Magnolia Derived Honokiol and Magnolol Fight Against Skin Inflamm'Aging CosmeticsDesign Feb 2010
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Shoots of Sunflowers to Energize and Rejuvenate the Skin HPC 2010
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Shoots of Sunflowers to Power the Skin PCA 11 2010
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Stimulating Epidermal Regeneration with Plant-Derived Stem Cells C&T May 2010
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