{"id":176094,"date":"2026-04-27T07:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=176094"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:13:49","slug":"wacker-and-biomanufacturing-pioneer-amyris-join-forces-in-the-personal-care-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wacker-and-biomanufacturing-pioneer-amyris-join-forces-in-the-personal-care-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"WACKER and biomanufacturing pioneer Amyris join forces in the personal-care sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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  • Collaboration aims to develop bio-based functional ingredients for cosmetics and personal care products<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • WACKER to expand its silicone portfolio to include bio-based raw materials\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Another focus of research is the evaluation of novel functional molecular compounds\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    WACKER and Amyris, a U.S. based biomanufacturing company, are joining forces. As announced at the in-cosmetics trade show which begins today in Paris, France, the two companies will be stepping up their collaboration in the development of bio-based functional ingredients for the personal care sector. The goal is to systematically evaluate the potential of such ingredients and building blocks for innovative personal care applications and new development approaches.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    WACKER and Amyris have already been collaborating in the field of biotechnology for several years. Amyris is a leader in biomanufacturing with more than 20 years of expertise in the development and manufacturing of biological chemistry. As a leading manufacturer of silicone specialties and biotech products, WACKER has decades of experience in the formulation of silicone-based ingredients and in the fermentation of cyclodextrin and cysteine products for the personal-care and life-science industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The collaboration of both companies reflects current trends in the personal care and consumer goods sectors. According to current studies, the market for bio-based cosmetics will grow faster going forward than for conventional, purely chemically produced counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    WACKER has already responded to this trend by introducing a new product line. Under the brand name BELNEXT\u00ae, the company will, for the first time, be presenting products based exclusively on renewable raw materials at in-cosmetics in Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cThis allows us to offer manufacturers and formulators of personal-care products a wide range of ingredients, from proven silicone-based solutions to plant-derived products that offer similar properties but are completely bio-based,\u201d says Ian Moore, head of WACKER\u2019s Consumer & Healthcare unit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    The company is also collaborating with Amyris, a pioneer in the production of renewable biological chemistry. The California-based company uses precision-engineered microorganisms to transform abundantly available renewable feedstocks into high-performing molecules, enabling access to chemistries that would otherwise be too rare to source from nature. Amyris\u2019s ingredients, produced using advanced precision fermentation, have been widely adopted across diverse end-markets including flavors and fragrances, beauty and personal care and specialty chemicals for industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The high availability and scalability of biological chemistry is of interest to WACKER as well. The focus of the collaboration is on bio-based molecules whose functional potential is unlocked through targeted processing and formulation capabilities at WACKER. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cAt the moment, we are investigating how we can use certain Amyris ingredients to specifically expand and supplement our personal-care portfolio,\u201d says personal-care expert Ian Moore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    WACKER is also examining the extent to which selected bio-based raw materials produced using Amyris\u2019s technology can be integrated into existing production structures in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cThe development of market-ready solutions and the formulation and application compatibility of such solutions at the customer\u2019s site are largely shaped by WACKER\u2019s expertise in development, formulation, and production,\u201d Moore<\/strong> emphasizes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    For Amyris, WACKER\u2019s market expertise and global sales and technical service network are an important asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cWACKER is a global leader in the development of functional ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industries. WACKER also brings deep insights into product performance expectations from global customers through its technical application and testing centers\u201d, says Lisa Roessler, Chief Commercial Officer at Amyris.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    The cooperation will enable both companies to significantly accelerate the development of new bio-based ingredients for personal care applications. WACKER contributes its extensive expertise in formulation and application, while Amyris brings its know-how in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cCombining these strengths creates synergies and a strong foundation for developing innovative, high-performance, and resource-efficient solutions\u201d, says Roessler.<\/strong> \u201cBy bringing together WACKER\u2019s deep formulation and application expertise with Amyris\u2019s leadership in producing biological chemistry, we have a uniquely complementary partnership to translate renewable innovation into high performing cosmetic ingredients at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    About WACKER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As a globally active company with highly developed chemical and biotechno\u00aclogical specialty products, WACKER is helping to meet the challenges of our time \u2013 from energy transition and digitalization to health care for a growing global population. WACKER products can be found in countless everyday items. The company\u2019s portfolio comprises more than 3,000 products supplied in over 100 countries, and ranges from tile adhesives to computer chips. Its main customers are in the automotive, construction, chemical, semiconductor, consumer goods & personal care, medical technology, pharmaceutical, and photovoltaic sectors. Founded in 1914 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the Group currently operates 27 production sites worldwide. In 2025, WACKER generated sales of around \u20ac5.5 billion and employed some 16,000 employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About Amyris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Amyris is a vertically integrated biomanufacturing company that creates specialty molecules for a range of industries, including flavors and fragrances, advanced materials, beauty and personal care, food, and more. Using advanced fermentation technology, Amyris customizes, creates, and manufactures ingredients that enhance lives, protect ecosystems, and take products to the next level of performance. Amyris was founded in 2003 with a bold humanitarian vision to transform access to a life-saving antimalarial compound using biotechnology. Now, with over two decades of proven commercial success, Amyris\u2019s proprietary platform is redefining the precision, consistency, and sustainability that is possible with renewable biological chemistry. The company operates fermentation plants in Barra Bonita and Campinas, Brazil, as well as a finishing plant for cosmetic ingredients in Leland, N.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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