Amyris Launches Renewable Cosmetics Ingredient

Amyris is now selling a second renewable ingredient under its Neossance brand. Neossance Hemisqualane is a plant-derived, light emollient with high spreadability.

The company says this ingredient addresses the mid-price emollient market with better performance and competitive pricing compared to existing products in this market.

Neossance Hemisqualane is a natural alternative to petroleum-based paraffins and silicone ingredients. The company says the new product address an even larger market than its first emollient, Neossance Squalane. Neossance emollients can be used as ingredients across beauty categories including skin, hair, sun care, makeup and cleansing.