Nivea Men uses ethanol obtained from recycled carbon dioxide in its new moisturizing cream. 

This moisturizing cream - Nivea Men Climate Care - contains a total of 14 % of ethanol obtained by alternative methods. In addition, the formula is 100 % free of microplastics, silicones, mineral oils and PEG/PEG derivatives. This men's skin care product is climate-neutral* and manufactured using electricity from 100 % renewable sources. Its formula is 99 % biodegradable and its packaging is fully recyclable. 

Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) is a multi-stage CO2 recycling technology. Firstly, carbon dioxide is collected from places such as industrial smokestacks and directed into a bioreactor, where it is then fermented and converted into cosmetic ethanol. 

"This new men's skincare product featuring innovative CO2 recycling technology represents an important milestone for us, says Jean-François Pascal, Vice President Sustainable Development at Beiersdorf. The name 'Climate Care' is very apt, as our commitment to sustainable development goes far beyond our skincare products and places climate action at the heart of our approach."

"Our ambition is to offer consumers the best possible product quality at all times. To achieve this, we combine our deep scientific expertise with the latest technologies such as this type of artificial photosynthesis, says Gitta Neufang, Corporate Senior Vice President Global R&D at Beiersdorf. I'm delighted that our product developers have launched this innovative men's skincare concept with our partners, and that they have been the first in our sector to bring it to market. This is an impressive milestone that will no doubt be followed by further developments in this direction."

Beiersdorf has set itself one of the most ambitious carbon reduction targets in the industry. The company aims to achieve a Group-wide absolute reduction of 30 % in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and 10 % in Scope 3 emissions by 2025 (using 2018 as a baseline). These targets have been recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are in line with scientific demands to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Nivea Men Climate Care moisturizer will be launched on the German market in early June 2022, starting with a limited edition in pharmacies and online retailers. 

_{*Offsetting of remaining CO2 emissions through certified climate projects.} 

At In-Cosmetics Global, held in Paris from April 5 to 7, 2022, Biolie presented five new ingredients developed with its patented enzymatic extraction ecoprocess:

- Pyr'O (Green Ingredient Award finalist): natural organic pear water active to replace water in cosmetic formulations, with antioxidant properties equivalent to vitamin C.

- Pep'O: natural organic zucchini water with prebiotic properties to replace water in cosmetic formulations.

- Cumb'O: natural organic cucumber water active to replace water in cosmetic product formulation, with prebiotic properties.

- Mirabelle almond oil: the first certified organic vegetable oil for skin and hair care.

- Preservation booster: a natural preservation booster for a natural formulation.

These five new ingredients are the result of upcycling to enhance the value of local by-products. 

Expanscience, an independent, family-owned French company with a mission and B Corp certification, is launching Calybiota Bio, a new COSMOS-certified active ingredient. Furthermore, committed to responsible supply chains, Expanscience has provided financial and technical support to the Chinese cooperative that harvests Schisandra berries in Sichuan (Sweetone Bio active ingredient) for FairWild certification. This is the first time a cooperative has obtained this certification in China. Expanscience had also obtained the Fair for Life label for its Macaline and Skinhairgium Bio actives, sourced from the maca chain in Peru, (2019) and for its organic illipe butter sourced in Indonesia (2021).

Calybiota Bio, a natural 100% active ingredient that rebalances the skin's microbiota

An extract rich in polysaccharides from the calyxes of the Red Kapok tree, sourced in Africa, Calybiota Bio is COSMOS-certified by Ecocert. Particularly recommended in intimate care and hygiene cosmetics, a clinical study* has demonstrated its role in protecting vaginal flora. The study revealed a prebiotic effect on this flora, a reduction in inflammation and feelings of discomfort, hydration of the intimate area and improved sexual comfort. Calybiota Bio is also recommended for acne-prone, atopic/eczematous or hypersensitive skin, as well as for deodorant formulas. This active ingredient helps protect and maintain the balance of the skin's microbiota.

FairWild, a certification guaranteeing the sustainability of wild resources and respect for local communities

In line with its "impACT" CSR approach, Expanscience has also supported FairWild certification for its wild Schisandra berry harvesting chain, from which the Sweetone Bio anti-imperfection active ingredient is extracted.
One of the main aims of this certification is to guarantee the sustainability of the management of non-cultivated resources. Schisandra sphenanthera is a wild climbing plant native to central and western China, and also found in Korea and Japan.
It is referenced in traditional Chinese medicine. As a common resource for cosmetic ingredients, non-cultivated plants must be carefully managed to ensure compliance with rigorous, reasoned practices that respect the resource and its habitat. This management ensures that the quantities harvested are in line with the quantities available, and that harvesting practices guarantee the renewal and preservation of the resource and its environment.
The first pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetic laboratory and the first supplier of cosmetic ingredients to be B Corp certified in 2018, Expanscience has been a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) since 2011. Now a "company with a mission", the company is committed to working for the common good through its raison d'être "helping individuals shape their well-being" and has set itself a series of social and environmental objectives such as contributing "to achieving global climate goals" and "protecting and regenerating biodiversity". Supporting partners in the certification of their supply chains is part of this approach.

* Clinical study conducted with Calybiota. Bio formulated at 1,25% in a cleansing gel and a cream and used in combination every day for 28 days on 4 groups of women (post-vaginosis, post-mycosis, irritation and post-menopause).

Three years after the last in-cosmetics Global trade show in Paris, Gattefossé yesterday won the bronze award for best ingredient in the active cosmetics category for its Solastemis innovation. The culmination of several years' research by our experts in sourcing, plant chemistry, cell biology and clinical evaluation.
Solastemis is a powerful active ingredient that protects the skin against UV-induced aging and meets the growing needs of consumers concerned about their skin's health. It acts at the heart of the epidermal machinery, protecting keratinocyte DNA from UVA-induced damage and stimulating DNA's natural repair capacity. In so doing, it preserves epidermal stem cells and ensures long-lasting skin health.

The active molecules in Solastemis are extracted from Sechium edule (also known as chayote or christophine), a fruit grown and harvested by hand in accordance with zero-waste principles on Reunion Island.

"This is excellent news, and we're delighted to win this award. Solastemis is the result of several years' research and collaboration between Gattefossé researchers, Lyon Civil Hospitals (HCL), Grenoble University and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). It's a highly comprehensive active ingredient that combats photoaging, notably by protecting our cellular DNA and stem cells. We are proud of our teams who have worked long and hard on this ingredient, and we thank the in-cosmetics jury for its decision!" explains Paula Lennon, Group Cosmetics Director.