Seprify, specialist in biomaterials, launches SilvaLuma, an innovative, natural and multifunctional cosmetic ingredient at the cutting edge of sustainability and performance.
Swiss company Seprify announces the launch of SilvaLuma, an ingredient designed to transform personal care and cosmetics products. Presented for the first time at the IFSCC 2025 congress in Cannes, this new ingredient directly addresses consumers' sustainability and safety concerns.
An innovation with multiple applications
SilvaLuma is distinguished by its 100 % plant origin and its varied applications in suncare and skin care products. In-vitro studies have demonstrated that this ingredient can double sun protection values, while reducing the load of chemical ultraviolet filters required. Product aesthetics are also enhanced thanks to its matte finish with no white residue. « With SilvaLuma, we prove that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and their principles. »explains Lukas Schertel, phD, CEO and co-founder of Seprify.
An environmentally-friendly manufacturing process
Seprify uses an exclusive technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 70 % compared with conventional materials. The process focuses on reducing energy consumption and eliminating the need for chemical wastewater treatment. This enables the company to adopt a more circular and sustainable approach. This technological advance is perfectly aligned with European cosmetics regulations and consumer expectations for environmentally-friendly products.
