Biopolymers: Skin and Hair Actives - Your essential selection guide

A structured approach to biopolymer selection for optimised formulation design.

Biopolymers are a class of molecules that include amino acid-based proteins and peptides, which form the building blocks of all living matter. Natural, easy-to-use, and safe active ingredients, they enable strong performance in a wide range of cosmetic applications. However, the diversity of biopolymers - varying in size, source, and degree of derivatisation - can make selecting the most suitable option a challenge for formulators.

Our new ‘Biopolymers: Skin and Hair Actives – Your Essential Selection Guide’ has been designed to simplify choosing an ingredient that supports your next beauty innovation. It provides comparative data on key features and performance attributes, along with clear explanations to guide informed decision-making. With its refreshed layout, dedicated property sections, and handy summary table, this guide is your shortcut to smarter, more efficient formulation choices.

Guide overview

• What are biopolymers?
• What benefits do they provide?
• Selecting the right biopolymer
   • Sources
   • Molecular weights
   • Amino acid distribution & sequences
   • Derivatisation
   • Performance
• Selection table, including key selection criteria and product credentials
• Biopolymers key properties