Syensqo, the company that emerged from Solvay’s specialty chemicals business, is expanding its portfolio of biobased functional ingredients with the introduction of Cerafy, a new line of biomimetic ceramides for skin and hair. Syensqo introduces a new line of biomimetic ceramides for skin and hair.
The first product in the Cerafy range, Cerafy Pure NPo, is a pure ceramide 3 solution designed to combat the decline in natural ceramide levels within the skin. This ingredient aims to replenish the skin’s ceramide content, which diminishes over time and due to environmental stressors. According to Syensqo, it effectively protects the skin against dryness by minimizing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), thus helping to prevent premature aging by revitalizing the skin’s barrier function.
“Ceramides are essential for maintaining the skin’s integrity, acting as a protective barrier that locks in moisture and shields against environmental damage,” said Léa Seidenbinder, Global Skin Care Marketing Manager at Syensqo. “With Cerafy, we empower formulators to create responsible and personalized skin care routines that restore, protect, and maintain skin beauty and health.” Syensqo introduces a new line of biomimetic ceramides for skin and hair.
The launch of Cerafy underscores Syensqo’s commitment to rapidly enhance its Beauty Care business with more natural and innovative skin care solutions. Like the rest of the range, Cerafy Pure NPo is produced using a unique fermentation process—an advanced biotechnology that enables the creation of chemical specialties from renewable carbon sources.
Syensqo emphasizes that its Cerafy line provides significant advantages for cosmetic products, including those in the rapidly growing dermo-cosmetics segment. Additionally, natural ceramides are vital active ingredients for hair care and skin cleansing formulations. To that end, the company plans to focus its research and innovation efforts on further developing specialized solutions within the Cerafy range in the coming months. Syensqo introduces a new line of biomimetic ceramides for skin and hair.
