Delivering Science in Beauty: Key Takeaways from in-cosmetics Global 2025
The beauty and personal care industry is evolving at lightning speed, driven by cutting-edge science, sustainability, and consumer demand for high-performance yet eco-conscious products. At DKSH Performance Materials, we’re at the forefront of this transformation, crafting innovative formulations that blend efficacy with nature-inspired solutions.
Here are the top 3 trends from our silent seminar at in-cosmetics Global 2025—plus a sneak peek at the groundbreaking products redefining beauty and wellness.
1. Sustainability Without Sacrifice: Clean Beauty That Actually Works
Gone are the days when "natural" meant weak performance. Today’s consumers expect eco-friendly products that outperform synthetics—and we’re making it happen.
- Ageless Hair Repair Styling Gel – With Tamavisco® (a 100% plant-based, upcycled tamarind gum), this gel delivers vegan hyaluronic acid-like hydration while BGT™ HAIR-KPRO (an AI-designed peptide) repairs chemical damage. No flakes, no stickiness—just stronger, healthier hair.
- Prebiotic Foaming Shower Oil – Ditch sulfates without losing luxury. GALSEER® DERMAGREEN, a 100% green, microbiome-friendly cleanser, creates rich foam while keeping skin nourished and balanced.
- Notox Plumping Lip Gloss – Swap petroleum for Vegetable Petroleum Transparent 162, a COSMOS-approved plant alternative, and pair it with BGT™ TDP-LIP for instant plumping without injections.
Why this matters for you:
- Meet EU Green Deal and clean beauty standards effortlessly.
- Win over eco-conscious consumers without compromising efficacy.
- Future-proof your brand with scalable, sustainable science.
- Meet EU Green Deal and clean beauty standards effortlessly.
- Win over eco-conscious consumers without compromising efficacy.
- Future-proof your brand with scalable, sustainable science.
2. AI & Biotech: The New Power Duo in Beauty
Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech—it’s reinventing skincare and haircare. Our BGT™ peptide technology delivers fast, visible results by mimicking the body’s natural processes.
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Performer’s Secret – This luxury anti-aging emulsion combines BGT™ TDP-1 + ALP peptides to relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles in just 15 minutes.
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PDRN Well Ageing Essence – Powered by vegan barley sprout DNA fragments, it accelerates skin repair while balancing the microbiome.
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360° Eye Revive Gel – Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines? OPENSEE PHYCOSKIN® (a natural plankton extract) lifts, brightens, and strengthens the eye area—no needles needed.
Why this matters for you:
- Stand out with patented, science-driven actives.
- Deliver fast, clinically visible results—consumers won’t wait.
- Tap into the $7.4B anti-aging market with next-gen biotechnology.
- Stand out with patented, science-driven actives.
- Deliver fast, clinically visible results—consumers won’t wait.
- Tap into the $7.4B anti-aging market with next-gen biotechnology.
3. Hybrid Textures: Where Science Meets Sensory Magic
Consumers don’t just buy products—they buy experiences. That’s why we’re engineering multifunctional textures that feel as good as they work.
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Water-drop Conditioning Hair Cream – A W/O emulsion that bursts into freshwater droplets, infused with AA2G™ vitamin C for stronger, UV-protected hair.
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Detox Fusion Cellular Booster – A melting emulsion with Regenesea™ LS (seaweed extract) to reverse aging at the cellular level—while feeling like silk.
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Vitamin C Daily Sunscreen SPF50 – A weightless gel-cream with Plant C-STEM™ to repair sun damage and AA2G™ for antioxidant defense—no white cast, no greasiness.
Why this matters for you:
- Elevate your brand with luxe, high-performance textures.
- Solve multiple concerns in one product (consumers love simplicity).
- Use innovative emulsifiers (like Bentone Hydroluxe™ 360) for PEG-free, COSMOS-approved formulations.
- Elevate your brand with luxe, high-performance textures.
- Solve multiple concerns in one product (consumers love simplicity).
- Use innovative emulsifiers (like Bentone Hydroluxe™ 360) for PEG-free, COSMOS-approved formulations.
The Bottom Line? The Future is Now—And DKSH Can Help You Lead It
The personal care industry is shifting faster than ever. Consumers want smarter science, greener ingredients, and sensorial luxury—all in one product.
At DKSH Performance Materials, we’re not just keeping up; we’re defining what’s next. Our lab-tested, market-ready formulations give you:
- Sustainable innovation (no trade-offs).
- AI-powered actives (faster, visible results).
- Breakthrough textures (that consumers crave).
Ready to future-proof your brand?
Our experts are here to help you unlock the next phase of innovation in the beauty industry. Together, we can bring your vision to life. Discover our latest Formulation Booklet — a curated collection of solutions designed to inspire and support your next beauty breakthrough.
Our experts are here to help you unlock the next phase of innovation in the beauty industry. Together, we can bring your vision to life. Discover our latest Formulation Booklet — a curated collection of solutions designed to inspire and support your next beauty breakthrough.
