Special Chemicals and Global Biotech have joined forces to develop innovative and sustainable cosmetic assets using closed photobioreactors and harnessing CO₂ from industrial sources. This strategic collaboration combines expertise in biotechnology and sustainability, creating high-quality and functional ingredients while reducing the carbon footprint.
This collaboration was presented at the 9th Beauty Innovation Days 2025, where it received significant recognition in the cosmetic industry, becoming a finalist in the Best Collaborative Innovation Project category.
Global Biotech, experts in microalgae cultivation, applies their deep knowledge to maximize the efficiency of closed photobioreactors, cultivating microalgae in a controlled environment that ensures purity and consistency in the ingredients while optimizing the use of natural resources. Additionally, the residual CO₂ from industrial processes of external factories is transformed into high-value compounds by being used as food for these microalgae, actively contributing to the circular economy and marking a significant advancement in sustainability within the cosmetic industry.
As a result of this collaboration, SCH AlgaeTech™ is born, a line of cosmetic assets that combines biotechnological innovation and environmental responsibility. Among its ingredients, SCH AlgaeTech™ Porphyridium stands out, rich in sulfated exopolysaccharides known for their moisturizing, antioxidant, and protective properties for the skin. This active ingredient is obtained through advanced biotechnology, optimizing its purity and efficacy without relying exclusively on the biomass of microalgae, which is separated from the bioactive of interest for subsequent cultivation and growth.
The alliance between Special Chemicals and Global Biotech represents a pioneering approach to the sustainable production of cosmetic ingredients, integrating cutting-edge technology with environmentally friendly processes. This collaboration sets a new standard in the cosmetic industry, demonstrating that it is possible to transform industrial CO₂ into high-quality and functional ingredients.