Our mission

Our skin is where our life shows. Who we are. How we live. How we feel. Through life stages and life-styles, it’s ever changing, always on show.

At dsm-firmenich we combine a holistic approach to skin health with an unwavering commitment to innovation, to develop ground-breaking sustainable solutions that empower individuals to realize their own skin potential and feel good.

At every stage of life’s journey.

Our scientific core competences

Corneocare

CORNEOCARE™

By supporting total barrier function, our innovations can counteract external aggressors, deliver immediate relief, boost visible skin health and diminish the impact of aging.

Senescence

Senescence

Our advanced solutions selectively remove dermo-destructive senescent cells that accumulate over time, unleashing the skin’s innate renewal capacities.

Microbiome

Microbiome

We’re on the front line of understanding this emergent area with a focus on solutions that support the microbiome and its self sufficiency.

Neauroscience

Neuroscience

By combining principles from neuroscience with deep understanding of skin health, we can unlock innovation through interconnection.

What's new in skin care

Senolytics

Senolytic and Skin Aging

Discover how ETERWELL™ YOUTH acts at the root cause of ageing clearing senescent cells for healthy ageing skin.

SYN-UP

The exposome threat

Find out how our unique peptide SYN-UP® improves skin barrier functionality, combats skin dryness, sensitivity and redness, and helps to smooth and firm the skin.

REGU-AGE

Holistic Beauty and multi-talented Natural Peptides

Discover REGU®-AGE CB our natural peptides solution for holistic beauty and a smoother looking skin in just 1 day.

AROMActive

Mind-skin and Aromatherapie

Discover our AROMActive concept combining the power of skin science with the healing and mood-boosting properties of aromatherapy for a truly unique and invigorating self-care ritual.

Skin care products

dsm-firmenich capitalizes on its more than 40 years of expertise in skin biology to translate scientific findings into tangible consumer benefits in many areas of skin care. Today our broad portfolio of skin actives and bioactive skin care ingredients includes synthetic peptides, organically grown plant extracts and other natural ingredients, and vitamins for cosmetic applications.

Skin care product spotlight

PENTAVITIN
PENTAVITIN®

The natural moisturizing skincare ingredient PENTAVITIN® provides powerful hydration to all facial areas, visualized by new facial skin hydration color mapping technology.

ALPAFLOR EDELWEISS CB
ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB

ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB is an organic bioactive that protects skin barrier, enhances skin resistance to external stress factors and provides an ultimate skin sensation.

SYN-COLL CB
SYN®-COLL CB

SYN®-COLL CB is a tripeptide that helps slow down the skin aging process.

Our Skin Care formulations

Ingredients are just one aspect of the comprehensive expertise we offer to support our skin care customers. Our dedicated team of sensory experts works to verify sensory claims for different formulations and our ready-to-use formulations have been developed to inspire customers and deliver on specific skin care needs.

Skin Care formulation spotlight

  • Wonder You Meringue Facial Cream

    This pampering cream concept was created by combining SYN-UP® and Niacinamide PC to address the needs of the skin’s vulnerable barrier as it ages.

  • AROMActive: Wake Up Call Cream

    An energizing, light cream to awaken the senses. Moisturizes the skin leaving you with a radiant glow, a cellular boost, an antioxidant effect, as well as firm, plump skin.

  • Cellular Age Reset Serum​

    Boosting collagen with a concentrated formula with SYN®-COLL CB and Ascorbic Acid, it’s been specifically designed to work on a cellular level, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and uplifting skin firmness.

Skin care and sustainability

Our skin care portfolio is a balance between green chemistry, natural extracts and biotech. For example our ALPAFLOR® range of organically grown plant extracts from the Alps is produced using socially and environmentally responsible methods all along the supply chain.