Cosmetics and Personal Care

Naturally derived active supports post-laser recovery and enhances visible rejuvenation; clinical data show faster barrier recovery, higher skin density and measurable wrinkle improvements.

Volume-driven growth led by Asia Pacific; both segments posted ~5% organic growth; 4.3 million shares repurchased as buyback ends Oct 30; guidance for 2–4% organic growth retained.

Capacity increase to boost North American supply of bio-based, readily biodegradable APG surfactants and improve responsiveness across a global production network.

Readily biodegradable esters offering silicone-like sensory performance across skin, sun, hair and color cosmetics, with grades spanning ultra-light to rich textures.

Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.

Readily biodegradable, non-nano cellulose ester micropowder that gives soft-focus blur, quick dry-down and UV-scattering SPF boost for skin care and sunscreens.

World-scale capacity for Globalide® to boost supply of a biodegradable macrocyclic musk, support sustainable fragrance formulations and improve access to Asian markets.

Showcase of silicone emulsions, resins and waxes for textiles, surfaces and automotive care; bio-based emollient and aminolipid debut; demos and presentations in Berlin.

Creative hub houses nine fine‑fragrance perfumers, about 100 staff, a next‑gen lab with Cerberus compounding robot (456 raw materials) and the OPEN AIR cultural programme.

New facility combines perfumery, consumer testing and evaluation in recreated real-life settings; houses a Global Skin Cleansing Centre and will be joined by an Innovation Center in Q1 2027.