The winners of the first-ever Cosmetics Business Innovation Awards (CBIAs) have been revealed, celebrating the outstanding developments and achievements of companies across the global cosmetics and personal care supply chain.
The B2B-focused awards programme spotlights the very best in ingredients, packaging, contract manufacturing, technology, testing, regulatory and compliance.
In the highly competitive Best Active Ingredient Innovation category, Naemos distinguished itself with a pioneering approach to neurocosmetics and sustainable manufacturing.
SYNATIC impressed the judge by addressing the root cause of ageing, through restoring the communication between the skin and nervous system.
A particular highlight was the active’s clinical validation, with advanced EEG brain mapping demonstrating that skin treatment activated the brain’s left prefrontal cortex, correlating with enhanced pleasant tactile sensations.
The submission was further strengthened by its pesticide-free precision indoor farming model, which reduced water consumption by an impressive 98%, setting a new standard for the future of sustainable skincare.
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