The next bestseller starts with ÄIO ingredient!
At ÄIO, we have done the science, so you can focus on creating the next generation of cosmetic products. Whether you are developing your new skincare hero, haircare innovation, or waterless formulation, we are ready to help. Our three fermentation-derived cosmetic ingredients are designed to fit seamlessly into modern formulations while helping brands create products that combine performance, innovation, functionality and sustainability.
What formulators are looking for today?
Every year, cosmetic brands launch thousands of new products. Consumers are looking for products that deliver visible results, pleasant textures, trustworthy ingredients, and increasingly, a credible sustainability story. At the same time, formulators are expected to innovate faster than ever while navigating ingredient availability, supply chain uncertainty, regulatory changes, and rising performance expectations.
Finding the right raw material has never been more important or more challenging. So to make it smoother, we have developed a new generation of fermentation-derived ingredients designed specifically for modern cosmetic formulations.
Today’s cosmetic development is no longer about replacing one oil with another. Brands are searching for ingredients that help them stand out. They need multifunctional raw materials that improve formulation performance, simplify ingredient lists, support compelling marketing claims, and provide reliable quality from batch to batch. Increasingly, they also want ingredients that are traceable, climate-resilient, and produced independently of agricultural variability. This is where biotechnology creates new opportunities – by using precision fermentation, we can develop specialty fats and oils with carefully designed compositions and consistent quality, opening new possibilities for cosmetic innovation.
Three ÄIO ingredients with countless possibilities.
At ÄIO, we have developed three complementary cosmetic ingredients that help formulators create next-generation products.
1. Fermira™ RedOil: a premium carotenoid-rich oil naturally produced through yeast fermentation.
Rich in carotenoids, polyphenols, sterols, and essential fatty acids, Fermira™ RedOil provides antioxidant protection, supports skin hydration and barrier function, and offers excellent formulation stability. Its unique natural colour also opens exciting opportunities for product differentiation.
Ideal for:
- face creams
- serums
- body care
- haircare
- lip care
2. ZymaLipid Complex: the world’s first commercial fatty acid complex produced through yeast fermentation.
Designed to deliver both structure and emollience, ZymaLipid Complex combines high-purity fatty acids in one multifunctional ingredient. It is solid at room temperature, melts on skin contact, and offers predictable formulation behaviour with excellent stability.
Ideal for:
- creams
- balms
- body butters
- waterless formulations
- haircare
3. Encapsulated oil: a premium multifunctional fermented ingredient unlike conventional oils.
Encapsulated oil combines lipids with proteins, amino acids, β-glucans, carotenoids, and polyphenols in a single fermentation-derived ingredient, helping formulators create products with multifunctional performance while simplifying formulations.
Ideal for:
- moisturisers
- cleansers
- masks
- body care
- innovative multifunctional skincare
Why formulate with fermentation-derived ingredients?
Be among the first! The cosmetic industry is constantly looking for the next ingredient that inspires new formulations and new product stories. The brands that adopt breakthrough technologies early often become the ones setting tomorrow’s trends. At ÄIO, we’ve built the science, now it’s your turn to create the next bestseller. Beyond sustainability, fermentation offers practical advantages that matter in product development. For formulators, that means fewer compromises and more freedom to innovate.
Our ingredients are designed to provide:
- Consistent quality
- Year-round availability independent of climate
- Traceable production
- Excellent formulation compatibility
- High-performance sensory properties
- Reliable industrial scalability
Whether you’re developing a new skincare range, rethinking existing formulations, or searching for ingredients that help your products stand out, we’d love to explore the possibilities together.
