Givaudan Active Beauty is setting new benchmarks in Hyaluronic Acid innovation — drawing on over 30 years of biotechnology expertise in precision fermentation and advanced strain engineering. The company has developed next-generation HA-based actives that go far beyond traditional hydration, addressing the most demanding needs in both skin and hair care. New efficacy data now further strengthen the Givaudan Active Beauty portfolio, with a focus on protection, repair and deep penetration.
While Hyaluronic Acid remains a foundational ingredient in modern cosmetics, the challenge has always been performance precision — knowing which molecular weight, carrier system and formulation approach delivers results where it matters most. Givaudan Active Beauty addresses this directly with four distinct active ingredients backed by new clinical and in-vitro evidence.
Proven Hair Efficacy Even After Rinsing
New data confirm the ability of PrimalHyal™ Hydra[+] to effectively protect the hair fibre, even in rinse-off conditions. The active ingredient has strong affinity with the hair surface, ensuring lasting benefits after rinsing. These results translate into improved resistance to external aggressions — particularly UV exposure — with visible smoothing of the cuticle, improved fibre integrity and enhanced mechanical properties such as elasticity and softness. The active ingredient also helps repair hair damaged by thermal and mechanical aggressions.
Targeted Action for Damaged Hair
Other studies show that ResistHyal™ is specifically designed to address damaged hair. The active ingredient adapts its behaviour to the condition of the fibre, acting mainly on the surface of healthy hair while delivering deeper, targeted repair in compromised fibres. This intelligent mode of action leaves hair smoother, stronger and easier to style, with a visible reduction in frizz and improved fibre cohesion, even after aggressive treatments.
Long-Lasting Hydration and Anti-Ageing Performance
On the skin, PrimalHyal™ Ultrafiller demonstrates long-lasting hydration benefits, with measurable improvements that persist up to 24 hours after a single application. The skin appears more hydrated, denser and more resilient, confirming its position as a reference HA for anti-ageing formulations. New results also highlight PrimalHyal™ Ultrafiller‘s ability to support the structural integrity of the skin — combined with complementary actives, it helps limit the degradation of key extracellular matrix components under stressful conditions.
Deep Skin Penetration with a 100% Natural Chassis
Spherulite™ HA Ultimate, developed on a 100% natural origin chassis in accordance with ISO 16128, confirms its ability to deliver active ingredients deeply and evenly within the skin. This optimised delivery system promotes consistent performance across the skin surface, opening up new possibilities for advanced HA-based formulations.
“Hyaluronic Acid is often perceived as a single-function ingredient, but our work clearly shows that its performance depends on molecular design, delivery systems and biological context. By leveraging biotechnology and advanced characterization tools, we are setting new benchmarks for HA performance, not only in skincare but also in high-performance haircare.”
— Mathias Fleury, Head of Category – Actives at Givaudan Active Beauty
For more information on Givaudan Active Beauty‘s full portfolio of Hyaluronic Acid actives, visit givaudan.com/active-beauty.
