Nature’s creativity –
revealed by biotechnology

Active cosmetic ingredients from plant stem cells

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The sources of plant cells are unique plants that are rare and difficult to source in nature using traditional techniques, mainly due to overexploitation of the natural resources. These plants are rich in biologically active compounds great for cosmetic formulations
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Through plant biotechnology we tackle the biggest challenges that cosmetic industry is facing today - the need for better standardised, sustainably produced, effective and consistent active botanical ingredients, including those from scarce difficult to farm plants.
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Alternative Plants team consists of experienced plant biotechnologists and cell biologists with more than 10 years of experience in the cosmetic industry.

Ingredient applications

Discover the hidden botanical treasures

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Unique technology

Plant stem cell technology

Yes

Less waterLess water
Less energyLess energy
VeganVegan
Cruelty freeCruelty free
Scientifically proven performanceScientifically proven performance

No

No land exploitationNo land exploitation
No burden on biodiversityNo burden on biodiversity
No GMO's and nanoparticlesNo GMO's and nanoparticles
No aggressive preservativesNo aggressive preservatives
No artificial colorants and perfumesNo artificial colorants and perfumes
Unique technology

Plant

We take tiny samples from wild plants without killing them or grow plants in the laboratory from seeds

Plant in part

The specific part of the plant is selected for cell line establishment

Plant on solid medium

We find the best conditions to isolate and grow plant stem cells

Bioreactor

Plant cell cultivation at large scale in bioreactors

Plant stem cell extracts

Plant stem cell extracts are mixtures of precious biologically active substances, which are thoroughly tested to fully characterise ingredient safety and efficacy

Why choose our ingredients?

Accessibility

Accessibility

biologically active ingredients from rare, endangered or hardly accessible plants using traditional techniques

Consistency

Consistency

invariable chemical composition and ingredient quality

Efficacy

Efficacy

scrupulous in vitro and dermatological testing for ready-to-use efficacy claims

Sustainability

Sustainability

environmentally friendly production approaching zero waste principles

Scalability

Scalability

cellular farming making botanical ingredients cost efficient and widely applicable

Our distributors

OQEMACelegoCharles Tennant & CompanyLCM s.p.aParadigm Science Incamitahc Group

Latest News

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Alternative Plants at HPCI CEE 2024

At the end of September, on the 25th and 26th, Alternative Plants had the pleasure of participating in the HPCI CEE 2024 Exhibition in Warsaw, one of the most prominent events for the cosmetics industry in Central and Eastern Europe. This exciting exhibition brought together leading experts, manufacturers, and innovators, offering a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore new developments in cosmetic ingredients.

Alternative Plants receives confirmation from EcoCert Greenlife

In May, Alternative Plants received confirmation from EcoCert Greenlife that four of our ingredients have been approved according to the COSMOS standard. The approved ingredients include DragonCell and JuniCell, which are plant cell culture-derived actives for skin protection and regeneration, as well as SilvaCell, an anti-acne ingredient.

New York City Suppliers Day 2024

In early May, the co-founders of Alternative Plants, Anna Ramata Stunda and Mārtiņš Borodušķis, embarked on an exciting journey to participate in North America's largest trade show dedicated to cosmetic product development - Supplier's Day in the vibrant metropolis of New York City. This event marked a significant milestone for Alternative Plants as we ventured into the American cosmetic market, thanks to our newest partner, Paradigm Science Inc, who not only extended the invitation but also provided a platform to showcase our innovative plant stem cell ingredients

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