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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

All products

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 GroupM+H, MICA A HARASTA S.R.O.Permcos GmbHSurfachem LtdStort Chemicals Ltd

Latest blog posts

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Your Skin Hates Heatwave: What Heat Does to Collagen

A heatwave isn't just uncomfortable, it's its own biochemical stressor. Heat alone accelerates collagen loss, triggers pigmentation, and inflames the skin's vasculature, all without a single sunburn.

June 28, 2026

From the World's Saltiest Waters to Your Skin: Why DunCell Arrives at Exactly the Right Moment

Discover DunCell, a biotech-derived cosmetic active from Dunaliella salina microalgae. Science-backed protection for skin and hair- sustainable, traceable, and effective.

June 18, 2026

Beyond Cosmetics: How Plant Cell Cultures Are Entering the World of Medicine

Two EU-funded research projects. One biotechnology platform.

June 01, 2026
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