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

whitening

    SPF booster

    Lightening

    anti-photoageing

    anti-acne

    anti-microbial

      anti-rosacea

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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 GroupM+H, MICA A HARASTA S.R.O.

      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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