Nature’s creativity –
revealed by biotechnology
Active cosmetic ingredients from plant stem cells
Ingredient applications
Discover the hidden botanical treasures
whitening
SPF booster
lightening
energizing
scalp-health
anti-photoageing
anti-acne
anti-microbial
anti-rosacea
anti-aging
anti-inflammatory
Unique technology
Plant stem cell technology
Yes
Less water
Less energy
Vegan
Cruelty free
Scientifically proven performanceNo
No land exploitation
No burden on biodiversity
No GMO's and nanoparticles
No aggressive preservatives
No artificial colorants and perfumes
Plant
Plant in part
Plant on solid medium
Bioreactor
Plant stem cell extracts
Why choose our ingredients?
Accessibility
biologically active ingredients from rare, endangered or hardly accessible plants using traditional techniques
Consistency
invariable chemical composition and ingredient quality
Efficacy
scrupulous in vitro and dermatological testing for ready-to-use efficacy claims
Sustainability
environmentally friendly production approaching zero waste principles
Scalability
cellular farming making botanical ingredients cost efficient and widely applicable
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Latest News
See all newsInnCoCells project final meeting in Catania, Italy
In May 2025, the InnCoCells project meeting was held in beautiful Catania, Italy. A big thank you to the ENEA team – and especially Gianfranco Diretto – for hosting such a well-organized event that balanced deep scientific discussions with vibrant social experiences.
The InnCoCells project, funded by Horizon 2020 and uniting 17 partners from 11 European countries, is now entering its final phase.
Alternative Plants at In-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam
Alternative Plants was a part of cosmetic manufacturers, distributors and global personal care ingredients community in Amsterdam, April 8-10
AS VIRŠI-A and Alternative Plants are going to make cosmetic-grade raw materials from Virši coffee grounds
Energy commodities trader and convenience store network VIRŠI-A AS (hereinafter, Virši) and Latvia-based biotechnology company Alternative Plants SIA have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a sustainable cosmetic-grade raw material from the grounds of Virši coffee. This collaboration includes research of the effects of chemical compounds extracted from Virši coffee grounds on human skin cells and the possibility of their use in rejuvenating and anti-fatigue body, facial and hair care products.