Industry — Cosmetics

Natural actives and skin-relevant chemistry for cosmetic ingredient development

Lichen-derived antioxidants compared per mole rather than per unit weight, multi-species extract panels, and the full phytosphingosine stereoisomer set. Screening data you can take into a formulation decision — not a marketing claim.

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6 of the 21 portfolio entries are tagged for this sector. Every price shown is indicative; final terms are negotiated per scope.

Portfolio entries for this sector

Depsidone · Hypogymnia physodes

3-Hydroxyphysodic Acid Antioxidant Line

The strongest radical scavenger in our comparative metabolite study — and the comparison was made per mole rather than per unit weight. That distinction matters when you translate a screening result into a formulation dose.

Evidence: Peer-reviewed 2022 · DPPH + superoxide
Stage: Pilot-ready · licensing open
Indicative: € 5 000 – 25 000negotiable by scope and application

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Depside · Reference metabolite

Atranorin Bioactivity Line

A widely cited lichen compound with repeatedly published bioactivity, included in both of our screening studies. A dependable reference compound and panel anchor for antiproliferative, antioxidant and antimicrobial work.

Evidence: Peer-reviewed 2022 & 2023
Stage: Pilot-ready · licensing open
Indicative: € 4 000 – 22 000negotiable by scope and application

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Depsidone · Hypogymnia physodes

Physodic Acid Bioactivity Line

Present in both of our published panels, with antioxidant and antiproliferative activity reported in 2D and 3D models. A natural comparator when you want to benchmark a candidate against gyrophoric acid within one experimental system.

Evidence: Peer-reviewed 2022 & 2023
Stage: Pilot-ready · licensing open
Indicative: € 5 000 – 25 000negotiable by scope and application

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Depside · Evernia prunastri

Evernic Acid Natural Antioxidant Line

Isolated from Evernia prunastri and tested in DPPH and superoxide anion scavenging assays in our 2022 comparative study, then carried into the 2023 multi-compound panel. Clear positioning for cosmetic and nutraceutical antioxidant discovery.

Evidence: Peer-reviewed 2022 & 2023
Stage: Pilot-ready · licensing open
Indicative: € 4 000 – 20 000negotiable by scope and application

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A7Fastest entry point

Standardised crude / semi-purified extracts · 5–10 species

Lichen Extract Bioactivity Panels

The quickest way to see what lichen chemistry can do for your pipeline. Panels of Pseudevernia furfuracea, Lobaria pulmonaria, Cetraria islandica, Umbilicaria hirsuta and related species, with HPLC/LC-MS profiling plus antioxidant, antimicrobial and cell viability assays. You receive a shortlist of active candidates with data.

Evidence: Peer-reviewed 2023 · profiling data
Stage: Pilot-ready · 8–12 weeks
Indicative: € 8 000 – 40 000lead isolation quoted individually

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Sphingoid bases · D/L-ribo & D/L-arabino

Phytosphingosines & Analogues

Natural components of plants, yeasts and human skin. Four stereoisomers differ in the spatial arrangement of hydroxyl groups, which makes the set useful for enzyme stereoselectivity studies. D-ribo-phytosphingosine is the most common natural form.

Evidence: Synthetic capability · characterisation on request
Stage: Synthesis to order · licensing open
Indicative: Price on requestby quantity and application

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How an engagement typically starts here

Model 01 · Start here

Discovery call

A focused 30-minute conversation about your pipeline, the compound or protein of interest, the application and IP considerations. No commitment. We establish together whether there is a fit and what the right next step is.

Deliverable: Verbal assessment · recommended next step
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Freepaid expert consultation available in selected cases

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Model 02

Feasibility scan

Before lab time is allocated, we assess your target, application and intended use scientifically and technically. The fastest way to test assumptions — and far cheaper than a pilot that runs in the wrong direction.

Deliverable: Written feasibility assessment
Duration: By scope
Price: € 1 500 – 5 000or negotiated

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Model 03

Bioactivity pilot

A defined assay protocol, agreed readouts and a written technical report. Recommended for antioxidant, antiproliferative and antimicrobial screening. You receive data you can act on immediately, not a promise of future experiments.

Deliverable: Assay data · technical report
Duration: 4–8 weeks
Price: € 5 000 – 20 000or negotiated

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Common questions

How does an engagement start?

With a free 30-minute discovery call. We establish whether there is a fit and what the right next step is. Nothing is committed at that point.

Can we sign an NDA before we describe our project?

Yes. Tick the NDA box on the inquiry form and we arrange it before any disclosure.

Are the prices on this site binding?

No. They are indicative ranges so that you can size a project before contacting us. Final terms are negotiated per scope.

How quickly do you reply?

Every inquiry is acknowledged within one working day and answered by the responsible group leader within three.

What happens if you cannot help?

We say so, early, and where we can we point you to someone who can. A negative feasibility answer delivered quickly is a useful result.

Tell us what you are trying to achieve.

A free 30-minute call establishes whether there is a fit and what the right next step is. Every inquiry is acknowledged within one working day and answered by the responsible group leader within three.

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