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Developing ground-breaking, innovative and effective products for personal care, Assessa, based in Brazil, focus on the development of sustainable cosmetic ingredients from the rich biodiversity of Brazil.

The company began in 1965, researching applications of marine algae and pioneered the development of extraction processes based on water and the use of biocatalysis and biotransformations, to create efficacious actives. Although Assessa have since branched into multiple development areas, marine algae remains a key ingredient in their products to this day.

Assessa have a highly qualified technical team, including 20 renowned research & innovation scientists working on various projects, and supply across the globe, to some of the world's most prestigious brands.

ASSESSA'S PORTFOLIO OF EFFICACIOUS ACTIVES

100% natural, green co-emulsifiers and texturizers that have the ability to form a hydrogel serum-like base, providing a unique sensory effect on the skin and hair, with quick drying, film formation and excellent spreadability.

Extensive range of upcycled and substantiated actives, targeting everything from straight to coily hair and protecting claims to styling claims, plus everything in between.

Based on sulphated polysaccharides obtained from marine algae, this is the next generation of algae derived skincare actives. Targets 10 key areas of skin regeneration.

Developed specifically for cosmetic use, through an exclusive biotechnological process, this is a range of 26 fruit bioactive extracts, many from the exotic fruits of Brazil.