Peptides partnership
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Cosmetic ingredient manufacturer Degussa Goldschmidt and biotech firm Helix BioMedix have signed an agreement naming Goldschmidt the exclusive marketing partner for BioMedix's Combikine and Replikine anti-aging peptides along with other selected peptides for skin-care applications, the firms announce Sept. 5. "Accessing Helix BioMedix's portfolio of innovative peptides and combining it with our extensive formulation know-how and claims validation capabilities substantially supports our competitive advantage in creating the next generation of safe and effective personal care products," states Mike Farwick, head of active ingredients R&D for Goldschmidt, Personal Care. BioMedix designs, synthesizes and characterizes bioactive peptides for cosmeceutical, acne treatment, anti-infection and wound-healing applications. In addition to supplying raw cosmetic materials, Degussa parent company Goldschmidt GmbH manufactures human skin identical sphingolipids such as ceramides...