HOLZMINDEN, Germany—Symrise received the 2010 BSB Innovation Prize for its soothing cosmetic ingredient SymSitive® 1609. Symrise's ingredient took home the first prize in the category of “Innovative raw materials: naturals/actives.” The award was presented on April 14 at this year's In-Cosmetics trade fair in Paris.
SymSitive 1609 was designed for sensitive skin, as it soothes by minimizing hypersensitivity reactions of the skin. As shown in a clinical study with 20 subjects, the substance has a significant impact on burning and stinging. It directly lowered capsaicin-induced stinging and burning below the sensory threshold and immediately had a strong soothing effect on the skin.
Véronique Maurin, global product director of cosmetics ingredients, said: “Developing new concepts and strategies in the field of cosmetic ingredients is one of Symrise's core competences. SymSitive 1609 is the result of this research activity. The award is also a reflection of our close and productive cooperation with our partners, BRAIN AG and AnalytiCon Discovery GmbH.”