About Evonik
The cosmetic lab at Evonik Industries, headquartered in Essen, Germany, operates from its base at 1-11 Rellinghauser Straße developing sustainable cosmetics and innovative beauty solutions. The facility specializes in:
- Biosurfactant production for natural cleansing agents
- Ceramide technology for moisture retention
- SimDerma ingredient screening system
- Preservative efficacy testing
With a new production plant in Slovakia and research facilities across Nordrhein-Westfalen, Evonik advances clean beauty through its Innovation Studio platform and ECOHANCE Care PS3 emulsifier technology.
Frequently asked questions
Evonik Industries provides ingredients and technologies for personal care products:
- Biosurfactants
- Cleaning agents for makeup removers
- Shampoo ingredients
- Toothpaste components
- Active Ingredients
- Ceramide technology
- Natural moisture retention compounds
- Protective barrier ingredients
- Technical Services
- Preservative efficacy testing
- European Pharmacopeia 5.1.3 method
- Formulation support
The company also offers the Innovation Studio platform for ingredient combination analysis.
Evonik’s technical capabilities include:
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These technologies support natural and sustainable cosmetic ingredient development.
Evonik maintains a global operational network:
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The company operates production facilities in over 27 countries with direct sales presence in more than 100 markets.
More details about Evonik
Evonik: Leading the way in health and care solutions
Based in Hessen, Germany, Evonik stands as a pioneer in developing solutions for healthcare and human well-being. The company operates a network of facilities, including a cosmetic lab that serves the European market with innovative formulations.
Scientific expertise and technological capabilities
At its core, Evonik combines chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering to create solutions across multiple sectors. The company’s research facilities in Germany work on developing functional actives and specialty chemicals for various applications.
Advanced research and development facilities
- State-of-the-art laboratories for pharmaceutical ingredients development
- Biotechnology research centers
- Medical products testing facilities
- Sustainable solutions development units
Services and solutions portfolio
The company operates through three main business segments:
Health care and medical solutions
The health care division focuses on pharmaceutical ingredients and medical products, supporting the growing demands of the European healthcare sector.
Care solutions
This division handles personal care, cosmetics, and household cleaning products, leveraging the company’s German engineering excellence and innovation capabilities.
Nutrition solutions
The nutrition branch develops specialized ingredients for both human and animal nutrition, contributing to sustainable food solutions.
Market presence and innovation
From its base in Hessen, Evonik serves global markets while maintaining strong ties to the German industrial sector. The company’s position in the market builds on:
- Decades of research and development experience
- Integration of sustainable practices
- Focus on addressing demographic changes
- Adaptation to evolving market needs
Through its presence in Hessen’s industrial corridor, Evonik maintains close connections with German research institutions and industrial partners, fostering continuous innovation in specialty chemicals and biotechnology applications.
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