Personal Care
From concept to creation, Nagase America helps you bring next-generation personal care products to life. Our curated portfolio of high-performance ingredients supports bold innovations in skincare, color cosmetics, haircare, and beyond so you can meet evolving consumer demands with confidence.
Where Science Meets Beauty
Today’s consumers expect more from their skin and hair care products - demanding effective ingredients, proven performance, and formulas backed by real innovation. We combine advanced material science, biotechnology, and global R&D expertise to deliver high-quality ingredients that elevate product performance across a wide range of applications. From enzyme-derived actives to cutting-edge functional materials, we help brands create differentiated, high-performing formulations that meet the evolving expectations of the beauty market.
Principles that Power Performance
Our ingredients deliver proven efficacy in personal care, from polysaccharides that enhance moisture retention and skin healing to biotech-powered actives that elevate hydration, barrier function, radiance, and overall product performance.
We drive innovation in personal care through our Bio-Innovation Center, where enzyme and microorganism research powers next-generation beauty ingredients. Our Itasca Innovation Lab extends this work with formulation and application expertise, supported by a global innovation network that accelerates solutions for customers worldwide.
Consumers are looking for cleaner, more sustainable skin and hair care products. By combining microorganisms, enzymes, and natural raw materials, we’re developing ingredients that support a greener future. Our commitment to upcycling and vegetable-based, non-petroleum materials helps reduce environmental impact.
As part of the NAGASE Group, our Biotech Office strengthens our science-driven approach by guiding biotechnology strategy and leveraging insights from Nagase Viita and the Bio-Innovation Center. This collaborative expertise enables Nagase America Personal Care to deliver unique, research-backed solutions for modern beauty formulations.
Partners in Possibility
At Nagase America, we go beyond ingredients. We work side-by-side with your team as true innovation partners bringing formulation insight, technical expertise, and a global innovation network to every challenge you face.
Whether you're scaling a new idea, solving a formulation hurdle, or responding to fast-moving trends, we help turn possibilities into proven, high-performing products. Our collaborative approach ensures you’re supported at every step with solutions tailored to deliver what’s next for your brand and your customers.
Featured Resources
Creating Clean Beauty Products in New Ways
Discover how NAGASE is helping cosmetic companies move towards clean beauty products utilizing upcycled materials.
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Solution for “Sunxiety”: A skin friendly VC derivative, AA2G™ ~Your skin’s natural ally~
Stabilized vitamin C powered by enzyme technology, delivering a healthy glow for brighter skin. AA2G™ has been a trusted ingredient for over 30 years, with a proven track record of global supply as a cosmetic ingredient. The newly discovered effect for sun care was featured in PERSONAL CARE MAGAZINE. Specifically, this effect refers to anti-photoaging by targeting multiple layers of skin.
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A reviving solution for anti-aging; an upcycled ingredient Glucosyl Naringin
Glucosyl Naringin, a natural ingredient from citrus fruit, promotes elastin production to improve skin elasticity and provide an eco-friendly, anti-aging solution. This sustainable ingredient was featured in Personal Care Magazine as part of the growing market for holistic, ethical beauty products.
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