Brenntag Expands Global Beauty and Care Portfolio Through Exclusive Partnership with Calyxia’s Sustainable Microencapsulation Technology

Brenntag Expands Global Beauty and Care Portfolio Through Exclusive Partnership with Calyxia’s Sustainable Microencapsulation Technology

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag Specialties has entered a global exclusive partnership with Calyxia to distribute its innovative biodegradable microencapsulation technology for Beauty and Care applications. The alliance will expand access to Calyxia’s sustainable microspheres, including CalyCare™ Gel 100—a cold-processable gelling agent that improves texture, spreadability, and fragrance longevity while supporting energy-efficient production. Combining Brenntag’s extensive global reach with Calyxia’s advanced material science, the partnership aims to drive a new generation of high-performance, environmentally responsible cosmetic formulations worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 4-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Brenntag Specialties, a global leader in the distribution of specialty ingredients across Life Science and Material Science sectors, has announced a global exclusive distribution agreement with Calyxia, a pioneer in eco-engineered microencapsulation technologies, to bring its innovative biodegradable microspheres and microcapsules to Beauty and Care markets worldwide. The collaboration will make Calyxia’s advanced materials more widely available to manufacturers of skincare, suncare, and cosmetic products seeking both performance and sustainability.

Calyxia’s technology enables the development of high-performing, environmentally responsible formulations that combine long-lasting fragrance, improved texture, and superior sensory qualities. Designed to biodegrade completely, the microspheres offer a next-generation alternative to conventional microplastics, aligning with the beauty industry’s shift toward more sustainable, circular ingredient solutions.

At the forefront of Calyxia’s product line is CalyCare™ Gel 100, a biodegradable gelling agent that can be processed without heat, reducing energy consumption and simplifying production. The spherical gel powder enhances spreadability and texture control across formulations—from silky lightweight oils to rich balm-like consistencies—while also improving SPF performance and ensuring even dispersion of active ingredients.

“We are proud to represent Calyxia’s groundbreaking technology and extend its benefits to our global customer network,” said Teresa Harding, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing & Innovation, Beauty & Care, at Brenntag Specialties. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to helping brands create beauty products that combine outstanding sensory appeal with genuine sustainability.”

Jamie Walters, CEO and co-founder of Calyxia, commented: “By joining forces with Brenntag, we can bring our biodegradable microsphere solutions, such as CalyCare™, to a much wider audience. Brenntag’s deep market reach and technical expertise complement our mission to reinvent material science in cosmetics and set new standards for sensory and environmental performance.”

This collaboration further expands Brenntag’s Life Science portfolio and reinforces its position as a trusted partner for sustainable innovation in the global Beauty and Care industry. Together, Brenntag and Calyxia aim to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly technologies that enable responsible product development without compromising quality or performance.

About Calyxia:
Calyxia is an Industrial B2B CleanTech innovator based in the Paris region, France, that designs and manufactures the world’s first advanced and sustainable microspheres and microcapsules. Calyxia, with the motto “Advanced Sustainable Chemistry”, harnesses and combines pioneering technologies in chemistry and emulsion science to develop new industrial solutions for a wide range of applications. Calyxia partners with world-leading manufacturers in the Agriculture, Home & Beauty and Advanced Materials industries to help unlock an advanced and sustainable future for all. Its products create a step-change in the environmental footprint, cost-effectiveness and performance of everyday products that are essential to our quality of life.