Syensqo has announced the launch of Re2 Coffea Arabica Peptide, a bio-sourced scalp care active developed through a strategic partnership with Bota Biosciences. This AI-designed ingredient targets the skinification of hair care, meeting the surge in consumer demand for high-performance scalp solutions that mimic facial skin care benefits.
The active is designed as a single-solution for brands to address a broad array of scalp health claims:
- Intensive hydration and soothing: Directly addresses the top two benefits sought by today's scalp care consumers.
- Barrier reinforcement: Proven to improve overall barrier function and significantly reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
- Anti-inflammatory action: Actively works to reduce scalp redness and irritation.
- Enhanced ractile results: Delivers measurable improvements in scalp softness.
The ingredient is derived from coffee grounds responsibly sourced from Yunnan, China, supporting brand narratives around circularity and ethical sourcing.
Bota Biosciences utilized its physical AI-driven biofoundry platform to screen natural coffee proteins and identify the most biologically beneficial peptide sequences.
The final product is achieved through a natural process that uses enzymes to break proteins into potent peptide fragments.
According to Vincent Miralles, hair care global segment leader at Syensqo, the active sets a "new benchmark for holistic scalp performance." The launch demonstrates the commercial readiness of AI-integrated biomanufacturing to translate complex biology into scalable, green solutions for the personal care market.
