AUSTRALIAN PLANT SCIENCE SET TO TRANSFORM UK COSMETIC BRANDS

NATIVE EXTRACTS partners with leading distributor Infinity Ingredients to bring innovative and eco-responsible botanical products to the UK and Ireland.

NATIVE EXTRACTS, Australia’s leading phyto-tech company and botanical water-soluble plant profiling and extraction experts, has announced Infinity Ingredients as their latest strategic distributor in the UK and Ireland, effective 1st January 2025. 

The collaboration brings NATIVE EXTRACTS’ pioneering True to Nature and eco-responsible botanical product range to the European market, as well as spearheading Australia’s largest Upcycled ingredient project and a focus on the evolution of anti-aging with its new strategies for inflammaging and new ingredients targeting Skin Barrier Function. Global brands can tap into using the latest breakthroughs in plant science and eco-conscious manufacturing innovations to access a botanical’s natural molecules in their entourage. This signifies an evolution of the botanical extract and an opportunity for brands to develop new eco-responsible ranges or refresh their natural ingredients in existing lines to leverage the latest in green chemistry to tell new stories across skincare, haircare, and suncare product categories.

“NATIVE EXTRACTS are more than ingredient innovators, we are brand builders, creating a unique brand-centric approach, with NPD and customisation collaborations to achieve unique market concepts that meet and exceed consumer demands and forge new trends”, says Lisa Carroll, CEO.

NATIVE EXTRACTS is an innovator and trailblazer in plant science and green chemistry, recognised for over a decade of benchmarks in harnessing Australia’s rich biodiversity to develop cutting-edge botanical extracts, access to a new library of phyto-nutrients, and commitment to raising the inclusion of First Nation growers in the supply chain. With a focus on eco-responsible manufacturing practices and R&D innovation, NATIVE EXTRACTS advances access to powerful, natural molecules in their hydrophilic entourage including new access to natural molecules from traditional botanicals such as Arnica, Chamomile, and more. 

Infinity Ingredients will be showcasing NATIVE EXTRACTS’ approach to Barrier Function, inflammaging strategies, natural molecules for scalp and hair, and a new look at how brands and their contract manufacturers can go beyond the natural ingredient to build greater connections to the source for transparency. Using their groundbreaking CELLULAR EXTRACTION™ technology, NATIVE EXTRACTS revolutionises how plant phyto-compounds are captured directly from plant cells, preserving the integrity of nature’s most valuable compounds and unlocking bioactive properties that were previously unattainable through traditional methods.

“This partnership represents a pivotal time for UK and Ireland brands and their contract manufacturers, with access to NATIVE EXTRACTS’ portfolio of over 400 True to Nature ingredient options that empower brands to create next-generation formulations, bridging science, nature, people and the planet. 

NATIVE EXTRACTS’ ingredients represent the future of responsible ingredients – new plant science, advancing green chemistry, greater transparency, eco-responsible processes, and upcycled and repurposed waste practices

A NEW ERA FOR BRAND COLLABORATIONS

The next decade will see more than exponential growth in plant science; it will also see a big change in how brands and contract manufacturers build their ranges and product stories – NATIVE EXTRACTS assigns NPD Strategists and Biochemist to their brand partners, creating a powerful collaborative environment, encompassing ingredient R&D through to ‘real’ connection and involvement with the botanical source. 

“This partnership with Infinity Ingredients continues our expansion into Europe. We’re thrilled to collaborate with a team that shares our values of innovative, eco-conscious practices,” says Lisa Carroll, CEO of NATIVE EXTRACTS. 

Infinity Ingredients, known for its strong portfolio of high-quality cosmetic ingredients, will play a vital role in bringing NATIVE EXTRACTS’ exceptional range to European brands. 

“We are thrilled to work with NATIVE EXTRACTS, a company whose commitment to plant science and eco-responsibility is unparalleled,” says Andy Goodwin, Managing Director of Infinity Ingredients.

“Their range of innovative botanical extracts offers an exciting new frontier for our customers. With NATIVE EXTRACTS’ unique offerings, we’re confident that brands in the UK and Ireland will be inspired to create formulations that align with consumer demand.”

Lisa Carroll, NATIVE EXTRACTS stated, “Our product range features responsibly sourced, water-soluble bioactive compounds derived from organic, commercial, and wild-harvested crops, including previously undiscovered species like the Emu Bush, Native Juniper, Tasmanian Kelp, and Water Apple. Each extract is supported by independent third-party plant profiling and extensive scientific research, enabling brands to create innovative formulations powered by nature.”

The NATIVE EXTRACTS and Infinity Ingredients partnership will provide brands with natural, responsibly sourced ingredients and eco-responsible manufacturing practices, enabling them to create impactful products that resonate with today’s conscious consumer.

For more information on the NATIVE EXTRACTS range and how Infinity Ingredients can support your brand’s formulations, please contact:

NATIVE EXTRACTS

Katie O’Rourke

marketing@nativeextracts.com 

www.nativeextracts.com

About NATIVE EXTRACTS

Founded in 2012, NATIVE EXTRACTS is Australia’s leading phyto-technology company, specialising in advanced extraction methods to deliver true-to-nature, phyto-compound profiles, in over 400 botanical extracts. Renowned for its pioneering Cellular Extraction™ technique, the company evolved the botanical extract market, in Australian native and traditional botanicals, setting a new benchmark in the natural beauty, wellness, and nutraceutical industries. NATIVE EXTRACTS collaborates with growers and brands to provide premium botanical ingredients that meet the evolving demands of today’s consumers. NATIVE EXTRACTS is renowned for going beyond ingredient innovation, building unique brand concepts and grower collaborations to bring high-value, eco-responsible ingredients to the global market, such as such as Colgate Palmolive’s Skin Food range. 

About Lisa Carroll

Lisa Carroll created NATIVE EXTRACTS in 2012 and has redefined the potential of plant-based ingredients, placing innovative extraction techniques at the forefront of skincare and wellness formulation. A pioneering advocate for ethical, inclusive and responsible practices, Lisa has championed Australia’s native plant extract industry with advances in green chemistry and plant science. She has driven the growth of the A(ustralian) Beauty movement, working closely with primary producers, including First Nation growers, to discover new species for effective skincare ingredients. Her expertise has made her a sought-after consultant to ethical brands and a speaker at universities and industry events, where she lectures on native species commercialisation and shares insights from her extensive extract research.

Infinity Ingredients: Jodie Mason

jodie.mason@infinity-ingredients.co.uk 

https://infinity-ingredients.co.uk/ 

About Infinity Ingredients

Infinity Ingredients supplies cosmetic ingredients in the UK and Ireland, with a refreshingly different approach to delivering high-quality, personalised, and informative service. As a trusted supplier of cosmetic ingredients, Infinity Ingredients brings new ideas, materials and concepts that inspire the creation of innovative finished products. Offering a diverse range of high-quality ingredients, sourced from trusted global partners, Infinity Ingredients ensures that clients have access to the latest and most effective materials. With deep industry expertise, Infinity Ingredients provides tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each brand, helping them to create standout products that resonate in the market.