From November 1 to 10, 2025, 4 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).
The technical requirements for the 4 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.
Bicyclic Octapeptide-68 is the first bicyclic peptide introduced to the cosmetic industry in China and worldwide. Compared with traditional linear peptides, bicyclic peptides offer greater stability and lower irritation, making them a highly promising class of actives.
Proya Cosmetics Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese beauty company with strong capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, and brand building. Its portfolio includes PROYA, TIMAGE, Off&Relax, HAPSODE, CORRECTORS, and Awaken Seeds, spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, and high-performance beauty. In 2024, Proya became the first Chinese-listed beauty company to surpass RMB 10 billion (approximately USD 1.5 billion) in annual revenue, marking a significant milestone for the rise of C-Beauty.
*Note: cosmetic brands under PROYA. Image from the brand's official website.
ZMUni is proud to leverage our extensive experience to support Proya in the notification of this innovative ingredient and to contribute to the ongoing innovation and quality development of China's cosmetics industry.
Sapindus Mukorossi (Soapberry) is a plant belonging to the Sapindaceae family, native to eastern, southern, and southwestern China. It is commonly cultivated near temples, gardens, and villages. Both the roots and fruits have traditional medicinal uses, including clearing heat, detoxification, resolving phlegm, and relieving coughs. The fruit pericarp is rich in saponins.
According to official information from UNIASIA TECHNOLOGY, Sapindus Mukorossi was co-fermented with Lactobacillus using proprietary biotransformation technology to develop the "Sapindus Mukorossi Pericarp Ferment". Non-targeted metabolomic analysis revealed that the ferment contains 23 unique bioactive compounds. In vitro studies demonstrated its functional potential, including 52% DPPH radical scavenging, 39% IL-6 inhibition, 28% 5α-reductase inhibition, along with precise suppression of harmful microbes and enhancement of beneficial microbiota.
Founded in 2006, Guangzhou Uniasia Cosmetics Technology Co. Ltd. is an integrated company engaged in R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services. Its brand portfolio includes MEIFUBAO, FRANIC, See Young, and SIGHTFUTURE, covering skincare, haircare, body care, and essential oils.
*Note: cosmetic brands under UNIASIA. Image from the brand's official website.
Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate is a ceramide-like emulsifier known for its mildness, making it suitable for eye care products. As a liquid crystal emulsifier, it offers both moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties and can be used in skincare and haircare formulations.
Suzhou Eleco Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. founded in 1994, specializes in the production, trade, and R&D of cosmetic and personal care ingredients. Eleco Chemical's product portfolio spans a diverse range of ingredients, including functional emulsifiers, specialty surfactants, polymers and thickeners, high-performance moisturizers, depilatory actives, synthetic oils, and preservative alternatives.
According to the notifier's official website, compared with traditional sodium calcium phosphosilicate, the improved calcium phosphate silicate represents a "precision upgrade", with its core advantages focused on mildness and bioactivity efficiency. Multiple professional studies have confirmed its outstanding performance, particularly in tooth repair applications.
Beijing Best Life Regenerative Medicine Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2017, is a leading Chinese enterprise cluster in the regenerative medicine sector. The company independently develops and mass-produces RegeSi regenerative medical materials.
