Global launch of cosmetic product based on AFYREN’s 100% natural propionic acid

1 October 2026

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Clermont-Ferrand/Lyon, October 1st, 2026, 07:45 am CEST – AFYREN, a greentech company offering manufacturers biobased, low-carbon ingredients through a unique fermentation technology based on a completely circular model, is showcasing the potential of its ingredients for cosmetics, with a real-life use case by a customer.

Only few months after starting a partnership with South Africa-based Esse Skincare, a leader in microbiome skincare science, AFYREN is enabling the launch of Esse Barrier Rescue, the world’s first skincare product formulated with natural propionic acid. This intensively nourishing moisturizer combines Propionic Acid and Ceramides to relieve extremely dry and reactive skin while reinforcing the skin’s natural ecosystem.

The product is now available globally to skincare professionals and consumers. Propionic acid is a naturally occurring short chain fatty acid essential for maintaining a balanced skin microbiome. Emerging research suggests it helps modulate inflammation, strengthen barrier resilience, and maintain microbial balance – the keys to hydrated, resilient skin.

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