Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Kelisema S.r.l., a manufacturer of plant and animal protein derivatives, are strengthening their long-standing partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will take over the distribution of cosmetic active ingredients in Spain, focusing on the following product lines: GLUSOL W, KELIMOR, KELIPEA, KELIPRO SESAME, KELIWOOL, KELYAMIN, KELIREPHAIR VEG-PRO, and ORYSOL. The functional protein-based ingredients are already being successfully distributed in German and Swiss countries. With this expanded partnership in the personal care sector, the distributor is strengthening its market position in the Southeast European cosmetics sector.
The raw materials are characterized by the following properties:
- GLUSOL W (INCI: Hydrolyzed Wheat protein) with skin barrier function, improves the moisture balance in cleansing products
- KELIMOR (INCI: Hydrolyzed Moringa oleifera Seed Extract) reduces color loss and surfactant-induced protein denaturation
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KELIPEA (INCI: Hydrolyzed Pea Protein) is rich in free amino acids and small peptides with high affinity for skin and damaged hair
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KELIPRO SESAME (INCI: Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein) improves color stability and protects hair from thermal damage
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KELIWOOL (INCI: Hydrolyzed Keratin) is derived from wool and provides optimum molecular weight peptides with high affinity for damaged hair
- KELYAMIN (INCI: Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein) for restructuring and improving hair strength
- KELIREPHAIR VEG-PRO (INCI: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein) as a plant-based keratin alternative with proven protection against chemical damage
- ORYSOL (Hydrolyzed Rice Protein) with skin barrier function, improves the moisture balance in cleansing products
All products meet the requirements of ISO 16128 for ingredients of natural origin and comply with COSMOS and NATRUE standards. Thanks to gentle and enzymatic extraction processes (solvent-free), the raw materials have a higher active ingredient quality and offer ecological advantages. Their effectiveness has been documented by in vitro and in vivo studies.
“The trend toward more sustainable, more natural ingredients in the cosmetics industry continues unabated. Through our partnership with Kelisema, we can offer our customers high-quality, scientifically tested solutions that not only meet current market requirements but also enable long-term innovation in the areas of formulation stability and skin compatibility,” says Mayte Harder, Product Manager Personal Care & Cleaning, Biesterfeld.
“Biesterfeld is an experienced partner with technical expertise and strong market access. The collaboration enables us to introduce our active ingredients to the Spanish market in a targeted manner and support customers in the development of innovative formulations,” says Antonella Mondelli, Product Manager, Kelisema.
With the new distribution agreement, Biesterfeld is further expanding its portfolio of active ingredients and strengthening its role as a partner for technically sophisticated formulations in the European cosmetics industry.
