Biotech player Syensqo has acquired JinYoung Bio, a specialized cosmetic ingredients provider based in South Korea.WHO: Based in South Korea, JinYoung Bio was established in 2011 to develop and manufacture value-added raw materials concentrating on producing specialized raw materials and semi-finished types of products through proprietary technology of fermentation, synthesis, and refinement. Through their state-of-the-art technology, they have created human-skin-identical ceramides and amino acid–based oil-gelling agents, Dextrin Palmitate, Lauroyl Lysine, and Natural Crystal for skincare and color cosmetic application.Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, they bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates in 30 countries.WHY: With this strategic acquisition, Syensqo sets the stage to extend its beauty care portfolio into renewable skincare specialties. This investment marks a significant step in expanding its portfolio toward more natural and high-value specialty skincare solutions with both functional and active ingredients. Syensqo’s beauty care business aims to grow JinYoung Bio’s commercial and technical capabilities through its customer access, formulation, and application expertise and marketing capabilities.