Kolmar Develops ‘Inorganic Pickering’ to Keep Enzymes Stable for 100 Days
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
Korean cosmetics manufacturer Kolmar (Korean Kolmar) and a research team from Dong-A University developed an inorganic compound–based enzyme stabilization technology called “inorganic Pickering.” Enzymes, useful for exfoliation, cleansing, and skin regeneration, have been hard to use in liquid formulations because they lose activity with temperature and pH changes. The new method fixes enzymes inside calcium carbonate crystals via an in situ process so the rigid crystal matrix protects them. Treated enzymes retained activity for over 100 days even at 45°C, versus 2–3 days for untreated enzymes at room temperature. Kolmar also applied the technique to other bioactive ingredients such as TECA (Centella asiatica extract) and hyaluronic acid, aiming to expand premium high-function cosmetics and strengthen global competitiveness. The company says the tech solves degradation issues that limited commercialization and will broaden formulation possibilities.
