Sinerga

What Sinerga does

Sinerga S.p.A. is a privately held Italian B2B company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Gorla Maggiore, Italy, operating two integrated lines of business serving the cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical industry. Its first line supplies a portfolio of specialty cosmetic ingredients spanning active ingredients, emulsifiers, surfactants, functional ingredients, and microbial inhibitors, differentiated by proprietary vehiculation technologies (ACTI GPC, LIPO.AMI.ACI, ENCAPSULATION) that improve the skin absorption and bioavailability of active compounds. Its second line provides full-service contract manufacturing of cosmetics, food supplements, and topical medical devices across classes I, IIA, IIB, and III, supported by an in-house R&D Lab (molecular, raw materials, finished product formulation, regulatory) and a Marketing Lab (trends, scientific marketing, packaging, graphic design).

The company generates revenue through ingredient supply to cosmetic manufacturers and contract manufacturing fees on a quote-based B2B pricing model, with no public pricing disclosure. Customers reach Sinerga through its website, an international distributor network, and trade show presence at industry events such as In-Cosmetics Global. The company has progressively expanded its third-party certification footprint across COSMOS, NATRUE, Halal, ICEA, RSPO, China IECIC, and FSC standards, supporting access to natural, organic, and regulated geographic markets.

Sinerga is owned and operated independently, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public capital raises, and operates with 101-250 employees from its single Italian headquarters. In 2026, it launched three new active ingredients (Hydroxypro-Lift, Chitorepair GPC, and a re-launched X-Solve) at In-Cosmetics Global and consolidated its proprietary delivery technologies into a dedicated Vehiculation Systems platform.

Name

Sinerga

Legal name

Sinerga S.p.A.

Website

https://sinerga.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sinerga S.p.A. is a privately held Italian B2B company that supplies specialty cosmetic ingredients and provides contract manufacturing of cosmetics, food supplements, and topical medical devices to the cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical industry, supported by in-house R&D and marketing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Ingredients & Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (32562), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Emulsifiers & Stabilizer Systems (Lecithin, Mono/Diglycerides, Blends) (CRADAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF), Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI)

Keywords

• Cosmetic ingredients supply
• Contract manufacturing cosmetics
• Topical medical devices
• Skincare formulation R&D
• Active ingredients emulsifiers

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorla Maggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Ingredients Supply: Supply of cosmetic specialty ingredients including active ingredients, emulsifiers, surfactants, functional ingredients, and microbial inhibitors to cosmetic manufacturers.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing of cosmetics, food supplements, and medical devices classes I, IIA, IIB, III for topical use.
3. Customized Products: Customized product development and formulation services for specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sinerga is a contract manufacturer and cosmetic ingredients supplier serving the cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical industry. It sells a portfolio of cosmetic specialty raw materials (active ingredients, emulsifiers, surfactants, functional ingredients, microbial inhibitors) and provides full-service contract manufacturing of cosmetics, food supplements, and medical devices (Classes I, IIA, IIB, III) for topical use, supported by in-house R&D, Molecular, and Marketing Labs and proprietary vehiculation technologies (ACTI GPC, LIPO.AMI.ACI, ENCAPSULATION) that enhance active ingredient bioavailability.

Product overview

Sinerga is a contract manufacturer and cosmetic ingredients supplier serving the cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical industry. The company offers a complete ecosystem of solutions centered around three main pillars: (1) Cosmetic Ingredients Portfolio - a comprehensive range including 25+ active ingredients (CAROBSOOTHE, LENIPHENOL, TRI-SOLVE P, X-SOLVE, CHITOREPAIR GPC, VEROCHIC, TRICHO-SOLVE, etc.), 9 emulsifiers (SUPREME, PROLIX RB, PHYTOCREAM® 2000, NANOCREAM®, SENSOCREAM, etc.), 7 functional ingredients (NATIFEEL, NATIRHEO, RISOLAT, UP-CITRUS RHEO, etc.), 3 microbial inhibitors (FENIOL, NATICIDE, MINTIOL), and 11 surfactants (VEGEQUAT®, LAUROAT® EC, UNDEOAT, NATISOL®, etc.) featuring proprietary vehiculation technologies (ACTI GPC, LIPO.AMI.ACI, ENCAPSULATION); (2) Contract Manufacturing Services - full-service manufacturing of cosmetics, food supplements, and medical devices (Classes I, IIA, IIB, III); (3) Integrated R&D and Marketing Labs - supporting research, formulation, regulatory affairs, packaging, and graphic design. Sinerga positions itself as a full-service partner providing customized high-quality solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing Services Full-service contract manufacturing of cosmetics, food supplements, and topical medical devices (Classes I, IIA, IIB, III) for cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical companies, including dermocosmetics, quality control, and regulatory support.
• Cosmetic Ingredients Portfolio Complete range of cosmetic specialty raw materials including active ingredients, emulsifiers, surfactants, functional ingredients, and microbial inhibitors, sold to cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical manufacturers for use in their formulations.
• Customized Products Bespoke development and formulation of cosmetic specialty ingredients tailored to specific customer requirements, enabling clients to differentiate their finished products.
• R&D Lab Services Research and development services covering molecular lab work, raw materials lab testing, finished product formulation, and regulatory affairs support, providing customers with complete formulation solutions.
• Marketing Lab Services Marketing support services including trends analysis, scientific marketing content, packaging design, and graphic design to help customers communicate and commercialize their finished products.
• CAROBSOOTHE Natural active ingredient derived from carob fruit extract using up-cycling beauty principles; targets inflammaging with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects, improving skin hydration, elasticity, and glow while reducing redness and dyschromia, with additional scalp soothing benefits.
• LENIPHENOL Natural extract derived from FSC-certified industrial wood bark; counteracts oxy-inflammaging by activating SOD antioxidant enzyme activity by +75%, inhibiting ROS by -94%, preventing chronic inflammation, preserving extracellular matrix structure, and protecting cells from pollutants and UV rays.
• TRI-SOLVE P Skin barrier recovery agent combining trehalose (sugary humectant) and ceramides (intracellular lipid) encapsulated via patented vehiculation technology in lipophilic lecithin and phytosterol vesicles; restores the stratum corneum, inhibits dehydration, and reduces TEWL for dry and atopic skins.
• X-SOLVE Active ingredient composed of Ethyl Ximenynate encapsulated in lecithin vesicles; high-performance microcirculation modulator for skin, scalp, and lips with slimming/draining/anti-cellulite, lip volumizing/color-enhancing, and scalp microcirculation benefits. Updated in 2026 with new tests and a complete makeover.
• HYDROXYPRO-LIFT Lipophilic hydroxyproline derivative active ingredient targeted at the eye and lip area that boosts collagen and prevents collagen degradation.
• CHITOREPAIR GPC Vegan film-forming biopolymer with re-epithelializing properties derived from mushroom and enriched with GPC; accelerates wound healing, and offers bacteriostatic activity suited to oral care applications.
• VEROCHIC Patented pure shikimic acid powder; controls bad odors for deodorants, acts as a non-irritant exfoliant milder than glycolic acid, and provides selective antimicrobial activity against pathogens without damaging beneficial bacteria for oral/intimate care, acne-prone skin, scalp, and nail antifungal applications.
• UP-CITRUS EXTRACT Multifunctional natural extract from up-cycled citrus peel waste; delivers energizing, illuminating, anti-oxidant, and anti-aging skin benefits, plus haircare benefits including metal detox, conditioning, anti-frizz, and scalp microbiome regulation.
• TRICHO-SOLVE Hair care active derived from conifer bark and vehiculated via patented technology to increase bioavailability; stimulates protein synthesis and cellular proliferation in human hair dermal papilla fibroblasts to promote hair growth and retard hair senescence.
• Emulsifiers (ALBIWAX, EWOCREAM, MANDORWAX, NANOCREAM, PHYTOCREAM 2000, PROLIX RB, SENSOCREAM, SUPREME, WAX-OLEA) Complete range of vegetable-derived O/W and W/O emulsifiers — including ALBIWAX, EWOCREAM, MANDORWAX, NANOCREAM, PHYTOCREAM 2000, PROLIX RB (M.O.R.E. technology), SENSOCREAM (patented), SUPREME, and WAX-OLEA — used as formulation building blocks in cosmetic products.
• Functional Ingredients (AVENOLAT, MANDORLAT, NATIFEEL, NATIRHEO, PHYTOPROTEIN AC, RISOLAT, UP-CITRUS RHEO) Functional ingredients including oat milk (AVENOLAT), almond milk (MANDORLAT), carob-based texturizers (NATIFEEL, NATIRHEO), vegetable amino acids (PHYTOPROTEIN AC), rice oil complex (RISOLAT), and citrus rheological additive (UP-CITRUS RHEO) used to deliver texture, conditioning, and sensory performance in cosmetic formulations.
• Multifunctional Microbial Inhibitors (FENIOL, NATICIDE, MINTIOL) Multifunctional antimicrobial ingredients — FENIOL (phenethyl alcohol/caprylyl glycol blend with rose scent), NATICIDE (vegetal-origin broad spectrum), and MINTIOL (mint-based with refreshing/soothing properties) — used as preservation systems in cosmetic formulations.
• VEGEQUAT Vegetable conditioner containing coconut fatty acids and hydrolyzed wheat proteins with conditioning, volumizing, and antistatic properties for hair and skin care formulations.
• LAUROAT EC Anionic surfactant derived from oat amino acids with selective, physiological cleansing action that is approximately four times less aggressive than SLES; colorless, odorless, and recommended for mild cleansers and sensitive-skin products.
• UNDEOAT Lipoamino acid surfactant from undecylenic acid and oat amino acids; reduces irritation from other surfactants and offers antibacterial and antifungal properties that reduce sebum and dandruff, suited to greasy skin, sebonormalizing shampoos, and anti-dandruff products.
• NANOCREAM O/W emulsifier combining vegetable-based lipoaminoacids and palm glycerides; creates translucid micellar emulsions with particle sizes of 100–300 nm suited to wet wipes, hyperfluid emulsions, and PIT emulsions with low interfacial tension.
• Vehiculation Systems (ACTI GPC, LIPO.AMI.ACI, ENCAPSULATION) Three proprietary delivery technologies for active ingredients: ACTI GPC (GlyceroPhosphoCholine biomimetic carrier improving skin penetration), LIPO.AMI.ACI (amphiphilic carrier with high skin lipid affinity for hydrophilic actives), and ENCAPSULATION (vesicular containment via high-pressure homogenization to protect actives from degradation, oxidation, and hydrolysis). Offered as a platform technology underpinning Sinerga's ingredients portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leniphenol increases SOD antioxidant enzyme activity by +75% and inhibits ROS by -94%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Innospec: Specialty chemicals company with a Performance Chemicals division producing personal care surfactants, emulsifiers, and actives. Comparable to Sinerga on surfactants and specialty ingredients, though with broader fuel and oilfield chemical exposure.
• Croda International: Global leader in cosmetic and personal care specialty ingredients, with proprietary delivery systems and broad active/emulsifier/surfactant portfolios serving the same cosmetic brand owners as Sinerga. Directly comparable in ingredient categories and B2B model, though substantially larger in scale.
• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (IFF): Supplier of high-value cosmetic actives, phospholipids, and delivery systems owned by IFF. Directly comparable to Sinerga on phospholipid-based vehiculation technology (e.g., GPC) and the active ingredients business model targeting premium cosmetic brands.
• Seppic (Air Liquide): Specialty ingredient supplier to the personal care and pharmaceutical markets, offering emulsifiers, surfactants, actives, and polymers. Highly comparable to Sinerga in the cosmetic emulsifier and surfactant space and shares the same European specialty B2B heritage.
• Symrise: Global supplier of cosmetic ingredients, actives, and fragrances with a strong portfolio in skin care actives and sensory ingredients. Directly comparable to Sinerga in the cosmetic actives and emulsifier space, though also dominant in flavors and fragrances.

Emerging players

• Hallstar Beauty: Mid-sized specialty ingredient supplier focused on naturals, esters, and photoprotection for personal care. Comparable to Sinerga in targeting indie and mid-tier cosmetic brand owners with differentiated natural and up-cycled ingredients.

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan: World leader in fragrances and flavors with an expanding Active Beauty ingredients business covering cosmetic actives. Comparable to Sinerga in cosmetic actives and encapsulation technology, with significantly greater R&D and distribution scale.
• Lubrizol Life Science (Berkshire Hathaway): Specialty chemical manufacturer with a personal care and pharmaceutical ingredients portfolio including polymers, actives, and delivery systems. Overlaps with Sinerga on functional ingredients and formulation technologies at global scale.
• Evonik Industries: Large specialty chemicals group with a Care Solutions division supplying surfactants, emulsifiers, and active delivery systems to personal care customers. Overlaps with Sinerga on cosmetic emulsifiers and surfactants but operates across far broader end-markets.
• BASF Personal Care: Diversified chemical major with a dedicated personal care ingredients business covering actives, UV filters, emulsifiers, and polymers. Competes with Sinerga across multiple ingredient categories and shares the B2B contract manufacturing/fragrance-adjacent customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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