What Bio Component Research does

Bio Component Research (BCR) is a privately-held specialty ingredient supplier headquartered at 103 Main Ave, Elmwood Park, NJ, serving the personal care and cosmetics industry with a portfolio of natural active ingredients. The company operates at a small commercial scale (11-50 employees) and is independently owned with no identified institutional investors or parent company. Its product line is organized around two proprietary processing technologies: BioTransformation, which uses plant-derived enzymes to pre-digest complex botanical extracts into forms more readily accepted by skin cells, and Bio-Hacked BCR™, a fermentation platform combining Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces boulardii probiotics with prebiotic superfoods to yield postbiotic broths. BCR segments its offering into BioTransformed Extracts (e.g., White Birch BT, Centella Asiatica BT, Resveratrol BT), Trendsetter synergies (Youth 360 BCR, Quintessence BCR, Pro Soleil BCR), Scalp Care ingredients, Bio-Hacked Ferments (Royal Tea IQ, DermaSpring IQ, GentleGuard IQ), Cutting Edge Ingredients including BioWave BCR (a 2600kDa polyglutamic acid moisturizer), CoCo-Complete BCR®, CMD CosminC504 (Smart Bio-Shell vitamin C), SalACD302 (salicylic acid complex), Activen XEP™-018 (biomimetic Mu-conotoxin peptide), and L.A.S.H.™ Complex (ophthalmologist-developed eye care), and a THC-Free Hemp line (Purple Haze Emulsion, Cherry Blaze MCT, Cherry Blaze-GL BT).

Name

Bio Component Research

Legal name

Bio Component Research

Website

https://bcringredients.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bio Component Research is a privately-held, NJ-based supplier of specialty natural active ingredients (botanical extracts, postbiotic ferments, peptides, and THC-free hemp complexes) to cosmetics and personal care formulators via proprietary enzyme and fermentation technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cosmetic Active Ingredients

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultures, Probiotics & Fermentation Ingredients (Starter Cultures, Yeast, Adjuncts) (CRADAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF), Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Cosmetic active ingredients
• Botanical extracts
• Personal care ingredients
• Postbiotic ferment ingredients
• Skincare formulation supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmwood Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Active Ingredient Sales: BCR creates and supplies specialty natural actives to the personal care industry. Products are sold as proprietary botanical extracts and fermentation-based ingredients to cosmetics and skincare formulators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bio Component Research (BCR) creates and supplies specialty natural active ingredients for the personal care industry, using two proprietary processing technologies. BioTransformation applies plant-derived enzymes to pre-digest complex botanical actives for improved skin absorption, while Bio-Hacked BCR™ is a fermentation technology combining Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces boulardi probiotics with prebiotic superfoods to yield postbiotic broths. The portfolio includes BioTransformed botanical extracts, Bio-Hacked BCR ferments, scalp care complexes, cutting edge ingredients (peptides, stabilized actives), and a THC-free hemp line, sold primarily to cosmetics and skincare formulators.

Product overview

Bio Component Research (BCR) creates and supplies specialty natural actives to the personal care industry, offering scientifically designed products for skin compatibility and maximum efficacy. The portfolio is organized around two proprietary processing technologies: BioTransformation (using plant-derived enzymes to simplify botanical actives for better skin absorption) and Bio-Hacked BCR (proprietary fermentation using Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces boulardi probiotics with prebiotic superfoods to produce postbiotic broths). The product line includes: (1) Classic BioTransformed extracts (White Birch BT, White Tea BT, Spinach BT, Resveratrol BT, Centella Asiatica BT, Boswellia Serrata BT, Rice Bran BT, Manuka Honey BT) for various skin benefits; (2) Trendsetter BCR extracts (Resurgent Power BCR, Healing Hive BCR, Quintessence BCR, Youth 360 BCR, Pro Soleil BCR) combining multiple botanical actives; (3) Scalp Care products (Majestic Mane BCR, Volugro BCR); (4) Bio-Hacked BCR Ferments (Royal Tea IQ, Elastiflex IQ, DermaForce IQ, DermaSpring IQ, GentleGuard IQ) as postbiotic ingredients; (5) Cutting Edge ingredients (BioWave BCR, CoCo-Complete BCR, L.A.S.H. Complex, Activen XEP-018, CMD CosminC504, SalACD302); and (6) THC-Free Hemp products (Purple Haze Emulsion, Cherry Blaze MCT, Cherry Blaze-GL BT). The company also offers custom formulation support and operates from Elmwood Park, NJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioTransformed Extracts: Classic botanical extracts processed with proprietary BioTransformation enzyme technology for enhanced skin absorption
• Bio-Hacked BCR™
• SalACD302
• CMD CosminC504
• Activen XEP™-018
• L.A.S.H.™ Complex
• CoCo-Complete BCR®
• BioWave BCR
• Purple Haze Emulsion
• Cherry Blaze MCT
• Cherry Blaze-GL BT
• Royal Tea IQ
• DermaSpring IQ
• DermaForce IQ
• Elastiflex IQ
• GentleGuard IQ

Products and services

• White Birch BT A highly purified extract from the bark of Betula Alba (white birch) processed using BioTransformation technology, providing anti-aging skin repair, tone and texture improvement, age spot reduction, collagen growth stimulation, and anti-inflammatory soothing for personal care formulators.
• White Tea BT A natural extract from Camellia Sinensis (white tea) leaf processed using BioTransformation technology, providing concentrated flavonols and catechins for antioxidant and antibacterial activity in cosmetic formulations.
• Spinach BT A skin nutrition extract from Spinacia Oleracea (spinach) leaf processed using BioTransformation technology, rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K for skin rejuvenation and a radiant skin tone.
• Resveratrol BT An antioxidant extract from Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) root processed using BioTransformation technology, providing antimicrobial activity, skin tone lightening, and youth extension through sirtuin activation.
• Centella Asiatica BT A natural anti-aging extract from Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) processed using BioTransformation technology, stimulating collagen I and III biosynthesis and glycosaminoglycans synthesis for improved skin firmness, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction.
• Boswellia Serrata BT A natural anti-inflammatory extract from Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense) processed using BioTransformation technology, providing skin soothing, calming, firmness, and wrinkle reduction via boswellic acid inhibition of inflammation enzymes.
• Rice Bran BT A soothing moisturizing extract from Oryza Sativa (rice bran) processed using BioTransformation technology, providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity through ferulic acid content.
• Manuka Honey BT A moisturizing antibacterial extract from New Zealand Manuka honey processed using BioTransformation technology, providing improved skin moisturization, wound healing, and antibacterial activity in personal care formulations.
• Resurgent Power BCR A dual-action anti-stress extract combining adaptogenic plants (Rhodiola, Siberian Ginseng, Maral Root), cryophile (Chaga Mushroom), and xerophile (Resurrection Plant) processed using BioTransformation technology to strengthen barrier function, restore skin balance, and boost cellular repair mechanisms.
• Healing Hive BCR A moisturizing anti-inflammatory extract derived from rare white honey from the Kiawe Forest in Hawaii and processed using BioTransformation technology, providing scar prevention, inflammation reduction, microbiome balancing, and barrier repair.
• Quintessence BCR An antioxidant wine extract combining highly antioxidant flavonoids from Murfatlar, Romania with yeast bio components, processed using BioTransformation technology for skin cell protection, enhanced cellular communication, and skin membrane regeneration.
• Youth 360 BCR A 360-degree anti-aging extract synergy of four youth-restoring BioTransformed extracts (Boswellia Serrata, Centella Asiatica, White Birch, Knotweed) providing ultimate youth extension, skin plumping, firming, brightening, hydration, and environmental protection.
• Pro Soleil BCR A natural sun defense antioxidant extract combining rice bran, coconut, and Japanese knotweed extracts processed using BioTransformation technology for sun protection enhancement, UV defense, anti-inflammatory effect, and skin soothing.
• Majestic Mane BCR A nutritive botanical scalp care complex combining Polygonum Multiflorum, Andrographis Paniculata, and Purple Tea, processed using BioTransformation technology to protect against exposome factors, enhance hair luster, prevent aging, and detoxify from pollutants.
• Volugro BCR A natural scalp health extract synergy of botanical extracts (Skullcap, Astragalus, Rehmannia, Magnolia) processed using BioTransformation technology to promote scalp nourishment, defend scalp aging, strengthen texture, and enhance hair growth.
• Royal Tea IQ A 24-hour natural antioxidant protection postbiotic using Bio-Hacked BCR fermentation technology, combining Purple Tea, Purple Sweet Potato, and Purple Rice for protection against UV, blue light, infrared, circadian rhythm regulation, and 24-hour full spectrum antioxidant defense.
• Elastiflex IQ A natural skin elasticity postbiotic produced via Bio-Hacked BCR fermentation technology, combining Boswellia Serrata, Centella Asiatica, and Purple Tea to improve skin elasticity, enhance hydration, and provide antioxidant activity.
• DermaForce IQ A natural radiance-boosting postbiotic using Bio-Hacked BCR fermentation technology, combining Maca, Purple Tea, and Kiwano Melon to supercharge skin with energy, improve radiance, boost antioxidant defense, and address mitochondrial dysfunction.
• DermaSpring IQ A multi-target anti-aging postbiotic using Bio-Hacked BCR fermentation technology, combining Cherry Blossom, Akebia Stem, and Yumberry extracts for skin firming, plumping, lifting, even skin tone, and redness reduction.
• GentleGuard IQ A natural pollution protection postbiotic using Bio-Hacked BCR fermentation technology, combining Akebia Stem, Blue Algae, and Wine Extract to remove deposited pollutants, repair skin barrier, and counteract pollution damage.
• BioWave BCR A natural moisturizing ingredient featuring high molecular weight polyglutamic acid (2600kDa) that boosts the Natural Moisturizing Factor, providing 4x better moisturization than hyaluronic acid in vitro with film-forming and water-binding properties.
• CoCo-Complete BCR® A naturally derived multifaceted cosmetic ingredient combining five components of coconut (coconut water, fruit juice, virgin oil, alkanes, and coco-caprylate/caprate) into an elegant fluid dispersion with 185nm emulsion droplets for skin smoothing and moisturization.
• L.A.S.H.™ Complex An ophthalmologist-developed, naturally derived blend of extracts (lilac leaf cell culture, willow bark, turmeric, black cumin, and oligopeptides) for sensitive eye area care, reducing eye inflammation, soothing irritation, and optimizing eyelid skin health.
• Activen XEP™-018 A biomimetic snail peptide (Mu-conotoxin CnIIIC) for wrinkle relaxing, acting as a modulator of neuromuscular transmission and selective blocker of voltage-gated sodium channel Nav 1.4 for instant line relaxation and smooth skin appearance.
• CMD CosminC504 A stable Vitamin C delivery system using Smart Bio-Shell technology to stabilize pure ascorbic acid against water, air, and sunlight, providing skin lightening, collagen biosynthesis, wrinkle reduction, and antioxidant protection.
• SalACD302 A stable water-soluble complex of salicylic acid, niacinamide, and caffeine with a skin-friendly polymer to minimize irritation, providing skin exfoliation, moisturization, acne fighting, and anti-aging benefits.
• Purple Haze Emulsion A naturally derived THC-free multifaceted cosmetic ingredient encapsulating broad-spectrum cannabinoids from hemp plant into a fluid dispersion for skin smoothing, barrier optimization, hydration, scar minimization, and cellular metabolism boosting.
• Cherry Blaze MCT A THC-free broad spectrum hemp oil extracted from cannabis leaf in medium-chain triglycerides for full skin care effects including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, excellent moisturization, and fine line reduction.
• Cherry Blaze-GL BT A BioTransformed hemp extract from the Cherry Blossom strain processed using BioTransformation technology to enhance activity and increase cellular bioavailability of cannabinoids including CBD, providing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin wellness benefits.
• Bakuchiol NAD+ BCR A patent-pending longevity active ingredient for skincare, combining bakuchiol and niacin (vitamin B3) in a single optimized ester molecule to support NAD+ biosynthesis and cellular repair mechanisms, delivering anti-aging benefits including collagen and elastin support, hydration, and barrier repair. Co-developed with Grant Industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• BioWave BCR provides 4x better moisturization than hyaluronic acid in vitro
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grant IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Grant Industries partnered with Bio Component Research to develop Bakuchiol NAD+ BCR, a patent-pending longevity active ingredient for skincare. The ingredient combines bakuchiol and niacin (vitamin B3) in a single optimized ester molecule designed to support NAD+ biosynthesis and cellular repair mechanisms while delivering anti-aging benefits.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ashland: Global specialty ingredients supplier with a personal care portfolio spanning botanical actives, conditioning polymers, and rheology modifiers. Comparable as a broad-line B2B ingredients vendor to the same cosmetics and personal care customers.
• Givaudan Active Beauty: Global leader in fragrance and beauty active ingredients, offering botanical extracts, biotech actives, and postbiotic ingredients. Overlaps with BCR in botanical and postbiotic actives but competes at far greater scale and with a much broader portfolio.
• Evonik Personal Care: Supplies specialty active ingredients, emulsifiers, and conditioning agents to the personal care industry. Overlaps with BCR in the actives category but at significantly greater scale and with broader formulation support infrastructure.
• Croda International: Multinational specialty chemicals company with a large personal care division offering botanical extracts, peptides, and fermentation-based actives. Indirectly comparable as the parent of Sederma and as a broad-line incumbent serving BCR's same customers.
• BASF Care Chemicals: One of the largest global suppliers of cosmetic ingredients, including botanical extracts and bioactives. Serves the same personal care formulators as BCR but competes with a vastly larger product range and global commercial reach.

Direct peers

• CLR Berlin: Berlin-based manufacturer of specialty cosmetic actives derived from natural and biotechnological sources. Comparable to BCR as a focused supplier of bioavailable botanical and fermentation-based cosmetic actives to formulators.
• Sederma (Croda Beauty): Developer and supplier of bioactive cosmetic ingredients (peptides, growth factors, plant-based actives) for skin and hair care. Closely comparable to BCR in product category, customer base, and B2B sales motion, but with a much larger global footprint under Croda.
• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (by IFF): Specialty ingredient supplier serving personal care and cosmetics formulators with a portfolio of naturally derived and biotech-based actives, phospholipids, and functional ingredients. Directly comparable to BCR as a B2B supplier of bio-based cosmetic actives to the same customer base.
• Mibelle Biochemistry: Swiss developer of bioactive cosmetic ingredients based on plant cell culture, encapsulation, and fermentation. Highly comparable to BCR in targeting naturally derived, scientifically substantiated actives for the personal care industry.

Others

• Grant Industries: US-based specialty ingredients supplier and BCR's co-development partner for Bakuchiol NAD+ BCR. Relevant as a strategic partner and as an adjacent specialty ingredients vendor serving overlapping personal care customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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