Eastman GEM™ technology

Eastman GEM™ technology, a biocatalytic process that uses enzymes and closely controlled manufacturing conditions to eliminate high temperatures, strong acids, and unwanted by-products and consumes less energy compared with conventional manufacturing processes. Experience the new standard of sustainable ingredient manufacturing for skin care, sunscreen, and color cosmetics applications.

Eastman GEM™ retinyl linoleate is a high purity antiaging ingredient that increases ease of formulation and offers excellent performance. It also has the added benefit of sustainable manufacturing, guided by the U.S. EPA's Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry.

Sustainable advantages of GEM technology:

  • Consumes less energy
  • Low greenhouse gas emissions
  • Minimal waste generated
  • No process water consumption
  • Adheres to the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry
  • Can utilize natural source materials to produce ingredients

Eastman GEM™ technology was awarded a Presidential Green Chemistry Award for its green biocatalytic process. Click here to learn more.

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INCI: retinyl linoleate
A naturally derived pro-retinol composed of retinol and high-purity linoleic acid from safflower oil, Eastman GEM retinyl linoleate is a biobased, formulation-stable, easy-to-handle, nonirritating antiaging ingredient. At room temperature, it is a pourable liquid and is supplied as a high-purity (>95%) assay; therefore, it is free of solvent, diluents, and carriers.

Eastman GEM retinyl linoleate is approved in China.

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INCI: retinyl sunflowerseedate
A naturally derived pro-retinol composed of retinol and sunflower fatty acids, Eastman GEM retinyl sunflowerate is a biobased, formulation-stable, easy-to-handle, nonirritating antiaging ingredient. At room temperature, it is a pourable liquid and is supplied as a high-purity (>95%) assay; therefore, it is free of solvent, diluents, and carriers.

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