Balanced skin microbiome care in cosmetic and personal care formulations
HeiQ Synbio uses synbiotics, a combination of probiotics and prebiotics, as active ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products. The technology is designed to support balanced skin conditions while fitting into everyday care routines. It can be used in finished products, private‑label concepts, or as an ingredient in partner formulations.
Key benefits
Supports a balanced skin microbiome in cosmetic applications
Uses synbiotics, a combination of probiotics and prebiotics, as cosmetic actives
Designed for gentle, regular use in personal care routines
Suitable for finished products, private‑label concepts, or ingredient integration
Based on naturally derived, biodegradable synbiotic ingredients
Applications
Designed for everyday personal care use, our synbiotic cosmetics and personal care solutions help maintain balanced skin conditions and give formulators flexibility across skin care, hygiene, and odor control products.
Skin care products
Synbiotic ingredients for creams, lotions, and gels designed to support balanced skin conditions in daily use.
Body care and hygiene
Formulations for body lotions, hand care, and wash‑off products using synbiotics as cosmetic actives.
Odor‑focused personal care
Synbiotic formulations designed to help manage odor formation linked to organic residues on skin or textiles.
The science behind synbiotics for personal care
HeiQ Synbio technology combines selected probiotic microorganisms with prebiotics that serve as their nutrient source. In cosmetic applic...
HeiQ Synbio technology combines selected probiotic microorganisms with prebiotics that serve as their nutrient source. In cosmetic applications, this synbiotic system is designed to support balanced skin conditions through regular use. The technology is suitable for use in finished products or as an ingredient in partner formulations.
Synbiotic principle: beneficial bacteria combined with nutrients to support a balanced microbiome.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are synbiotics in cosmetics and personal care?
Are synbiotic cosmetic ingredients suitable for everyday use?
How can personal care brands work with synbiotics?
In cosmetics, synbiotics are a combination of probiotics and prebiotics used as active ingredients to support balanced skin conditions.
Yes. Synbiotic ingredients are designed for regular use in cosmetic and personal care routines.
Synbiotics are available as finished products, private‑label formulations, or as an ingredient for integration into partner products.
Product line-up
HeiQ Synbio Hand Soap
HeiQ Synbio Hygienic Hand Gel
HeiQ Synbio Shower Gel
HeiQ Synbio Skin Moisturizer
HeiQ Synbio Skin Repair
Cosmetic and personal care products
HeiQ Synbio Hand Soap
Ready‑to‑use synbiotic soap that gently cleanses, leaves skin feeling comfortable, and cares for it during everyday use. 500ml, 5L, 20L and 1000L packaging.
HeiQ Synbio Hygienic Hand Gel
Refreshing synbiotic hand gel that spreads easily, leaves hands feeling clean and fresh, and supports everyday skin balance. 500ml, 5L, 20L and 1000L packaging.
HeiQ Synbio Shower Gel
Synbiotic shower gel that cleanses gently, leaves skin soft and smooth, and helps maintain its natural moisture barrier. 250ml, 5L, 20L and 1000L packaging.
HeiQ Synbio Skin Moisturizer
Synbiotic skin moisturizer that hydrates, keeps skin feeling comfortable, and helps maintain its natural balance. 250ml and 200L packaging.
HeiQ Synbio Skin Repair
Synbiotic skin cream that moisturizes, keeps skin feeling comfortable, and helps maintain its natural barrier. Available in 75ml and 200L packaging.
HeiQ Synbio Cosmetic Concentrate
Concentrate synbiotic actives for cosmetic and personal care product formulations. Available in 1L, 5L, 20L and 1000L packaging.
Joint material development
Joint material development with HeiQ is a phased collaboration that takes your idea toward a validated, launch-ready material.
Joint material development with HeiQ is a phased collaboration that takes your idea toward a validated, launch-ready material. Through a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), we define shared milestones, run focused proof-of-concept work, and make go or no-go decisions at each stage. You work directly with HeiQ experts and facilities, following a clear and transparent IP framework.
Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) bring partners and HeiQ teams together to develop solutions side by side, with direct, day‑to‑day access to HeiQ experts.
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Success story: Synbiotics-led skin care in Thailand: Le Beaumont LTD brings microbiome-friendly personal care to market
Le Beaumont, a personal care company based in Thailand, has been working with probiotics in personal care since 2015. The journey began when Miss Napapat Anakepong used the products herself during a difficult period in her life, became a personal advocate, and decided to bring the concept to Thailand.
Le Beaumont, a personal care company based in Thailand, has been working with probiotics in personal care since 2015. The journey began when Miss Napapat Anakepong used the products herself during a difficult period in her life, became a personal advocate, and decided to bring the concept to Thailand.
Today, Le Beaumont LTD offers a portfolio that includes shampoo, shower gel, skin repair, facial cream, and intimate wash for skin and intimate care. The product lines on offer in Thailand are enriched with synbiotics supplied through HeiQ in Belgium.
Miss Napapat Anakepong, Director of Le Beaumont LTD: “For me, these products are about feeling comfortable and confident in my own skin every day. I am proud to offer them in Thailand.”
Le Beaumont LTD benefits from HeiQ’s white label product options, so they can bring multiple validated personal care items to market without building every formula from scratch. This helps keep a consistent synbiotics-led concept across multiple formats while staying focused on the needs of Thai consumers.
Webinar: Probiotics. Latest microbiome skin care innovation.
This webinar explores how probiotic-based skincare helps balance the skin microbiome to improve skin appearance.
Register for our webinar and learn how active, probiotics-based microbiome skin care works! Synbiotics (pre- and probiotics) soothe, balance and strengthen the skin microbiome, key to enhanced skin appearance and well-being.
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