Cosmax Korea Institute of Biotechnology Signs MOU on Research and Cooperation on Functional Materials Based on Native Plants
Oct 24, 2025
Cosmax, a global cosmetics ODM (research, development, and production) company, will develop new functional materials that combine biotechnology with the Korea Institute of Biotechnology (hereinafter referred to as Life Insurance).
Cosmax Indonesia (Chairman Chung Min-kyung) announced on the 24th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Life Insurance Overseas Biomaterials Center at the Cosmax Indonesia R&I Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the 22nd to study native plant-based innovative materials.
Founded in 1985, Bio Research Institute is Korea's leading bio-specialized research institute. It operates local biological material research centers in four countries, including Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Costa Rica, leading the discovery of new materials and international cooperation for the development of biotechnology.
With this business agreement, Cosmax's know-how in researching native plants in Indonesia, which has accumulated for more than a decade, and Life Insurance's advanced life science and bio research capabilities are expected to create synergy. Cosmax launched its native plant material brand 'The'Arum' in 2023 and has introduced more than 40 new materials to date.
The two sides establish a joint R&D system that connects basic science and commercialization technology. It plans to expand bio-based cosmetics research and manufacturing by developing new materials with both sustainability and efficacy by converging the biotechnology value of Indonesia's unique plant resources and eco-friendly production technology.
Founded in 2011, Cosmax Indonesia has steadily strengthened its own research capabilities by developing perfumes specialized in halal cultures and customized formulations for local consumers with local research infrastructure, including fragrance labs and Sensory Lab in R&I centers.
This year, the International Society of Cosmetics (IFSCC) presented a total of six research results, including research on native plant materials incorporating exosome and PDRN technology and development of Inni water quality-specific cleanser formulations.
In addition, through research cooperation with the National University of Indonesia (UI), Bogor College of Agriculture (IPB), and Bandung University of Technology (ITB), we are expanding open R&I that encompasses public-private studies. Recently, a joint study of the female skin microbiome with the Indonesian National Research Revolution Application (BRIN) is also underway.
Cosmax Indonesia (Chairman Chung Min-kyung) announced on the 24th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Life Insurance Overseas Biomaterials Center at the Cosmax Indonesia R&I Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the 22nd to study native plant-based innovative materials.
Founded in 1985, Bio Research Institute is Korea's leading bio-specialized research institute. It operates local biological material research centers in four countries, including Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Costa Rica, leading the discovery of new materials and international cooperation for the development of biotechnology.
With this business agreement, Cosmax's know-how in researching native plants in Indonesia, which has accumulated for more than a decade, and Life Insurance's advanced life science and bio research capabilities are expected to create synergy. Cosmax launched its native plant material brand 'The'Arum' in 2023 and has introduced more than 40 new materials to date.
The two sides establish a joint R&D system that connects basic science and commercialization technology. It plans to expand bio-based cosmetics research and manufacturing by developing new materials with both sustainability and efficacy by converging the biotechnology value of Indonesia's unique plant resources and eco-friendly production technology.
Founded in 2011, Cosmax Indonesia has steadily strengthened its own research capabilities by developing perfumes specialized in halal cultures and customized formulations for local consumers with local research infrastructure, including fragrance labs and Sensory Lab in R&I centers.
This year, the International Society of Cosmetics (IFSCC) presented a total of six research results, including research on native plant materials incorporating exosome and PDRN technology and development of Inni water quality-specific cleanser formulations.
In addition, through research cooperation with the National University of Indonesia (UI), Bogor College of Agriculture (IPB), and Bandung University of Technology (ITB), we are expanding open R&I that encompasses public-private studies. Recently, a joint study of the female skin microbiome with the Indonesian National Research Revolution Application (BRIN) is also underway.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
