At Evonik, we believe that nature holds the key to high‑performance, sustainable beauty. Our botanical extracts are crafted from a rich variety of plant materials - leaves, flowers, roots, and more – using advanced, eco‑friendly extraction methods. Many of our extracts are also available in officially certified bio (organic) grades, supporting natural and organic product concepts with full credibility.

Our botanical extracts business stands at the intersection of nature, science, and trust. Building on the combined legacy of Botanica and Novachem, companies acquired by Evonik, we deliver high-quality, transparent botanical solutions. These are crafted at our carbon-neutral extraction facility in Switzerland (GHG Scope 1 & 2) and complemented by extracts created at our operations in Argentina close to the hotspots of biodiversity in Latin America.

As a proud member of the DNA & Cosmetics consortium, we are part of a select group shaping the future of natural cosmetics.

Empowering Natural Beauty

Today’s beauty consumers want plant-based, organic, and transparent ingredients, and Evonik delivers. Our botanical extracts help brands create products with natural appeal, clean labels, and traceable sourcing, all while supporting green technologies.

With tailor-made extract solutions, a broad plant selection, and a consultative approach, we empower you to develop standout products with speed, flexibility, and confidence.

In a nutshell, we offer

  • Customized botanical extracts developed through a collaborative, consultative approach
  • An extensive portfolio of 1,000+ plant species and more than 2,500 extract variations
  • Full traceability, with many botanicals traceable all the way back to the field
  • A sustainability‑certified extraction facility in Switzerland, since 2012
  • Carbon-neutral production in Switzerland, supporting a more sustainable future
  • Bio certified extracts from Switzerland to enable natural and organic product concepts
  • Membership in the DNA & Cosmetics Consortium, ensuring authenticity, quality, and precise plant‑species identification

 Be inspired by our wide range of extracts

  • Plants of specific origin
  • Co-raw materials
  • Luxury associated plants
  • Flowering plants
  • Superfoods
  • Fairtrade raw materials
  • And many more...

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Between Inspiration and Science we bring FLORAVERA®

Harness the power of nature with our FLORAVERA® product line! While plant extracts are packed with numerous compounds that can benefit your skin and hair, it's often one particular/superstar/hero molecule that takes the spotlight. That's where we come in, using our experience in extraction processes to get the most out of the precious plant raw material. 

But we don't stop there, our thorough bibliographical research backs up the efficacy of these potent molecules with scientifically proven studies.

Our focus is on ensuring that the lead molecule in our extracts not only matches but often exceeds the concentrations reported in scientific literature, providing you with the most effective and potent natural solutions. Discover the concentrated brilliance of nature with FLORAVERA®!

Our Plant Lists

Einzelbaum Linde im Frühling auf grüner Wiese

Plant List: General

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Origin list: Europe

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Origin list: Switzerland

Salalah, Oman - November 11,2023:young raw green banana at a Banana plantation in salalah Oman.

Topic list: Fairtrade

The famous Rosa Centifolia Foliacea, the Provence Rose or Cabbage Rose

Topic list: Luxury

Variety of superfoods including avocado, goji berries, chia seeds, nuts, and greens on a wooden table. Generated AI.

Plant list: Superfoods

Rippled water surface

Product list: Distillates

Isolated almond milk splash with swirl of almonds organic vegan liquid. Concept Food photography, Almond Milk, Splash effect, Organic, Vegan

Product list: Milk

branch of the ripe apricots in the orchard

Plant list: Fruits & vegetables

Prickly pear cactus close up with fruit in red color, cactus spines.

Plant list: Extremophile plants

Macrocystis pyrifera, a fast-growing species of marine algae, forms important underwater habitats in the California coast.

Plant list: Algae

Vibrant orange peels isolated on white background, showcasing diverse shapes and textures in a colorful still life composition alone.

Plant list : Co-raw materials

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Upcycled botanicals: Turning plant residues into beauty ingredients

Blog by Hannah Marsch, Marketing Manager Active Ingredients

Explore how Botanica – An Evonik Company turns plant-derived co-raw materials into high-quality botanical extracts for circular beauty and sustainable skincare.

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