Time : 2026-5-29 13:58:53 Come from : SINO LION
Global biotechnology innovator recognized for pioneering the introduction of food-grade, high-purity fermentation-derived Vitamin K2 MK-7 into cosmetic skincare formulation
NEW YORK, NY — Sino Lion, a global leader in green chemistry and advanced biotechnology for personal care and cosmetics, today announced that its innovative bioactive ingredient BioEssence™ K2 MK-7 has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ingredient Maverick Award at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2026.
The Ingredient Maverick Award is presented each year to recognize the most groundbreaking, disruptive, and forward-thinking ingredient innovations in the cosmetics industry. Sino Lion’s win marks a landmark achievement for the company and a significant milestone for Vitamin K2 MK-7 in beauty.
“Winning the Ingredient Maverick Award is a profound validation of what we set out to accomplish — to take an exceptional bioactive long confined to nutraceuticals and unlock its full potential for prestige skincare. BioEssence™ K2 MK-7 represents years of rigorous science, clinical studies, and compliance work, driven by a genuine belief that the cosmeceutical world can benefit tremendously from the learnings of the nutraceutical world. We are incredibly proud to share this recognition with the global cosmetics community.”
— Dr. Evelyn Su, President & Chief Scientific Officer, Sino Lion
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day is the largest raw material and technology expo in North America focused on cosmetics and personal care, drawing thousands of formulators, scientists, and brand innovators annually. The Ingredient Maverick Award spotlights ingredients that challenge convention, push scientific boundaries, and chart new territory for the industry. Being selected from a highly competitive field of cutting-edge submissions underscores BioEssence™ K2 MK-7’s exceptional scientific merit, rigorous clinical studies and commercial promise.
While Vitamins A, C, and B derivatives have dominated cosmetic actives for decades, Vitamin K2 MK-7 is a new entry into the field. Sino Lion, together with its affiliate Ascend Biotech, changed that.
As the first company to introduce food-grade, high-purity bio-fermentation Vitamin K2 MK-7 into the cosmetics industry, Sino Lion has established both the compliance and scientific foundation that global brands need to confidently incorporate BioEssence™ K2 MK-7 into next-generation formulations.
Sino Lion partnered with independent, third-party research institutions to conduct a comprehensive efficacy program spanning safety assessments, in vitro cell studies, and in vivo clinical trials. The data reveals four substantiated skin benefits:
• Vascular Dark Circle Reduction: Visibly reduces the appearance of under-eye discoloration caused by vascular pooling — addressing a root cause most actives cannot reach.
• Jawline Definition & Firming Lift: Supports structural skin protein activity to deliver measurable lifting and contouring along the jawline and facial contours.
• Multi-Dimensional Barrier Reinforcement: Participates in barrier repair at the genetic expression level, strengthening skin’s resilience from within.
• Antioxidant & Photodamage Protection: Delivers outstanding protection against cellular oxidative stress and UV-induced photodamage, preserving long-term skin integrity.
BioEssence™ K2 MK-7 is the latest expression of Sino Lion’s mission to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and globally compliant ingredients through the two pillars of Green Chemistry and Advanced Biotechnology. This builds on the company’s established reputation earned through its classic Eversoft™ green surfactant series and reflects a deepening investment in next-generation bioactive science.
With BioEssence™ K2 MK-7 now fully implementation-ready in global markets, Sino Lion invites formulators, brand developers, and innovation partners to explore what this award-winning ingredient can do for their next product breakthrough.
About Sino Lion
Sino Lion is a global specialty material manufacturer focused on creating “green and better choice” ingredients through the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Advanced Biotechnology. The company is committed to disrupting and reshaping the competitive landscape across all major ingredient categories it serves — including green and sustainable surfactants, preservatives, actives, moisturizers, chelating agents, emollients, conditioners, and more. A recognized global leader in affordable, green, natural, and sustainable ingredients, Sino Lion strives to be the Game Changer, Disrupter, and Enabler of sustainable materials for the Circular Economy — for the betterment of both People and the Planet.
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