Kolmar Korea
ECO-PULSE™ Centella
This eco-friendly Centella asiatica extract is produced using a pulsed electrical field process, or PEF, which has been certified under Korea’s Low Carbon Green Growth Act for its sustainable and environmentally friendly technology. The method reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions by 22.4%, and works by applying a non-thermal, high-voltage pulsed process in a short time. This creates an extract with higher concentrations of Centella asiatica’s four key components: madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, madecassoside, and Asiaticoside — compared to traditional heat extraction. This process also enhances the soothing effects of the extract, so it is ideal for both skin-calming and sustainable beauty products.
Stand Number: E28-F27; Hall: 15
Questo prodotto è un vincitore nella categoria Sustainability di Cosmopack 2025
Market positioning & distribution countries
Kolmar Korea is the first ODM company in the domestic cosmetics industry. Based on our outstanding technology and quality standards, we provide a comprehensive total service, covering trend analysis, product planning, development, and production management. Our headquarters is located in South Korea, with branches in China and North America. We are leading K-beauty with a global target, continuously expanding our influence in the international market. We have been selected by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for Sustainable Growth in 2025. Out of 70 million companies evaluated worldwide, the top 500 were announced, with Kolmar Korea ranking 125th. We are committed to sustainability, ethical practices, and environmental responsibility throughout every stage of product development.
Product Headline
This eco-friendly Centella asiatica extract is produced using a pulsed electrical field process, or PEF, which has been certified under Korea’s Low Carbon Green Growth Act for its sustainable and environmentally friendly technology. The method reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions by 22.4%, and works by applying a non-thermal, high-voltage pulsed process in a short time. This creates an extract with higher concentrations of Centella asiatica’s four key components: madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, madecassoside, and Asiaticoside — compared to traditional heat extraction. This process also enhances the soothing effects of the extract, so it is ideal for both skin-calming and sustainable beauty products.
Product description
ECO-PULSE™ Centella utilizes a technology originally applied in the food industry, newly adapted for the cosmetics industry. It preserves the freshness of raw materials while enabling rapid, efficient extraction. The process reduces thermal energy use and carbon emissions by over 20%, earning Green Technology Certification(GT-19-00697). Optimization trials identified conditions that maximize extraction efficiency with minimal energy consumption, confirming significant thermal energy savings. This eco-friendly product aligns with clean beauty and ethical consumption trends driven by environmental concerns, meeting consumer demands for soothing effects and vegan-friendly ingredients while promoting sustainability.
Claims & Benefits
ECO-PULSE™ Centella is an eco-friendly centella asiatica extract produced using a PEF (Pulsed Electric Field) process certified under Korea's Low Carbon Green Growth Act(GT19-00697) for its sustainable and environmentally friendly technology. This method reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions by over 20%.
By applying a non-thermal, high-voltage pulsed process in a short time, we confirmed increased yields and higher concentrations of four key components—Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Madecassoside, and Asiaticoside—compared to traditional heat extraction. Additionally, the soothing effects were enhanced, making this extract ideal for skin-calming care and sustainable beauty products.
Technical details
ECO-PULSE™ Centella is composed of Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, and Water. Through the optimization of the PEF process, energy consumption and carbon emissions were reduced by over 20%, resulting in an extract powder. This powder is diluted with water and butylene glycol to produce a light yellow, transparent liquid. The product is packaged in 5kg and 20kg EcoVent containers. Stability testing of the prototype has been completed, and promotional activities have already begun domestically this year. The product has been successfully patented in South Korea and will be showcased at Cosmoprof Bologna 2025 to introduce it to the global market.
Launch date (mm/dd/yy)
Feb/01/2025
Price List, Target Consumer & Market Segments
ECO-PULSE™ Centella is positioned for environmentally conscious consumers who prioritize sustainability, clean beauty, and vegan-friendly formulations. It targets the skincare market segment, specifically focusing on products that offer soothing and calming effects. Ideal for ethical consumers seeking eco-friendly and high-efficacy skincare solutions, the product appeals to both premium and mid-range markets, offering a balance of affordability and quality.
Website and Social Channel/s
Kolmar Korea is an ODM/OEM manufacturer that promotes its products directly to brands through presentations. Our company website is below:
www.kolmar.co.kr.
Additionally, we brand and propose guide formulations featuring new ingredients via the PLANIT147 platform. Since ECO-PULSE™ Centella was launched in February of this year, detailed product information is currently available through the website below:
www.kolmargreentech.wordpress.com
What sets your product apart and why is it innovative and special?
In the cosmetics market, consumer trends are shifting from clean beauty to a stronger focus on sustainable beauty. To meet these evolving consumer needs, we developed a centella asiatica extract using an eco-friendly extraction process.
For process optimization, we utilized the Box-Behnken design program. The optimization focused on three key parameters: time, voltage, and frequency. The identified optimal conditions were 1 second for time, 50V for voltage, and 30Hz for frequency.
To calculate the energy-saving effect, we measured the Total Energy Consumption (kJ) and determined the Energy Saving (%) and Energy Efficiency Improvement (%). Through carbon emission calculations, we confirmed that both energy consumption and carbon emissions were reduced by 22.42%.
ECO-PULSE™ Centella is a sustainable centella asiatica extract that not only reduces energy consumption by over 20% but also enhances the concentration of active compounds, delivering superior skin benefits. This innovative approach combines environmental responsibility with high efficacy, setting our product apart in the market.
How do you promote your product on multiple channels?
To promote the ECO-PULSE™ Centella product, we conduct direct promotions by visiting brand companies. Additionally, we propose brand concepts through guide formulations featuring the new ingredient on the PLANIT147 platform. ECO-PULSE™ Centella, submitted in the Sustainability category, incorporates sustainable green technology and will be promoted to the global market at Cosmoprof Bologna 2025. Detailed product information can be found on the website below:
https://kolmargreentech.wordpress.com/
How does your product meet the evaluation criteria of its category?
ECO-PULSE™ Centella is a cosmetic ingredient categorized under raw materials. It demonstrates innovation in sustainability by utilizing an eco-friendly extraction process, aligning with the evaluation criteria for ingredients and sustainable production methods.
In particular, we calculated Total Energy Consumption (kJ) and Energy Saving (%) to determine the Energy Efficiency Improvement (%). Additionally, carbon emission calculations confirmed a 22.42% reduction in both energy consumption and carbon emissions. ECO-PULSE™ Centella not only reduces energy consumption by over 20% but also increases the concentration of active compounds, delivering superior skin benefits. Therefore, it is well-suited for this category as a sustainable Centella Asiatica extract.
What is you brand commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and social responsibility? Please describe.
Kolmar Korea practices sustainability and ESG management under the slogan "Connect for Better Future." We uphold this commitment through three key initiatives: Social Connect for fostering mutual growth within local communities, Dream Connect for contributing to the development of future talent, and Winning Connect for promoting a culture of shared growth with our partners. Kolmar Korea actively engages with various stakeholders by transparently disclosing ESG performance and activities through the annual publication of our sustainability management report.
In the development of this product, ECO-PULSE™ Centella, we calculated the total energy consumption of both PEF-treated and untreated groups to confirm the energy-saving effects of applying eco-friendly technology. The application of the PEF process resulted in a 22.42% reduction in carbon emissions and enabled the extraction of active ingredients in a shorter processing time. Additionally, we adhere to cruelty-free principles by conducting no animal testing, and we have verified the product's skin-soothing effects through in vitro testing. This reflects our dedication to sustainability, ethical practices, and environmental responsibility at every stage of product development.
Certifications and Patents
This product has been patented under the following invention title:
Composition comprising centella asiatica extract treated with pulsed electric field (KR102569019B1, South Korea)
Timeline
10 Dicembre 2024
Apertura iscrizioni
12 Febbraio 2025
Chiusura iscrizioni
28 Febbraio 2025
Annuncio finalisti
17 Marzo 2025
Scadenza ricezione dei prodotti inviati a Cosmoprof
21 Marzo 2025
Cosmoprof Awards Ceremony