Bring ingredient character into a daily routine.
Discuss compatibility, appearance, odour and sensory properties in aqueous systems, with stability assessment planned around the product brief.
Discuss Ollantein®Ollantein®
From polar research.Into everyday formulations.
Connecting microbial research, ingredient identity and formulation development to give your next skincare concept a documented starting point.
What is Ollantein®?
Ollantein® is the commercial brand name of Visgeneer’s proprietary fermented ingredient, based on research involving Olleya marilimosa. It contains zeaxanthin and can be evaluated for skincare formulation development. The ingredient brand, its formal ingredient names and finished-product performance serve different purposes.
- Ingredient brand
- Ollantein®
- Documented trade name
- VIGENENT Olleya
- Assigned INCI names
- Water / Olleya Marilimosa Ferment Extract
- Assignment letter date
- 8 October 2026
INCI naming identifies ingredients. Safety, market suitability and performance require evaluation of the actual formulation and supporting data.
A research question.A traceable ingredient journey.
A background in polar microbial research leads into work on microorganisms, fermentation and ingredient applications. Research records help formulation teams understand the ingredient’s origins and identify relevant development questions.
- 2006—2014
Eight years of research
Microbial research and ingredient development established the basis for subsequent applications.
- 2016
European patent history
EP2441433B1 describes Olleya marilimosa and a method for preparing a zeaxanthin-containing composition. The 2016 grant document names Vigenent Inc. as proprietor.
- 2026
Assigned INCI names
The VIGENENT Olleya assignment letter lists Water and Olleya Marilimosa Ferment Extract.
Design the ingredientand the product together.
Start with the desired texture and use context, then define the ingredient’s role. These are directions for collaborative assessment.
Find the right texture through the emulsion system.
Assess how the ingredient is introduced under the selected oil–water system and process conditions, then evaluate texture, uniformity and changes during storage.
Discuss Ollantein®Develop the ingredient and substrate as one experience.
Evaluate combinations of ingredient, essence, substrate and packaging. Hydrogel development also considers forming, water release and fit, followed by finished-product substantiation.
Discuss Ollantein®Accessible research.Clearly defined applications.
A 2016 study of microbial zeaxanthin includes antioxidant and cell-based experiments. These findings provide ingredient research context; performance of Ollantein® in a specific formulation depends on its inclusion level, formula and relevant finished-product testing.
Ken-Shwo Dai · 2016 · DOI 10.2174/1874464809666161006165239Frequently asked questions
What are the INCI names for Ollantein®?
The assignment letter dated 8 October 2026, application 2026-15860, lists Water and Olleya Marilimosa Ferment Extract for VIGENENT Olleya. Ollantein® is the commercial brand name of this ingredient.
How is Ollantein® related to zeaxanthin?
Ollantein® contains zeaxanthin. A fermented ingredient and an individual chemical constituent have different identities and specifications. Formulation assessment should use the composition and specification documents for the supplied ingredient.
Which skincare products can be considered?
Serums, gels, lotions, creams and masks are possible starting points for formulation assessment. Incorporation method and level depend on the ingredient specification, base formulation and test results.
Are patent and research records available?
The historical European patent grant EP2441433B1 and a 2016 microbial zeaxanthin study provide research background. Tell us which application and documents you would like to evaluate.
What should I provide for an ingredient inquiry?
Share your product type, target market, development stage, desired texture and use experience, and intended timeline. The team will confirm the relevant data and development steps.
Your next formulationstarts with understanding the ingredient.
Discuss ingredient information, formulation integration and application assessment for your product concept.