Native Extracts (stand 2A49), the leading Australian phytotechnology specialist, together with Kagome Australia, one of the largest tomato processors in the Southern Hemisphere, presents Red Velvet Oil: a revolutionary upcycled active beauty ingredient, sourced from surplus tomato seed waste. This high-performance “active” oil is packed full of lycopene, phytosterols and fatty acids, providing unrivaled benefits to skincare, wellness and oral care.

Kagome is a key player in the circular economy, upcycling 15,000 tons of food waste into high-quality functional ingredients for brands leading on sustainability, transparency and traceability. Red Velvet Oil, with versatile applications, is a unique profile of scientifically-referenced natural compounds, and an unparalleled sustainability profile, it’s set to disrupt responsible ingredient sourcing in the beauty industry and its war on waste.

Australia generates 7.6 million tons of food waste each year, at a cost of $36.6 billion to the economy. Kagome upcycles the by-products from over 200,000 tons of tomatoes that are processed every year using the latest upcycling technology to produce innovative ingredients like Red Velvet Oil. Native Extracts is also committed to eco-conscious manufacturing, creating water-wise, hydrophilic Cellular Extracts using repurposed byproducts and rain-harvested water, saving 1,000L daily from the public supply. Its innovative methods reflect a dedication to minimising waste and sustainable practices.

More info: Native Extracts, www.nativeextracts.com.