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ADParticles is a technological Spanish company whose mission is to provide advanced mineral filters for inclusive, safe, and sustainable full spectrum protection, prevention, and colour solutions. ADP Cosmetics aims to revolutionise the skincare industry by offering innovative, sustainable, and multifunctional mineral filters in a single ingredient. They are committed to the values of sustainability, health, and technology, which are at the core of everything they do. Their mineral filters, developed using cutting-edge CoSmart technology, provide full-spectrum protection while minimising environmental impact. With a focus on sustainability and health, their products are designed to protect and prevent skin damage, ensuring both efficacy and safety. At in-cosmetics Global 2026 the company will proof they are the unique UV filters in the market that includes color and protection in one only ingredient. Visit them at booth 2C109 The AITEX research and innovation centre concentrates on applied research, technological innovation, advanced technical laboratory services, certifications, and technical training for companies. With over 38 years as a benchmark textile technology centre in Spain and Europe, it has recently expanded its focus to include the Spanish cosmetics sector. AITEX offers a comprehensive service to the cosmetics industry, covering laboratories for product characterization, quality control, and certification in accordance with international norms and standards. Additionally, AITEX conducts applied research projects to develop innovative products with added value. The company also provides national legislative advice and export guides. The centre is currently working on projects that cover the entire value chain, from the search for new active ingredients to the study and development of new formulations. The R&D department is constantly expanding and adapting to market needs, generating new solutions based on the following research areas: • Efficacy studies to support the claims of new cosmetic products and ingredients. • Formulation and stabilisation of natural active ingredients to replace the agents responsible for the generation of microplastics. • Extraction of active compounds from organic and/or agri-food waste. • Study of the biosynthesis of ferments using enzymes and microorganisms to obtain active compounds with improved properties for the cosmetics and nutricosmetics market. Visit them at booth 2G80C ALGAKTIV was founded in 2015 by 3 scientists with one dream – apply the latest knowledge in biotechnology to unleash the vast potential of microalgae, the ultimate biology frontier. The team had a clear vision: explore microalgae genetic diversity and deliver caring technologies to people through their complementary fields of expertise. Now, they work on microalgae discovery, organic chemistry & molecular biology and biochemical engineering. With sustainability at its core, ALGAKTIV biotechnology offers the ultimate skincare solutions for the consumer that cares. Visit them at booth 3J86 Altex, AINIA´s CO 2 industrial plant, offers CO 2 extraction services to obtain natural extracts, defatted materials and other purified products. They give companies access to CO 2 technology, especially fitted to their requirements. The versatility of their supercritical CO 2 extraction plant allows a wide range of applications and services. From research to the market, from product development to large scale extractions as contract manufacturer, Altex has solutions in sectors such as: food, cosmetics, pharma and others. Furthermore, AINIA, reference center in innovation, delivers innovation services and toll processing services in different areas: ingredient’s development and improvement through biotech production, upcycling, microencapsulation, supercritical extraction and fractioning, in vitro efficacy testing and sensorial testing and consumers’ perceived efficacy. Visit them at booth 2G80F 29 PRIMAVERA 2026 INDUSTRIA COSMÉTICA 043 in-cosmetics special