Established in 1995, IBR Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells innovative and proprietary natural active ingredients for the cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industries. IBR performs its research and development activities at its own research laboratories and markets its cosmetics ingredient products through a network of locally appointed distributors and representatives. IBR benefits from the consultancy by worldwide leading researchers both in the industry and the academy.

The innovative and original approach of IBR technologies has been acknowledged by BSB innovation awards for natural ingredients, as well as worldwide cosmetic industry. Since as early as 2001, IBR ingredients have been selected to comprise revolutionary end products by manufacturers leading the way of cosmetic industry innovation.

IBR holds two major patented technologies: the DORMINs and the COLORLESS CAROTENOIDS now branded as IBR-Phyto(flu)ene™. A new product is now launched under the trade name: IBR-CalmDeAge™

The DORMINs are natural extracts from plants and plant organs in their dormant stage which slow cell proliferation, maintain younger, healthier skin and provide the mechanism for enhanced skin protection. DORMINs family comprises natural aqueous extracts from dormant Narcissus bulbs (IBR-Dormin®), Summer Snowflake bulbs (IBR-Snowflake®), tomato fruit (IBR-Tom®), and white Pitaya Dragon fruit (IBR-Dragon®)

IBR-Phyto(flu)ene™- COLORLESS CAROTENOIDS are natural, colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene that exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, UV absorbance properties, as well as skin whitening and brightening. IBR-Phyto(flu)ene™ - COLORLESS CAROTENOIDS also protect from degradation and boost the activity of other active ingredients. IBR-Phyto(flu)ene™ - COLORLESS CAROTENOIDS family comprises IBR-CLC® (algal source) IBR-AAC® (from algal source and containing also β-carotene) IBR-TCLC® (tomato origin). IBR-PhytoflORAL® TP is a dietary supplement for oral consumption. Being a tomato powder naturally rich in phytoene and phytofluene, IBR-PhytoflORAL® TP aims towards beauty and wellness from within.

Exclusive products

IBR welcomes joint ventures and research with universities and cosmetics companies for exclusive, innovative projects.

Visit IBR at the Up Coming Exhibitions and Events:

þ      The Facial Beauty Conference at in-cosmetics Asia, Bangkok, 3 Nov 2010
Come and hear us speak about: “Colourless carotenoids: a new way of stabililizing sunscreens” IBR Ltd. Dr. Liki von Oppen-Bezalel

þ      PCHi Shenzhen, China February 22-24, 2011 Stand L52 (with BIOHOPE, IBR's distributor in China)

þ      IN-COSMETICS, Milan March 29-31, 2011 Stand E31