CMC achieves 3rd place in the Biopolymer Innovation Award 2025

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On June 16, 2025, our colleagues Dr. Benjamin Wenzel and Dr. Maria Arkhipova from the development team attended the “BIOPOLYMER – Processing & Molding” congress in Halle (Saale) – and came back with very pleasing news:
Our biodegradable peeling pad was awarded 3rd place at the Biopolymer Innovation Award 2025. CMC’s development competed against other well-known companies.

The Biopolymer Innovation Award was announced for the sixth time in 2025, with a large number of developments being submitted.

The exfoliating pad from CMC Consumer Medical Care impressed the decision-makers with its combination of pure cotton fibers with a fully biodegradable exfoliating material that is based on over 50% renewable, plant-based raw materials and is firmly anchored to the fiber surface in an innovative process. In contrast to conventional exfoliating pads, which use fine polyester grains as exfoliating material, this effectively prevents microplastic particles from being released into the environment. In this way, the product contributes to the reduction of microplastics in the environment and is an example of how CMC’s products can also play a part in offering forward-looking solutions to the problems of our time.

In addition to exciting specialist presentations and innovative developments, this international event focused above all on personal exchange – a real highlight for all participants.
The program was rounded off by an excursion to the Fraunhofer PAZ in Schkopau with exciting insights into current research.
We are delighted to receive this award and would like to thank the organizers for an all-round successful event.

Further information:

Biopolymer Award: Biopolymer Award

 

AHA + PHA Glow Peel Pads

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Dull complexion adé!

Chemical peels with mild fruit acids are considered effective beautifiers for the complexion. Our new Peel Pads with 10% AHA + PHA fruit acid complex leave the skin wonderfully soft and provide a fresh, radiant complexion. They contain a carefully balanced combination of selected fruit acids for optimum effect and tolerance. The proven AHA complex of glycolic acid and lactic acid acts like a freshening cure for the skin, effectively ridding it of dead skin cells and thus supporting the skin’s own cell renewal. PHA acids are among the particularly well-tolerated exfoliating agents, as their larger molecular structure means that they penetrate the skin more slowly and have extremely low irritation potential. In addition, they bind moisture in the skin cells and thus increase skin hydration. Our soft, ready-to-use pads eliminate the hassle of dispensing exfoliating fluids, are plastic-free and made of 100% cotton. An effective beauty “must-have” with an extra portion of convenience.

Biodegradable Peel Pad

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Sustainability meets function and design.

Aware of our responsibility for the environment, we have developed a peel pad that does not contain any environmentally harmful peeling agents. The innovative design coating with activated carbon provides the usual exfoliating effect, is free of microplastics and is also biodegradable*. If you don’t want to do without your usual cleansing lotion, but also soft skin and a fresh, radiant complexion, you’ve come to the right place with our individually soakable pad made of 100% cotton and trendy motif coating. This is how peeling goes in harmony with nature.

*according to EN ISO 13432

3D-structured pads

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Complementing a wide range of embossed designs for cotton pads, our state-of-the-art nonwoven bonding process using water jet needling offers new surface design options for cotton pads.

Instead of conventional embossing via printing, structuring by means of water jet enables a characteristic three-dimensional design of the pad surface. This creates raised and flat areas that interact to form an attractive motif. Not only does the pad look benefit from this, structured pads can also score in terms of thickness. While the pad thickness is reduced to a certain extent with conventional embossing, 3D-structured pads can be provided with an attractive design surface without any loss of thickness. So goes original pad design for extra volume and softness.