GlutaLuxe® Wins Silver at the 2026 BSB Innovation Awards

Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koji Shimizu) has announced that its proprietary functional ingredient, "GlutaLuxe®," was awarded 2nd place in the Functional Ingredients: Skin Improvement category at the 24th BSB Innovation Award 2026, held in Paris, France, on April 14, 2026. The award recognizes the ingredient's innovative approach to cellular energy metabolism and its promising anti-aging efficacy.

GlutaLuxe® was officially launched as a cosmetic raw material in the Japanese market on May 1, 2026.

【Key Characteristics of GlutaLuxe®】

GlutaLuxe® is a cosmetic ingredient primarily composed of "Bis-Glutathione Trisulfide," a type of supersulfur molecule. Recent scientific research into mitochondrial energy metabolism has identified potential new metabolic pathways mediated by these supersulfur molecules, making them a focal point for materials targeting cellular energy. Due to these properties, GlutaLuxe® is expected to condition the skin and contribute to maintaining a vibrant, firm appearance. Furthermore, as a co-crystal comprising Bis-Glutathione Trisulfide alongside Glycine, Alanine, and Serine, it is also expected to provide moisturizing benefits derived from these amino acids.

As a novel aging-care* ingredient, GlutaLuxe® is attracting significant industry attention for its future potential. *Care tailored to age-appropriate needs.

【About the BSB Innovation Awards】

Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, the BSB Innovation Awards are organized by the cosmetic consulting firm BSB. These awards evaluate cosmetic ingredients and finished products based on independent criteria. Established in 2003, they remain one of the most historically significant and prestigious honors in the global cosmetics industry.