“By 2050, the population aged 60 and older will double to 2.1 billion worldwide. This demographic shift has redefined ageing, shifting the focus from lifespan to 'healthspan', maximising the years spent free from chronic disease1 - stated Cosimo Palumbo, Chief Operating Officer of Indena USA -. This proactive 'age-better' trend prioritises holistic well-being, driving demand for solutions that preserve mobility, cognition, and immunity. Crucially, this pursuit of vitality extends to external appearance. Healthy skin and hair are now recognised as visible indicators of overall health, directly boosting self-confidence and quality of life. Consequently, as consumers seek sophisticated products targeting the biological mechanisms of ageing, the global anti-ageing market, valued at USD 67.5 billion in 2023, is projected for substantial growth, expected to surpass USD 120 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 6.8% 2 . In this evolving landscape of health expectations, Indena stands as a pioneering force, dedicating its extensive research to understanding cellular ageing, optimising body function, and enhancing healthy appearance”.
CENTEXTRATM: BOTANICAL INNOVATION THAT TURNS BACK THE CLOCK FOR SKIN
At the centre of Indena’s showcase at SupplySide Global 2026 is CentextraTM, an innovative ingredient featuring Centella Indena Phytosome®, specifically engineered to help human skin look visibly younger. Leveraging the renowned benefits of Centella asiatica L., known for its triterpenoid acids that promote collagen synthesis, support wound healing, and offer antioxidant protection, CentextraTM stimulates collagen production, truly promoting healthier and restored skin for longer. It represents a significant advancement in the holistic management of skin aging processes.
Serena Tongiani, Chief Portfolio Officer at Indena, highlighted: “CentextraTM, featuring our proprietary Indena Phytosome® delivery system, introduces a new approach to preserving a healthy appearance over time. Carefully developed under rigorous manufacturing standards and backed up by science, it is proven to work on collagen preservation and support. Clinical evidence shows that, thanks to CentextraTM, the skin gets more elastic, has fewer wrinkles, and is firmer and healthier. In a few words, it is demonstrated that CentextraTM takes skin back in time: its appearance looks five years younger after three months of intake. This ingredient adds a vital new ally to the Indena portfolio of reliable, innovative healthy-ageing solutions. By bridging botanical excellence and scientific innovation, Indena pioneers a new era of beauty solutions designed to help maintain resilient-looking skin from within”.
Furthermore, the starting biomass of CentextraTM is responsibly sourced from Madagascar and Sardinia via sustainable supply chains, with careful attention to minimising the impact on local communities. The dedicated agricultural hub in South Sardinia is an innovative project utilising self-sufficient photovoltaic greenhouses which, according to a recent study, allow the average net CO2 emissions of this production cycle to become negative within five years, yielding an exceptionally positive impact on the environment.
SHOWCASING INDENA’S COMPLETE HEALTHY AGEING PORTFOLIO
Alongside CentextraTM, Indena will feature key solutions from its science-backed nutraceutical portfolio. Purebkale® derives from Brassica oleracea seed samples with a uniquely high glucoraphanin concentration, is produced exclusively using water as a solvent and boasts a trusted Italian supply chain. Clinical evidence has shown that Purebkale® preserves a healthy and glowing appearance by protecting the skin against oxidative stress.
Quercefit® (Quercetin Indena Phytosome®) promotes longevity and healthspan, helping the body mitigate cell damage and dysfunction, key factors behind physiological age-related decline and inflammatory processes. Indena's scientific research supports Quercefit® as a cellular longevity agent that enhances cellular resilience and reinvigoration.
Ubiqsome® (CoQ10 Indena Phytosome®) is essential for cellular energy production and antioxidant protection and promotes efficient delivery of Coenzyme Q10 to target cells, powering cellular energy from within.
Indena will also present a brief spotlight on PomevitaTM (Apple Indena Phytosome®) which, leveraging the power of apple triterpenes, helps reweave muscles and restore strength.
Indena’s presence at SupplySide Global 2026 underscores its ongoing commitment to studying and developing nutraceutical ingredients backed by strong scientific validation. These ingredients are specifically designed to accompany consumers on a lifelong journey toward healthy, active, and vibrant longevity.
INDENA’S PRESENTATION AT SUPPLY SIDE GLOBAL 2026
Serena Tongiani, Chief Portfolio Officer at Indena, will be on stage for the following presentations:
- How GLP-1s are driving innovation across product categories - supplement, food and beverage opportunities, October 28th, 11:30-12:30 pm, Innovation Stage, Booth #4815, Bayside D, Level 1.
- A new ally to preserve your healthy appearance: CentextraTM pioneers a new era of healthy ageing, October 28th, 3:30-3:50 pm, Product Development Theater A, Booth #7915, Bayside B, Level 1.
1 World Health Organization. Ageing and health. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health
2 Grand View Research. Anti-aging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/anti-aging-market
