Acquisition History / Elementis plc / Alchemy Ingredients
Elementis plc Acquires Alchemy Ingredients
Announced November 26, 2025 — $22.4M
What happened
Alchemy Ingredients, based in Ascot, Berkshire, makes natural rheology-modifier ingredients (the Sucragel, Sapogel, Clearthix and Sclerothix lines) that replace synthetic raw materials in cosmetics and skincare. Specialty chemicals group Elementis completed the £16.6M bolt-on to expand its personal care and natural skincare portfolio.
- Acquirer
- Elementis plc
- Target
- Alchemy Ingredients
- Announced
- November 26, 2025
- Price
- $22.4M
- Industry
- Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers)
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Elementis plc acquire Alchemy Ingredients?
Elementis plc acquired Alchemy Ingredients on November 26, 2025. This was Elementis plc's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Elementis plc pay for Alchemy Ingredients?
Elementis plc paid $22.4M for Alchemy Ingredients.
What does Alchemy Ingredients do?
Alchemy Ingredients, based in Ascot, Berkshire, makes natural rheology-modifier ingredients (the Sucragel, Sapogel, Clearthix and Sclerothix lines) that replace synthetic raw materials in cosmetics and skincare. Specialty chemicals group Elementis completed the £16.6M bolt-on to expand its personal care and natural skincare portfolio.
What other Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers) companies has Elementis plc acquired?
Alchemy Ingredients is Elementis plc's only publicly tracked acquisition in Cosmetic ingredients (natural rheology modifiers) so far.