ROSA & ROSA MICROBIOME 24

11/11/2026 (November 11, 2026) – first worldwide launch at Cosmoprof Asia 2026, Hong Kong. The product will be available onsite at the show.

• Cream in refillable jar, 50 ml / 1.69 fl oz: USD 67 (EUR 60) • Refill, 50 ml / 1.69 fl oz: USD 45 (EUR 40)

This cream spotlights an upcycled active ingredient, a prebiotic bioactive produced from organic Rosa damascena flowers remaining after rose oil distillation. This powers the intensive balancing cream for all skin types, offering daily microbiome and anti-aging care. The prebiotic bioactive complex from organic Rosa damascena supports skin microbiome balance and its protective function, while organic Rosa canina rosehip seed oil nourishes, regenerates, and improves elasticity. And Cube³ hyaluronic acid, postbiotic bioactive ingredient EPS Seafill PA, plant-based collagen, olive squalane, and feruloyl soy glycerides provide multi-level hydration, smoothing and lifting effects, and antioxidant protection. The prebiotic bioactive ingredient is subject to a patent application and is produced biotechnologically from residual rose flowers. Presented in a refillable glass jar, the product is made using zero-carbon-footprint production, powered by photovoltaic electricity and thermal energy from rosehip hairs, with packaging and fuel CO₂ emissions offset by the company's planting of 240 Paulownia trees.

ROSA & ROSA MICROBIOME 24 combines two iconic Bulgarian plants – Rosa canina and Rosa damascena – through four innovative technologies: 1. Prebiotic bioactive ingredient (Lactobacillus/Rosa Damascena Ferment Filtrate), subject to a published patent application, produced biotechnologically from residual rose flowers after distillation; 2. Rosehip seed oil, obtained in an oxygen-free environment using patented technology preserving its valuable components; 3. Vacuum manufacturing using ROBOQBO's patented Italian Qbo technology, operating under vacuum up to −990 mbar; 4. Zero-carbon-footprint production: photovoltaic electricity, thermal energy from rosehip hairs, with packaging and fuel CO₂ emissions offset by the company's plantation of 240 Paulownia trees.

IN PROGRESS

• Skin Microbiome Balance & Natural pH – the prebiotic bioactive from organic Rosa damascena, rich in specific oligosaccharides, supports beneficial microorganisms and the skin microbiome's natural balance, in synergy with the marine postbiotic active Alteromonas Ferment Extract. • Intensive Multi-Level Hydration – Sodium Hyaluronate, glycerin and propanediol attract and retain moisture, improving hydration, smoothness and softness while reducing dehydration-related fine lines. • Nourishment, Regeneration & Elasticity – organic Balevski & Kirov® Rosehip Oil, rich in Omega-3, 6 and 9 and natural antioxidants, supports lipid balance, regeneration, elasticity and the skin's protective function. • More Even Tone & Radiance – Tranexamic Acid and Glycyrrhiza glabra help reduce visible unevenness and promote a clearer, more even and radiant complexion. • Smoothing & Anti-Ageing Action – Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Hydrolyzed Extensin and Sodium Hyaluronate support smoothness, elasticity and density while reducing fine lines and visible signs of ageing. • Antioxidant Protection & Skin Comfort – Feruloyl Soy Glycerides, vitamin E and rosehip oil antioxidants help protect against oxidative stress, leaving skin soft, smooth, hydrated and visibly revitalised. • Elegant, silky texture glides across the skin and absorbs quickly without heaviness or residue, transforming daily skincare into a refined sensory ritual.

For ROSA & ROSA MICROBIOME 24 we selected the Lumson JAPA Refill 50 ml – a refill system by Lumson, a leading Italian manufacturer of primary packaging for the cosmetics industry, combining Italian design, technological innovation and sustainability. The glass jar is reused; only the inner refill container is replaced. The primary packaging comprises a 136g glass jar, 17g PP cap and 12g replaceable PP container – 165g in total. The secondary packaging is a 69g cardboard box, bringing total packaging weight to 234g. All materials – glass, PP and cardboard – are recyclable. After use, the consumer reuses the jar and cap – 153g in total. Each subsequent refill requires only a 12g PP container and 20g of secondary cardboard packaging – just 32g of new material, reducing the need for new packaging material by 86.3%. Based on applicable LCA emission factors, the initial packaging is estimated at approximately 257g CO₂e, compared with approximately 50g CO₂e for the refill packaging – an estimated 80.4% lower carbon footprint with each subsequent refill. This calculation is a material-based estimate, not a full LCA of the finished product.

MAIN CHANNELS www.balevski.eu · www.balevski.bg · facebook.com/BalevskiKirov EDITORIAL PITCH (CLAIM) Bulgarian roses, reimagined through biotechnology: ROSA & ROSA MICROBIOME 24 unites Rosa canina and Rosa damascena for next-generation microbiome skincare. BACKGROUND Two iconic Bulgarian roses are reimagined through four innovations. Residual Rosa damascena flowers remaining after essential oil distillation are transformed through a biotechnological process into a prebiotic bioactive ingredient, subject to a published patent application. Organic Rosa canina rosehip oil is obtained in an oxygen-free environment using patented technology designed to preserve its valuable natural components. The formula is manufactured using ROBOQBO's patented Italian Qbo technology under vacuum up to −990 mbar. Innovation continues beyond the formula. Rosehip hairs – a by-product of Rosa canina processing – are transformed into thermal energy for production. Combined with electricity from a photovoltaic system and CO₂ compensation supported by 240 Paulownia trees, this circular energy model contributes to zero-carbon-footprint production. The Lumson JAPA refill system further reduces the use of new packaging material, completing a circular beauty concept where Bulgarian botanical heritage meets biotechnology, microbiome science and responsible innovation.

Ingredients (INCI): Aqua, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hydrolyzed Extensin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Rosa Damascena Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Feruloyl Soy Glycerides, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tranexamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citric Acid Hero ingredients: • Prebiotic bioactive ingredient derived from organic Rosa damascena (Lactobacillus/Rosa Damascena Ferment Filtrate): Supports the balance of the skin microbiome, helps maintain the natural pH of healthy skin, provides anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and promotes a more even skin tone. • Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa Canina Seed Oil): Helps maintain skin tone and restore elasticity, delays the appearance of wrinkles, and supports the regeneration of collagen structures. • Cube³ Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): Hyaluronic acid with a unique spectrum of molecular weights, providing long-lasting, deep hydration, a rapid lifting effect, improved elasticity, and enhanced collagen synthesis. It penetrates different layers of the skin, providing immediate and long-lasting deep hydration. • Olive Squalane (Squalane): Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by strengthening the skin barrier and soothing irritation. Helps retain moisture in the skin. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. • Postbiotic Bioactive Ingredient EPS Seafill PA (Alteromonas Ferment Extract): Stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis and optimizes the utilization of hyaluronic acid by the microbiome. Provides an immediate filling and smoothing effect, improves skin density and texture, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and signs of ageing. • Plant-Based Collagen – Ginseng Glycoproteins (Hydrolyzed Extensin): Provides intensive hydrating and revitalizing properties, helping to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing. • Feruloyl Soy Glycerides: A powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from UV-induced oxidative stress, slows the ageing process, and reduces sun-induced skin damage. The prebiotic bioactive ingredient derived from organic Rosa damascena is rich in specific oligosaccharides that support beneficial microorganisms and help maintain the natural balance of the skin microbiome. It contributes to maintaining the natural pH of healthy skin while providing antioxidant care. The ingredient is obtained through an innovative Bulgarian technology (subject to a published patent application) for producing bioactive substances from the residual organic Rosa damascena flower material remaining after rose oil distillation, transforming a valuable plant-derived by-product into an innovative cosmetic active. Organic cold-pressed Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa Canina Seed Oil) nourishes and hydrates the skin, supports its natural regeneration, elasticity and protective function, and helps smooth the appearance of fine lines. The oil is obtained in an oxygen-free environment using patented technology, preserving its valuable fatty-acid profile and antioxidant components. The formula, rich in naturally derived ingredients, has been developed with a targeted focus on balancing the skin microbiome, anti-ageing care, and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. Formula indices: • Natural Index – 0.63 (63%) • Natural Origin Index – 0.95 (95%) • Organic Index – 0.15 (15%) • Organic Origin Index – 0.27 (27%) Free from: parabens, silicones, perfume (no added fragrance), artificial colorants and PEGs.

• How it works: actively supports the balance of the skin microbiome while strengthening the skin's natural protective function. Provides deep, long-lasting hydration throughout the day and promotes the skin's natural recovery processes. • When: in the morning. • How: apply to cleansed skin of the face and neck, massaging in circular motions until fully absorbed. • Suitable for: all skin types.

• EU organic certification – control body BG-BIO-10 (BIO Hellas). • ISO 14001:2015 – environmental management. • ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety), ISO 22000:2018 (food safety), GMP. • Zero-carbon-footprint production: electricity from a photovoltaic system; thermal energy from rosehip hairs, a by-product of Rosa canina processing; packaging and fuel CO₂ emissions offset by the company's own plantation of 240 Paulownia trees. • Upcycled active ingredient: the prebiotic bioactive is produced from residual organic Rosa damascena flowers remaining after rose oil distillation. • Refill packaging (Lumson JAPA Refill): 86.3% less new packaging material and approximately 80.4% lower packaging-related carbon emissions with each refill (material-based estimate). Glass, PP and cardboard are all recyclable. • Formula indices: Natural Origin Index 95%, Natural Index 63%, Organic Origin Index 27%, Organic Index 15%. • Innovative Enterprise of the Year 2023, "Green Innovations" category (BALEVSKI AND KIROV LTD).

Desired distribution countries: • China • Japan • South Korea • Australia • Taiwan • Indonesia • Canada • USA

• European patent EP3749510 – Screw press for cold pressing of oilseeds (REMONT INJENERING 2000 AD) • Bulgarian patent BG/EP3749510 T3 – Press for cold pressing of seeds (REMONT INJENERING 2000 AD) • European patent EP1603437B1 – ROBOQBO® Qbo patented processing technology (Giuseppe Malavasi / ROBOQBO, Italy) • Bulgarian patent application BG113908 A – Method for obtaining a bioactive substance and cosmetic compositions containing same (BODY BEAUTY LTD) • Certifications: EU organic (BG-BIO-10, BIO Hellas), GMP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018 • Innovative Enterprise of the Year 2023, "Green Innovations" category (BALEVSKI AND KIROV LTD)