Biotech beauty is a growing trend in the skincare industry, using living microorganisms like yeast and bacteria to create cleaner, more targeted formulas without relying on harsh chemicals. This approach has been core to several emerging beauty brands, including Biodance, founded by Mihwa Kim, and Emma Lewisham, founded by Emma Lewisham.
What is Biotech Beauty?
Biotech beauty involves using biotechnology to create ingredients that rival synthetic alternatives. This process allows for better control over the quality and consistency of the ingredients, making them more effective and sustainable. According to US-based cosmetic chemist Ginger King, biotech usually means taking natural ingredients and going through some sort of biological reaction, such as fermentation, to create a product that is more consistent and of higher quality.
Biotech beauty has also become more accessible due to scientific advances that were once limited to bigger, established beauty conglomerates. This has enabled smaller, independent brands to develop their own biotech-based products, many of which are run by women. The biotech skincare market is expected to grow from $5.8 billion in 2025 to $8.6 billion by 2032, according to a global market research firm.
Benefits of Biotech Beauty
Biotech beauty offers several benefits, including the ability to create ingredients that are more consistent, precise, and sustainable. It also allows for better skin absorption, making the products more effective. According to Joanna Ellner, founder of Reome, biotech beauty can also be engineered for better skin absorption, and this claim has been supported by multiple independent studies.
Good skincare comes from a well-designed formula where the ingredients, formulation, and process work together in balance, according to Mihwa Kim. Bioscience is not about creating technology that replaces what the skin does naturally, but more about using technology to help the skin function at its healthiest state.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
