Cosmetics

Lignin, one of the most interesting bioactive molecules found in plants, has faced a similar problem due to its characteristic brown color, which comes from its plant of origin.

The buzz around natural cosmetics is undeniable. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that are not only effective but also kind to the planet. This growing demand has propelled the industry towards a new era of ingredient innovation, where sustainability and performance go hand in hand.

At the DurchSTARTer-Preis 2024 awards night, Lignopure took center stage, winning in the Newcomer/Scale-up category. This prestigious award, organized by Investitions– und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank) and Niedersachsen.next Startup, recognizes the most promising startups in Lower Saxony.

The beauty industry is witnessing the rise of skinification. Gone are the days of single purpose products. Consumers today are seeking holistic solutions that address their entire beauty routine, with a focus on mimicking and enhancing the natural functionalities of healthy skin.

Antioxidant ingredients are essential for maintaining skin health due to their ability to protect against oxidative stress, which is a major contributor to skin aging and damage. The skin, as the body’s first line of defense, is constantly exposed to exogenous and endogenous oxidative conditions

The skin is continuously exposed to several external oxidative conditions that arise from environmental pollutants such as smoke, smog, and solar UV radiation.