Biotechnology

An innovative solution for the modern world! Biotechnology is the alliance between science and nature, or the art of combining the best of technologies already developed in dermatology with approaches derived from nature.

WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY?

Are effective self-care and environmental protection incompatible?

Cosmetics and biotechnology are allies that combine the best of advances in skin science with approaches derived from nature.

In addition to the eco-responsible aspect, biotechnology makes it possible to diversify existing molecules, and even to generate molecules that don't exist in nature today, with more interesting and optimized properties (bio-active molecules, increasing their yields or stimulating biosynthesis pathways).

Bioengineering and current scientific expertise can thus meet consumer expectations both in terms of product efficacy and carbon footprint reduction. 

References

Gomes C, Silva AC, Marques AC, Sousa Lobo J, Amaral MH. Biotechnology Applied to Cosmetics and Aesthetic Medicines. Cosmetics. 2020; 7(2):33. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics7020033

Zappelli, C.; Barbulova, A.; Apone, F.; Colucci, G. Effective Active Ingredients Obtained through Biotechnology. Cosmetics 2016, 3, 39. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics3040039

Par Julie Mohbat

Master 2 in Life Sciences Engineering, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

Julie has a Master's 2 in Life Sciences Engineering from EPFL, specialising in neuroscience and neuroengineering after a Bachelor's degree from the same school. Her skills lie at the interface between engineering, life sciences, biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology, with a focus on biotechnological innovations in the service of medicine.