Bolt Threads, the innovative biotech company behind synthetic spider silk and mushroom leather alternatives, is introducing 'Eighteen B' as a direct-to-consumer company that makes beauty products featuring lab-created silk protein.
So far, Eighteen B has introduced a fast-absorbing Revitalizing Hydrogel Moisturizer that is said to deliver an instant hydration boost and the Hydrate + Restore Rich Cream, both of which are powered by the "b-silk" protein. This innovative ingredient is touted for its ability to form a protective barrier and a provide long-term firming effect on the skin.
According to Bolt Threads' associate director of materials development, Lindsay Wray, "The structure of silk molecules have endless applications. If you scan through peer-reviewed journals, you’ll see scientists finding uses for it in almost every industry."
What's Driving This Trend
- Lab-created Beauty Products
- Development of beauty products featuring lab-created silk protein presents an opportunity for synthetic biotech innovation in the cosmetics industry.
- Synthetic Silk Protein
- Use of lab-created silk protein as an ingredient in skincare products presents an opportunity for biotech innovation in the cosmetics industry.
- Endless Applications of Silk Molecules
- Ongoing research and development of the potential applications of silk molecules presents an opportunity for scientific and technological innovation across industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Cosmetics
- The development of lab-created silk protein as an ingredient presents an opportunity for product innovation in the cosmetic industry.
- Synthetic Biotech
- The development of lab-created silk protein presents an opportunity for innovation in the synthetic biotech industry.
- Materials Science
- Ongoing research into the potential applications of silk molecules presents an opportunity for scientific and technological innovation in the materials science industry.
