# Cultured Silk Cosmetics Eighteen B Makes Beauty Products with Lab-Created Silk Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eighteen-b References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90315138/the-hottest-new-beauty-treatment-might-be-bioengineered-silk) & [eighteenb](https://eighteenb.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/av-laboratories). So far, Eighteen B has introduced a [fast-absorbing Revitalizing Hydrogel Moisturizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biogenic-melting-cream) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniprotein-exosome-bioactive-ampoule). 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." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lab-Grown Fibre Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf.md) - [Silk Peptide Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dore-and-evolved-by-nature.md) - [Biotech-Powered Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiaging-moisturizers.md) - [Bee-Inspired Beauty Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-serum.md) - [Biotech Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-skin.md) - [Sustainable Silk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilys-pillow.md) - [Silky Body Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-body-cream.md) - [Collagen-Generating Vegan-Friendly Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veganfriendly-supplements.md) - [Bio-Responsive Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsync.md)