Bug Bacon, an insect snack company based in Cambodia, teamed up with American natural skincare brand Sibu Sea Berry Therapy to create a luxurious and uniquely infused skin oil. The product is made with not just organic sea buckthorn oil and other nourishing plant oils but also 20% black soldier fly larvae oil. As soldier grubs are some of the world's most sustainable and nutrient-rich insects, the skincare product offers a unique approach to supporting the health and healing of skin. The formula also contains argan, rosehip, patchouli, frankincense, lavender and sunflower oils, which contribute soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
According to the founder of Bug Bacon, Point68 is the first of its kind commercially available luxury skin oil derived from insects.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Insect-infused Skincare
- Creating skincare products that incorporate insect-derived ingredients to offer unique benefits and sustainable solutions for skin health.
- Sustainable Beauty
- Developing beauty products that prioritize sustainability by utilizing eco-friendly ingredients such as insect oils.
- Novel Ingredient Combinations
- Exploring innovative ingredient combinations that merge traditional plant oils with unconventional sources like insect-derived oils for enhanced skincare benefits.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Beauty and Skincare
- The beauty and skincare industry can explore the use of insect oils as a disruptive and sustainable ingredient in their product formulations.
- Sustainable Agriculture
- The sustainable agriculture sector can leverage the utilization of insect byproducts, such as black soldier fly larvae oil, in skincare products as a way to maximize resource efficiency.
- Alternative Protein and Insect-based Products
- The alternative protein and insect-based products industry can expand its applications beyond food by partnering with beauty brands to incorporate insect-derived oils in skincare products.
