is a highly effective moisturizer that our skin naturally contains. We're literally born with a layer of it on our body, but we lose it over time," says Ramya Viswanathan, director of new product development for Biossance, which has an all-female-led team."Squalane also enhances the efficacy of the other ingredients it's paired with, making it amazing in skincare.
"By harnessing the power of biotechnology, we're able to deliver high-performance products that reveal your best skin, without negatively impacting the environment," explains Catherine Gore, president of Biossance. All the sugarcane used in this process is Bonsucro-certified, meaning it's produced responsibly."It is possible to have it all: a beautiful, efficacious product that is driven by science and sustainability," says Gore.
This biotech fermentation process fine-tuned at Amyris falls under what the industry often calls"clean chemistry": where cutting-edge tech meets Mother Nature for a sharply decreasing footprint without compromising efficacy or safety. Since its launch, Biossance has won multiple awards for its formulas, several of which have gained cult followings, such as