Project identification number and title:
Development of a biotechnology-based, naturally derived sunscreen product that replaces synthetic materials in cosmetics
The research is being implemented within the framework of the project by SIA "VMKC". Project No. JP2_24, CFLA contract No. 5.1.1.2.i.0/2/24/A/CFLA/004.
Project duration: 01.10.2024 – 31.12.2026.
Project leader: SIA “Labrains”
Project partners: Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL)
Responsible person from ISSP UL: Aleksejs Zolotarjovs
Total funding: 146 840,00 EUR, including the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism co-financing of 107 992,00 EUR
Project description:
The goal of the project is to develop one smart dispersion and one smart material production technology for sunscreen cosmetic products, not only reducing the CO2 footprint (~30% lower CO2 e/kg), but also ensuring a more coral-friendly sunscreen protection system (with non-nano ZnO and non-nano TiO2).
The latest information on project progress can be found here.
PROJECT PROGRESS
Time period: 01.07.2025. - 30.09.2025.
Within Activity 4 of the project, the environmentally friendly, biotechnology-derived active substances selected for their sun protection factor–enhancing properties (SPF boosters) were mixed in the company’s laboratory with the base cream developed under Activity 2 to determine their compatibility. The application of the active substances in various bases was evaluated. Product blends containing the active substances were developed. A product mixture with the active substances has been formulated.