Harnessing stem cells for sustainable ingredients

Cobiosa and Rubisco Biotechnology describe the promising development of a stem cell extract from the leaf of Aristotelia chilensis, also known as maqui or Chilean wineberry. This active ingredient has been shown to be an antioxidant, a good promoter of type I collagen synthesis, reduce melanin synthesis and prevent reactions that trigger MMP-1

The cosmetics industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible products. Biotechnology applied to stem cell culture has emerged as an innovation that aligns perfectly with this trend towards greener practices.

This technology enables the sustainable production of high quality cosmetic ingredients and contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and environmental resources. Among these promising developments is Makistem, a stem cell extract from the leaf of Aristotelia chilensis, also known as maqui or Chilean wineberry.

Hereafter known as the Aristotelia chilensis extract, this active ingredient is obtained through cell culture technology and has been shown to be an antioxidant, a good promoter of type I collagen synthesis, reduce melanin synthesis and prevent reactions that trigger MMP-1.

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