Swedish precision fermentation company Melt&Marble announced the commercial launch of Marble7, a bioactive lipid ingredient for the personal care market. The ingredient debuted at in-cosmetics Korea and is designed for use in skincare, makeup and hair care applications.
According to the company’s press release, Marble7 (INCI: r-Saccharomyces butter) offers a biomimetic skin lipid profile. The ingredient provides structure, stability and sensorial performance for formulators, making it an idea candidate for multi-category applications.
“Marble7 is our first commercial product for personal care and an important step in bringing precision-fermented designer lipids into real formulation use,” said chief business officer Thomas Cresswell. “For formulators, the opportunity is not only to replace existing lipid ingredients, but to access next-generation ingredients designed with specific performance, sensory and supply-chain needs in mind.”
The assist in the company’s entry to the beauty and personal care market, Melt&Marble entered into a collaboration with digital ingredient discovery platform Covalo. Company officials hope this will enhance product visibility and simplify access to technical documentation, formulation concepts and samples.
“This collaboration with Covalo allows us to move beyond traditional availability and actively drive adoption through digital activation, product visibility and sample accessibility,” said Melt&Marble’s head of business development for personal care.
Yann Chilvers, chief executive officer of Covalo, added, “After watching Melt&Marble’s innovation and rapid development from the sideline, we are delighted to help the team accelerate their journey and add Marble7 to Covalo’s portfolio of ingredients. Melt&Marble’s precision fermentation ingredients answer a. true need in the industry!"
