Startup develops sustainable chemicals using surprising microorganism that could make waves in the skincare industry: '[They] are superior in functionality'

Startup develops sustainable chemicals using surprising microorganism that could make waves in the skincare industry: '[They] are superior in functionality'

British startup Deep Blue BioTech could make waves in the skincare industry with an innovative new approach to sustainable chemical production, TechCrunch reported.  Using photosynthesis and genetic engineering, Deep Blue BioTech is transforming cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, into microscopic factories for producing chemicals like hyaluronic acid. The chemical, widely used in skincare and cosmetic treatments for its hydrating…