An antiviral and organic ingredient for natural cosmetics and cleaning agents
Antiviral efficiency, skin care and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as environmental friendliness come together in this ingredient which originates from Finnish nature. The ingredient offers unique business and development opportunities for new natural cosmetic products and safe cleaning agents.
Demand for new safe and natural products on the market
Virus epidemics and pandemics result in considerable financial costs and high mortality. Consumers are more aware of the threat presented by viruses than before and want to be protected by safe natural products. Stricter legislation on chemicals guides to increase the use of bio-based raw materials and reduce the use of hazardous chemicals.
Furthermore, consumers are more conscious and demanding regarding the cosmetic products they use. The market for natural cosmetic products is expected to grow more rapidly than the market for other cosmetic products in the coming years.
The ingredient we have developed offers a solution to meet the demand for natural cosmetics and cleaning agents.
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An environmentally friendly ingredient extracted from Finnish fungi can replace harmful substances
The ingredient we have developed has been extracted from fungi growing in Finnish forests. It can replace harmful substances in products that are currently available on the market, including ethanol and toxic synthetic chemicals that irritate the skin and eyes.
The ingredient can also be processed into completely new products to boost their antimicrobial effects and act as a skin care agent.
The production process uses biofermentation and is ecological, cost-effective and scalable.
Various benefits for natural cosmetics and cleaning agents
Our antiviral ingredient offers a variety of benefits compared to other products available on the market.
Safe
The ingredient is effective in various ways, both against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, and is antibacterial. It renders most virus groups completely ineffective. The ingredient has been found safe in in vitro cytotoxicity tests.
Ecological
The ingredient is bio-based and natural. It enables the development of non-toxic and environmentally sustainable cleaning products for hands and surfaces.
Skin-friendly
The ingredient keeps the skin healthy and reduces inflammation. It is effective in solutions such as lotions and liquid skin care products.
Non-toxic
The ingredient can replace several synthetic products that are already available on the market such as alcohol-based chemicals that weaken the skin’s protective layer and increase chemical pollution in the environment.
Antiviral
As natural antivirals are effective against various viruses, the ingredient is ideal for disinfectants, among other products. It can also increase the antiviral efficiency of other products.
100% vegan
Only plant-based raw materials are used in the production of the ingredient.
Possible end-user products
- Cleaning agents for surfaces
- Hygienic wipes and other hygiene products
- Skin care products: lotions, soaps, hand sanitisers, liquids
We are looking for partners in the cleaning and cosmetic industries as well as investors
We have investigated commercialisation paths for the ingredient and built a business model. We are now looking for partners in the disinfectant and cosmetic industries as well as investors who are interested in licensing the ingredient.
Funding has been received from Business Finland, the Natural Resources Institute Finland and the University of Jyväskylä for the preparation of the ingredient’s commercialisation.
