LignoBase: Sustainable Lignin-Based Ingredients

Date:16 Aug 2022

Country: Finland

Application

• Diminishes white cast effect in mineral sunscreen formulas.
• Enhances UV protection, antioxidant activity, and other multifunctional properties in various cosmetic products.

Description

Lignopure has developed LignoBase, a lignin-based particle technology that utilizes upcycled lignin from industrial side streams. This technology, launching in 2023, aims to enhance skin-tone adaptability in products while reducing the white cast effect in mineral sunscreens. LignoBase also offers additional multifunctional benefits, including improved UV protection and antioxidant properties. Its versatile particle characteristics make it easily incorporated into various formulations.

Pathway Description:

The process used in this project involves the particle technology developed by Lignopure, which focuses on upcycling lignin from industrial side streams. This process transforms lignin into well-defined particles with controlled size, shape, and porosity. The lignin is chemically modified to optimize its properties, such as UV protection, antioxidant activity, and color effects. These particles are then incorporated into cosmetic formulations, providing functional benefits like reducing the white cast effect in sunscreens and enhancing the overall performance of the products.