Why Choose Food Research Lab's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Food Research Lab's Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Food Research Lab reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

Scientific Research and Innovative technologies used in developing your cosmeceutical products

Unlock the Power of Science for Radiant Skin – Use of Marine Ingredients.

Interesting News . Sep 18, 2024

Scientific Research and Innovative technologies used in developing your cosmeceutical products

Cosmetics are defined by the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FD&C) as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance”. Today, the beauty industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry and continues to grow at a rate of 4.75% worldwide, with further growth expected in the coming years. In today's world, cosmetics have advanced beyond just enhancing appearance; they have become a crucial part of personal wellness. Besides consumer’s prefer natural goods / products, which prompted manufacturers to look for new solutions for cosmetic production. The shift toward plant-based alternatives reflects not only a response to environmental concerns but also an increasing recognition of the potential benefits that using natural extracts, nature-identical ingredients offer. Development of cosmeceuticals or cosmetic pharmaceuticals, and integration of artificial intelligence suggesting new formulations are going to drive this industry. The trends in cosmetics are driven by consumer preferences and popularized by social media, but they also need to be sustainable and ethical.

As the global population ages, with those 65 and older expected to nearly double by 2050, addressing the challenges of aging has become a major public health concern (Dogra et al., 2022). This shift is putting pressure on healthcare systems and increasing the need for strategies to manage age-related conditions and improve the quality of life in older age. While extending lifespan is a key focus of anti-aging research, the main goal is to improve healthspan—ensuring people not only live longer but also live healthier, more fulfilling lives (Seals, Justice, & LaRocca, 2016). With skin’s growing importance in physical attractiveness, skincare concerns have become increasingly prominent. However, creating such treatments that effectively address the complex aging process remains a significant challenge.

Mechanism of Skin Aging

Anti-aging cosmetics are essential in caring for the skin, improving its quality, and supporting overall health. The global anti-aging market, valued at USD 63.01 billion in 2022 and expected to reach USD 106.65 billion by 2030, highlights a growing consumer preference for proactive aging solutions (Report of Anti-Aging Market, 2023). With a compound annual growth rate of 6.8% during the forecast period of 2023–2030, this significant market expansion underscores the demand for innovative anti-aging approaches.

In the pursuit of effective anti-aging treatments, numerous compounds have been investigated, including resveratrol, rapamycin, metformin, and aspirin (Corrêa et al., 2018; Park et al., 2012; Partridge, Fuentealba, & Kennedy, 2020). Although these agents show promise in addressing different aspects of aging, they each have limitations in terms of efficacy, safety, and long-term use. For example, resveratrol has been found to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but it suffers from low bioavailability (Walle, Hsieh, DeLegge, Oatis, & Walle, 2004). Rapamycin, which has extended lifespan in various organisms, carries the risk of immunosuppression (Mannick & Lamming, 2023). Metformin, commonly used to treat diabetes, has mechanisms in aging that remain uncertain (Le Pelletier et al., 2021). Similarly, while aspirin provides anti-inflammatory benefits, it also poses the risk of bleeding, particularly in older adults (McNeil et al., 2018). These challenges underscore the ongoing need for the discovery and development of new anti-aging compounds that are both effective and safe.

While ingredients from terrestrial plants are gaining popularity, the marine environment offers a rich and diverse source of both biological and chemical compounds. From microalgae and macroalgae to seaweed, coastal plants, marine fish, bacteria, as well as sea mud and water, these marine resources are packed with essential minerals and nutrients that are highly beneficial for maintaining healthy human skin. Through recent research, new chemical is been focused with cosmetic potential from marine natural resources which concludes microbial biotechnology in crucial findings of sustainable way of harvesting bioactive metabolites to obtaining good quantities of highly valued components as cosmetic ingredients.   Among the oceans wide biodiversity, bacteria and algae constitute a major source of active ingredients. Some examples of marine organisms such as fish, sponges, plankton and crustaceans etc.  have been reported to have skin care benefits through antioxidant, moisturizing, and anti-aging effects. 

Most used ingredients in cosmetic products

Figure 2 below shows the most commonly used ingredients in cosmetic products. The “top 3” of marine ingredients comprise extracts from Laminaria digitata, Kappaphycus alvarezii, and Chondrus crispus. Laminaria digitata (used in 6.8%) and Kappaphycus alvarezii (used in 4.85%) correspond to novelties, while Chondrus crispus was already used in 2011 (with an increase of use from 1.05 to 4.85% in 2018). Although, in general, manufacturers specify the species of the marine ingredient, sometimes, a mixture of extracts is designated. Algal extracts are designated in various cosmetic formulations and reduction in its use can be found in time period (from 2.63 – 1.94%) The European Commission database for information on cosmetic ingredients contained in cosmetics (CosIng) [22] lists this ingredient as “an extract of various species of algae; extract of the seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Fucaceae”.

The most marine ingredient that has potential anti-aging effects. lva lactuca, Ascophyllum nodosum, Chondrus crispus, Artemia, and Spirulina proved to be the most efficient towards anti-aging. Examples of the isolation of a secondary metabolite from a marine ingredient and further evaluation of their antiaging properties are also scarce, since usually either extracts or even mixtures containing several ingredients are tested instead of the isolated metabolite, making it difficult to assign an effect to a certain metabolite (1).

Marine Ingredient	Anti-aging Effects/Active Ingredient	Type of Study
Hydrolyzed Ulva lactuca extract	Hydrating, film-forming agents, skin hydration	In vivo
Ulva lactuca oligosaccharides	Anti-aging effects, skin firmness	In vivo
Ascophyllum nodosum extract	Antioxidant activity, inhibits tyrosinase, prevents skin aging	In vitro
Laminaria digitata extract	Activates collagen synthesis, slows aging process	In vitro
Chondrus crispus extract	Antioxidant activity, skin protection	In vitro
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract	Hyaluronidase inhibition, skin tightening	In vitro
Spirulina maxima	Hydrating, antioxidant activity, UV protection	In vitro
Porphyridium cruentum extract	Antioxidant activity, prevents oxidative damage	In vitro
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii extract	Antioxidant, anti-collagenase, and anti-hyaluronidase activities	In vitro
Plankton extract	Antioxidant, improves skin health	Not tested
Artemia extract	Stimulates cell protection, tightens skin, delays aging	Ex vivo
Thermus thermophilus ferment	Prevents oxidative damage, improves skin elasticity	In vivo
Alteromonas ferment extract	Scavenges free radicals, tightens skin, enhances moisture	In vivo

The following table represents marine-derived polysaccharides and their cosmetic properties: This table highlights various polysaccharides from marine sources and their respective cosmetic properties, as well as where these polysaccharides can be found.

Polysaccharides	Cosmetic Properties	Source Species
Alginates and their salts (calcium, sodium, magnesium, ammonium, potassium)	Binding, Emulsion-stabilizing, Film-forming, Humectant, Viscosity-controlling	Brown macroalgae (e.g., Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria hyperborea, Laminaria digitata)
Carrageenans (including hydrolyzed carrageenan)	Binding, Emulsion-stabilizing, Film-forming, Skin-conditioning, Viscosity-controlling	Kappaphycus and Eucheuma genera
Agar and agarose	Binding, Fragrance, Viscosity-controlling, Skin-conditioning	Red macroalgae (Gelidium and Gracilaria species)
Fucoidan	Skin-conditioning, Skin protector	Brown macroalgae (e.g., Sargassum stenophyllum, Fucus vesiculosus)
Xylans	Film-forming, Skin-conditioning	Green macroalgae (Bryopsidales order)
Mannans	Film-forming, Skin-conditioning	Green macroalgae (Bryopsidales order)

Conclusion

Antioxidants may act at different levels regarding the prevention/ minimization of skin cutaneous oxidative stress. Three types of mechanisms of action can be observed: preventive, interception, and repair. Various marine ingredients with antioxidant properties has been described in this article which presents action mechanisms, with abilities to prevent and intercept reactive species or rectify the issues by these species.

The future of skincare is increasingly being shaped by scientific advancements, particularly through the emerging advancement use of marine ingredients. These powerful components, enriched with essential nutrients and bioactive compounds, offer remarkable benefits for achieving radiant and healthy skin. As the skincare industry continues to evolve, the demand for high-quality marine-based formulations is set to rise.

Partnership with our FRL Contract manufacturing services, with our evidential products and research, our expertise in marine ingredients create impressive skincare products. The specialized services in marine ingredient formulation ensure adherence to the highest standards of quality and sustainability enhancing products efficiency. Adopt to our cosmeceutical services that provides and supports businesses with full potential in marine science, providing consumers with extraordinary, effective and eco-friendly skincare remedies.