[Science & Tech] Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment, researchers say

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When Northeastern graduate Camille Martin and associate professor Leila Deravi co-founded Seaspire, a skincare ingredients company inspired by ...

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A pigment molecule in cephalopod skin with antioxidant and sun-protection properties could revolutionize the skincare world.

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Skincare company Seaspire developed Xanthochrome, a synthesized version of the squid pigment xanthommatin, with antioxidant, skin restorative, ...

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... octopus and squid skin to make sunscreen more safe and effective. Xanthommatin is a chromophore found in the skin of cephalopods and some arthropods.

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