Biotech skincare doesn’t play by the rules—it invents them.
Skin care is all about the "buzz." The latest techniques, the latest products, the latest gadgets to deliver the skin of your dreams—the list goes on and on. Hyped or not, what’s always at the forefront of all that innovation is science. At Codex Labs, we're utilizing biotech to engineer the next generation in clinical efficacy results, improve skin barrier function, and restore compromised skin to a healthier state.
But first, what is biotech, and why is it the answer to optimal skin health?
A Closer Look at Biotech
Biotech is the process of creating skin-benefiting elements from plant-based (aka renewable) materials via fermentation or cell culture, to formulate performative bioactives—the key ingredient in science-backed Codex Labs.
The science of Biotech uses microbes (think bacteria, yeast, and algae) to sustainably produce high-tech skincare actives for effective results. Our innovative approach to skincare results in more efficient production of ‘all the good stuff’ for pure, concentrated beauty ingredients using less water and energy for minimum waste and maximum efficacy.
The Combined Power of Science and Nature in Skincare
Our Biotech products aren’t purely about science. We consider nature in our skincare, too.
Codex Labs uses a unique science-meets-nature philosophy in its plant-based approach to skincare. We work with ethnobotanists to identify medicinal plants, then thoroughly research the impact of their actives on gene expression in skin cells. We utilize either state-of-the-art extract methods or bio-fermentation to create the resulting actives. We then formulate to enhance the potency of the performance of these bioactives.
We focus on using plants versus fossil fuels to produce our bioactives in sustainable ways and ideate ‘plant-based biotech actives’ to minimize our overall carbon footprint. This process is one of the ways we're reimagining the future of skincare.
When do use actual plant extracts, like the soothing rosehip in our BIA Nourishing Facial Oil, we ensure we’re supporting, protecting, and preserving the ecology and biodiversity of the areas where our partners harvest. These efforts provide economic support to local communities, spearheading our high-standards for inclusivity and sustainability in skincare production.
“I think that transparency and trust are missing from the skin care industry. There is simply not enough information for people to make truly informed decisions. We would like to change that by being an ‘open book’. [sic] We can do our best and share what we do know is healthy, beneficial and effective.“
— Scientist Barbara Paldus, Ph.D., Codex Labs Founder
Why Biotech Skincare Is a Smart Idea
Psychologically, there is a strong sense of reassurance when using plant-powered biotech ingredients directly on your skin. Our planet-friendly, plant-derived skincare has the efficacy stats to support feeling good*, that’s why we remain transparent about our scientific claims and clinical findings.
*Codex Labs is EWG Verified, Ecocert Cosmos Organic, Leaping Bunny, Vegan, PEFC, Carbon Footprint Standard, and efficacy tested.
We invite you to learn more about our scientific research and geek out over our clinical advancements in skincare. Codex Labs welcomes an open dialogue if you have specific questions about our cruelty-free Biotech Skincare formulations or if you’d like to learn more about our clinical trials.
