Bologna, Italy – March 2026
Origin by Ocean announces that its hero ingredient, OceanBoost™ LF, has been awarded Winner in the Sustainability category at the Cosmopack Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious global recognitions in the beauty industry. Often referred to as the “Oscars of Beauty”, the Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards, celebrate breakthrough innovation across formulation, technology, and sustainable design, evaluated by an international panel of industry experts.
This recognition positions OceanBoost™ at the forefront of a new category: regenerative, clinically validated bioactives that deliver both skin performance and measurable environmental impact.
Transforming an ecological crisis into a high-performance bioactive
OceanBoost™ is a high-purity fucoidan derived from invasive Sargassum seaweed — an environmental threat that disrupts marine ecosystems by blocking light and depleting oxygen. By removing this biomass before it decomposes, Origin by Ocean not only restores ocean health but transforms waste into value.
Unlike traditional cosmetic ingredients that rely on land-intensive agriculture or resource-heavy inputs, OceanBoost™ requires zero arable land, fresh water, or fertilizers, decoupling beauty innovation from environmental strain.
The ingredient is produced through a patented circular biorefinery process that achieves near-complete biomass utilization, setting a new benchmark for circularity and green chemistry in the cosmetics supply chain.
Clinical performance meets skin longevity science
Beyond its sustainability credentials, OceanBoost™ delivers clinically validated skin benefits aligned with inflammaging and emerging “skin longevity” science.
In vitro testing confirms modulation of 4 key pathways:
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Strong inhibition of the AP-1 pathway, supporting skin longevity through ECM protection
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Strong modulation of TRPV1 receptors to calms neuro-inflammation
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Strong wound healing in the keratinocytes, contributing to a healthy barrier and skin recovery
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Inhibition of melanin production in melanocytes, ideal of prevention of hyperpigmentation
At low concentrations (0.3%), in vivo testing demonstrates:
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Immediate soothing effects on stressed or sensitive skin
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Significant reduction in visible redness and signs of sensitivity within 28 days
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Improved hydration and barrier function
Ongoing clinical studies will further reinforce OceanBoost™ LF’s multifunctional efficacy, with emerging data pointing to enhanced skin resilience, firmness, elasticity, and smoothness, as well as a measurable impact on the skin, body, and vulvo-vaginal microbiome, and growing relevance within longevity and senescence-focused applications.
Together, these results position OceanBoost™ as a next-generation bioactive that unites skin performance with long-term skin resilience.
At in-Cosmetics Global, Origin by Ocean will officially launch a new member to the OceanBoost™ family, OceanBoost™ UV, a bioactive SPF booster with measurable SPF boosting properties starting from 0.1%
A new paradigm: from sustainability to regeneration
The Cosmopack jury evaluates entries based on innovation, sustainability, and market relevance. Across 750 global submissions Origin by Ocean’s OceanBoost™ LF stood out for going beyond “less harm” to actively delivering net-positive environmental impact.
By linking ingredient production to ocean restoration and community value creation, Origin by Ocean introduces a scalable model where the more the ingredient is used, the greater the environmental benefit.
OceanBoost™ reflects a broader shift in the beauty industry:
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From “natural” to traceable and circular sourcing
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From single-function actives to multi-pathway bioactives
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From sustainability claims to quantifiable ecological impact
Its compatibility across skincare and color cosmetics, stability across formulations, and efficacy at low dosage make it a versatile solution for brands seeking both performance and purpose.
ORIGIN BY OCEAN is a Finnish biotech company pioneering regenerative ingredients derived from ocean overgrowth. Through its patented biorefinery technology, the company transforms invasive algae into high-value materials for cosmetics, food, and biomaterials — creating a future where industrial production restores rather than depletes natural ecosystems.
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