Founders of Marin Skincare, Amber and Patrick, who both had severe eczema, created a revolutionary product that caused their Maine-based company to see a 3,900% growth. The team’s incredible journey towards their tremendous success began during their time at UMaine, where they were studying for a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. Here, they collaborated with lobster scientists and discovered a healing protein found in lobsters possessing limb-regenerating properties.
Their first breakthrough product, intriguingly known as ‘lobster lotion’, was inspired by this unique lobster protein. The research revealed that it could not only rehydrate skin but also enable its repair. The secret to the effectiveness of the lotion was Amber’s personal frustration with her terrible eczema and the disappointment of existing products on the market that did little to alleviate the problem. After several days of applying the soothing hydration cream containing the lobster glycoprotein, Amber’s skin transformed and she saw a significant clearing. The formulation and all of its wonders are rooted in Portland, Maine.
Marin Skincare’s growth has been extraordinary since these initial developments. Their most recent product is a Campfire S’mores lip treatment, created using the same lobster glycoproteins. The product shares comparable healing properties with the lobster lotion and has seen a high demand, with it flying off the shelves.
The skincare company maintains an interesting partnership with Portland seafood company, Luke’s Lobster. During the processing of the lobsters, the fluid that is essential for the formulation of Marin’s creams and lip treatments is extracted. This fluid was previously wasted and unnoticed but has since become a prized resource. Demand for this ‘lobster juice’ has shot up since Marin Skincare’s inception in 2020 and has led to a 3,900% surge in sales.
Furthermore, thanks to the growing demand for lobster juice, Luke’s Lobster has created ten new full-time positions. Marin Skincare on the other hand, has increased its staff count, escalating from three to seven full-time employees.
For those keen on getting their hands on these revolutionary ‘irresistible lobster’ skincare products, Marin Skincare products are now widely available. They can be found at all of the Sea Bags locations in Maine, the L.L. Bean flagship, home stores, and numerous other outlets across Maine.
Amber recently expressed her surprise and delight at the company’s success. She stated, “We were astounded by the response to our Blueberry French Toast lip treatment launch last fall, which was fueled by viral video testimonials on both TikTok and Instagram. The lip treatments have helped us expand further into the beauty market and we wanted our next scent to also be inspired by Maine, which is why we chose Campfire S’mores for this new launch.”
Awarding congratulations to Marin Skincare on their innovative solution to a prevalent issue and for kick-starting a burgeoning and successful business. The potential for new products and further growth in the future promises much excitement. With all these advancements, we must continue to look towards the developments made by such companies as they continue to pioneer and change the landscape of the skincare industry.
