Could Cosmetics Get a Makeover?
Advances in gene-editing technology have made reading, editing and writing DNA faster and cheaper. The cosmetics industry is harnessing this technology to reduce its dependency on ingredients extracted from the natural world and petrochemicals. This film explores the potential of gene editing to produce ingredients that meet consumers’ demands to make cosmetics more sustainable and ethical.
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