Uniproma Advances Recombinant Biotechnology in Skincare Formulation

Uniproma's PDRN Soothing Repair Cream has been shortlisted in the Technology & Disruption category of the 2026 Laura Marshall Award for Innovation at SCS Formulate.

The formulation incorporates animal-free recombinant PDRN, a biotechnology-derived ingredient developed as an alternative to conventionally sourced PDRN. The technology represents an approach in which biological materials are produced through recombinant methods rather than relying on extraction from animal-derived tissue.

The shortlisted product combines this ingredient technology with a finished skincare formulation, illustrating the process of translating an emerging cosmetic ingredient into a consumer-ready product. Recombinant production can provide greater control over the manufacturing process and may offer advantages in terms of consistency and scalability.

PDRN has attracted attention within skincare development because of its association with skin-repair and regenerative concepts. In this formulation, Uniproma has incorporated recombinant PDRN into a cream format intended for topical application.

The Laura Marshall Awards, organised by the Society of Cosmetic Science, recognise developments across areas including formulation, testing, packaging and emerging technologies. The Technology & Disruption category focuses on innovations that introduce new approaches within the cosmetics and personal-care sector.

Uniproma's entry combines biotechnology, ingredient development and formulation science rather than presenting the recombinant ingredient solely as a raw material. The finished cream demonstrates how an emerging technology can be incorporated into a conventional cosmetic format while retaining a focus on product usability.

The shortlist recognition comes as cosmetic manufacturers and ingredient suppliers continue to explore biotechnology as a route to developing new materials and improving control over the production of cosmetic ingredients.

03-09-2026