Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment, Northeastern researchers and company founders say

When Northeastern graduate Camille Martin and associate professor Leila Deravi co-founded Seaspire, a skincare ingredients company inspired by pigment in octopus and squid, their goal was to create a product that is good for your skin and the environment.

New research shows that they are on the right track.

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