A pair of University of Maine Biomedical Engineering graduates founded Marin Skincare, which makes the most of a unique ingredient for its skin cream. After researching a type of protein found in lobsters, glycoprotein, the pair wondered if the protecting and renewing properties that support the crustacean s tissue could be used in a similar way for people.
Marin Skincare co-founder Amber Boutiette suffers from eczema and found that within days, her spots were clearing up, and in weeks, it was the first solution to stick. A far cry from topical treatments that burn or are full of irritating, harsh ingredients, the brand s Soothing Hydration Cream offers a feel-good way to nourish the hands, face and body.
March 11, 2021 Alumni
Marin Skincare is a Maine story.
It started in 2013 when co-founders Amber Boutiette and Patrick Breeding met on the first day of their first year as biomedical engineering undergraduate students at the University of Maine. Nearly eight years later, the pair has relocated to Portland, launched a specialty skincare product made with lobster glycoprotein, and is now teaming with an established Maine brand, Lukeâs Lobster, to scale their supply chain and meet strong demand for their first product.
Lukeâs Lobster, a seafood company founded by third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden, has been part of the Marin story from the beginning. The Lukeâs Lobster ethos is focused on sustainable, traceable seafood that supports the coastal communities essential to its harvest. Boutiette and Breeding (â17, â19G) were introduced to Holden by Robert Bayer, former director of the UMaine Lobster
The Bangor Daily News reported on Marin Skincare, owned by University of Maine alumni Patrick Breeding and Amber Boutiette, and how it is operating in the New England Ocean Cluster waterfront business incubator in South Portland. The company, which earned a funding award from Maine Sea Grant through its Buoy Maine competition, makes skin hydration […]
Innovate For Maine: Keeping Maine’s college students at home
The fellowship program pairs Maine’s best and brightest students with startup or innovative companies during the summer. Author: Sam Rogers (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7:01 PM EST February 2, 2021 Updated: 7:14 PM EST February 2, 2021
ORONO, Maine As most colleges enter the middle of the spring semester, many students will soon begin the process of applying for summer internships or jobs.
While New York City and Boston have the reputation for being the ideal landing spot for those positions, a lot of opportunities are closer than you may think.
“Innovate For Maine pairs Maine’s brightest and best college students with Maine’s most up and coming innovative companies,” Program Coordinator Emma Wilson said.