Lectroglaze™ biotech ingredient was developed at Lubrizol’s Gava facility using an anaerobic biotechnology process designed to reduce environmental impact.
The process can deliver up to 59% lower CO₂ emissions per batch than a traditional aerobic process and uses a sugar feedstock with up to 55% lower carbon footprint.
With 99% natural origin content, ready biodegradability, a solvent-free process, and a non-GMO bacterial strain, the ingredient supports circular and lower-impact beauty formulations.

Developed at our Gava facility, Lubrizol’s Lectroglaze™ biotech ingredient represents a new generation of sustainable beauty innovation. Designed to work in harmony with the skin’s microbiome, Lectroglaze™ biotech ingredient uses a full biotic approach to help boost the skin’s natural bioelectricity—an emerging pathway linked to skin vitality and overall appearance.

Beyond its superior performance, Lectroglaze™ biotech ingredient is manufactured using low-impact anaerobic production process from sourcing to waste management.

The anaerobic process delivers meaningful sustainability benefits such as:

Up to a 59% lower CO₂ emissions per batch compared to a traditional aerobic process, thanks to reduced stirring, electricity use, and pumping.
Use of a sugar feedstock source with an up to 55% lower carbon footprint than wheat-based sugar sources.
A solvent-free process, reducing Scope 3 emissions and avoids solvent-related waste entirely.
Use of a non-GMO bacterial strain, which ensures a low biosafety level and avoids the need for special disposal methods such as incineration.

Lectroglaze™ biotech ingredient also supports circular beauty: with 99% Natural Origin Content (ISO 16128) and is readily biodegradable (OECD 301B). These attributes ensure that the ingredient fits seamlessly into more sustainable formulations and minimize downstream environmental impact.

Lectroglaze™ Biotech Ingredient and Low-Impact Biotechnology Manufacturing