Naples Soap Company is set to incorporate groundbreaking NASA stem cell technology into its upcoming skincare line.

Naples Soap Company, a US-based brand specializing in skin and hair care, has entered into a manufacturing agreement to develop personal care formulas utilizing innovative 3D stem cell technology created by NASA. Naples Soap Company is set to incorporate groundbreaking NASA stem cell technology into its upcoming skincare line.

The ingredients are derived from 3D stem cells cultivated in a NASA-designed zero-gravity bioreactor located in Florida. The company plans to introduce these advanced ingredients into new product lines.

“We are thrilled to bring space-age technology to Earth with the goal of enhancing personal care and wellness. Only in Florida, a key hub for the aerospace industry, does space-age tech meet improved skincare on Earth,” says Deanna Wallin, founder and CEO of Naples Soap Company.

image credit: NASA

Zero-Gravity Cell Farm

NASA made significant strides in cellular science by discovering that, in zero gravity, cells grow unrestrictedly and develop in three dimensions, similar to their natural environment in the body. This unique growth allows the cells to reproduce faster, in greater quantities, and in a nutrient-rich manner.

To simulate the space environment, NASA scientists developed a zero-gravity bioreactor, which astronauts tested on nine different space missions, leading to a proprietary method for cultivating strong 3D stem cells on Earth. In contrast, traditional lab-grown stem cells are typically cultivated in 2D petri dish settings, which result in less effective ingredients.

The proprietary complex in development features 33 different components designed to nourish the skin, including various forms of hyaluronic acid, essential nutrients, amino acids, and proteins such as collagen and cytokines—growth factors that promote cell growth and tissue repair—cultured in a zero-gravity bioreactor to deliver clinically proven superior results compared to current anti-aging skincare products using 2D plant stem cells:

• 78% less noticeable wrinkles
• 84% visible reduction in fine lines
• 91% brighter, more radiant looking skin
• 100% improvement in overall skin texture

3D vs. 2D

This innovative formula claims to provide “clinically proven superior results” compared to existing anti-aging skincare products that use 2D plant stem cells. Benefits include 78% fewer noticeable wrinkles, an 84% reduction in fine lines, 91% brighter and more radiant skin, and a 100% improvement in overall skin texture.

“We believe that potent, zero-gravity-grown 3D stem cells will produce next-generation growth factors, cytokines, hyaluronic acid, and collagen that will replenish skin and enhance hydration, firmness, and elasticity, positioning the company as a significant competitor in the multibillion-dollar anti-aging skincare market,” Wallin envisions.

Naples Soap Company’s new product line, featuring NASA’s technology, is expected to launch later this year through wholesale distribution channels as well as direct-to-consumer sales via its website and physical stores. Naples Soap Company is set to incorporate groundbreaking NASA stem cell technology into its upcoming skincare line.

“We have enjoyed great success with our previous products, like our Vitamin C Plant Stem Cell Hydra Gel, which utilized traditional plant stem cell technology. We are incredibly excited to launch our new line, which offers cutting-edge products that our customers expect and deserve,” Wallin concludes.

In other ventures related to space exploration, BioPod (acquired by Robertet last year) has developed a system for sustainably growing plants in space, aimed at advancing agronomic research within the fragrance and wellness industries.

Other notable initiatives include cosmetics firm Pola and ANA Holdings, which launched skincare products specifically designed for use by Japan’s space agency JAXA and tested aboard the International Space Station.