About the research
Would you rub fossil fuels on your face? Because chances are… you already do.
Paulien Leemans (VUB - UAntwerpen) explains how glowing skin doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense. By reprogramming bacteria, she turns waste like used cooking oil into sustainable skincare ingredients.
Or as she puts it, "from greasy leftovers to glowing skin."
Sustainability
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