Why the next era of skincare innovation begins in the lab — and in the forest.

Clean beauty is no longer a niche — it’s the standard. But in a world of ever-evolving claims and crowded ingredient lists, today’s conscious consumers want more than a “natural” label. They want results. Transparency. Efficacy. And sustainability that runs deeper than packaging.

Enter biotech beauty — where nature’s intelligence meets scientific precision.

So, What Is Biotech Skincare?

Biotech in skincare means using advanced scientific techniques to extract, synthesise, or reproduce nature-derived ingredients in a lab setting. It allows us to take what’s extraordinary in nature — often rare, unstable, or unsustainable to source — and deliver it at scale with purity, potency, and traceability.

Think fermentation, cellular extraction, and CO₂ processing — all ways of unlocking nature’s active compounds while protecting the ecosystems they come from.

At TWYG, biotech is not a buzzword. It’s our foundation.

Powered by the Forest. Perfected by Science.

At the heart of every TWYG formula is Bioactive Totarol™, a rare antioxidant sourced from the ancient Tōtara tree. These trees are nature’s own defenders, having survived in Aotearoa’s native forests for over 100 million years thanks to Totarol — a natural compound that protects against microbial attack and oxidative stress.

TWYG, in partnership with our parent company Hyperganic Biogroup, uses a patented CO₂ extraction process to isolate Bioactive Totarol™ from fallen trees only — ensuring our sourcing is circular, regenerative, and carbon-conscious.

What’s left behind is returned to the soil as nutrient-rich chip. What we take forward is one of the most potent, stable, and clinically effective antioxidants available in skincare today.

 

Why Biotech Is the Future of Clean Beauty

Here’s what biotech enables that traditional naturals often can’t:

+ Purity and performance Lab-controlled environments allow for consistent concentrations of active compounds — no seasonal variability or risk of contamination.

+ Sustainability without compromise Biotech removes the need to overharvest delicate ecosystems, enabling us to work with rare botanicals in a way that’s scalable and regenerative.

+ Clinically backed results When ingredients are produced with biotech precision, they’re easier to test, measure, and validate — bridging the gap between natural and effective.

TWYG: A New Standard in Biotech Beauty

Our approach is simple: protect what’s rare, prove what works, and never compromise on environmental integrity.

From our Revive & Brighten Antioxidant Serum to our Restorative Hydration Cream, every TWYG product delivers measurable skin results powered by biotech-engineered Bioactive Totarol™ — sustainably sourced, traceable to origin, and scientifically optimised for your skin.

Clean beauty doesn’t end with a green label. It evolves with intention, accountability, and innovation.

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