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arin Skincare is a true
Maine story inspiried by
what Maine may be best
known for — lobster.
Patrick Breeding was a biomed-
ical engineering grad student at the
University of Maine when, with his
co-founder Amber Boutiette, started
working with proteins called glyco-
proteins found in lobsters.
For years, Breeding had watched
Boutiette struggle with eczema. She
tried various products, including ste-
roids, but could not find relief. ey
realized the glycoproteins found in
lobsters could be a potential remedy.
ey founded a product, Marin
Skincare, for dry, aggravated skin
associated with eczema, psoriasis and
other dermatitis conditions.
Like a lot of startups, it went
through a few ups and downs.
How it started
Breeding's journey started in 10th
grade.
"My dad was diagnosed with stage 4
cancer, and it really woke me up to,
'OK, this is a real-life thing, and bad
things happen in the world.' You can
choose to show up and be a force of
good through being there for someone,
an act of service or creating something
to help others," Breeding says.
"Amber's approach was highly
driven by her own eczema," he adds.
Making
a splash in
the skincare
industry
Marin Skincare's lotion uses
ingredients derived from lobsters
B y A l e x i s W e l l s
F O C U S
Patrick Breeding and Amber Boutiette,
founders of the startup Marin Skincare,
at the cosmetic firm's shipping location.
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