Checkerspot Introduces Algoleintm, A New Line Of Specialized Lipids From Microalgae For Personal Care And Cosmetics

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) AlgoleinTM debuts with a high-oleic algal oil under the name AlgoleinTM TG C18/80 designed without genetic modification using microalgae fermentation to deliver targeted performance, consistency, and sustainability

Alameda, Calif., April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Checkerspot, a biotechnology company pioneering the development of bioactive lipids from microalgae, today introduced AlgoleinTM, a new line of precision-fermented algal ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industry.

The line debuts with AlgoleinTM TG C18/80, a non-GMO high-oleic algal oil commercialized through a strategic partnership with La Fabrique Végétale , a leader in modern formulations and ingredient distribution for personal care and cosmetics.

Produced via precision fermentation, AlgoleinTM TG C18/80 delivers a consistent, reproducible composition from batch-to-batch. With over 80% oleic acid (C18), it combines a high-oleic profile with the presence of ergosterol, a naturally occurring sterol not typically found in conventional vegetable oils, offering formulators a distinctive composition for innovative skin care applications.

“The market is moving away from ingredients tied to intensive agriculture, and formulators are increasingly looking to microalgae and precision fermentation to get there,” said John Krzywicki, Checkerspot CEO.“Our platform gives the industry drop-in alternatives that outperform the oils they're replacing and sets the stage for a new generation of innovation.”

Sample Availability and Benefits

In partnership with La Fabrique Végétale, samples of AlgoleinTM TG C18/80 will be available by request starting at in-cosmetics Global, the world's leading annual trade show for personal care ingredients and held in Paris, France April 14-16, 2026. Representatives will be available to share concepts and demonstration formulations highlighting AlgoleinTM TG C18/80's benefits including:

• Supporting skin repair and the healing process
• Helping protect and strengthen the skin barrier
• Helping reduce oxidative stress and inflammation

A sustainable alternative to oils derived from intensive agriculture, AlgoleinTM TG C18/80 can directly substitute high-oleic sunflower, camellia, olive, and avocado oils across skincare, sun care, hair care, and makeup formulations.

Formulation Advantages

• Exceptional oxidative stability, reducing rancidity concerns common with natural oils.
• A neutral sensory profile that does not alter the odor or color of finished formulations.
• A rich, silky sensorial experience suited to premium product lines.
• A production process free of phytosanitary inputs, ensuring absence of pesticide residues and other agricultural contaminants.
• Consistent and reproducible composition through controlled fermentation, reducing batch-to-batch variability.

Sustainability and Supply Security

Benchmarked against crop oils of similar composition, Algolein TM TG C18/80 demonstrates a reduced environmental impact across selected life cycle assessment indicators, including land use and associated climate change, eutrophication, ecotoxicity, and human toxicity. Because the oil is produced through fermentation rather than field agriculture, it is not subject to the seasonal variability, crop failures, or supply chain disruptions affecting conventional vegetable oils.

ABOUT CHECKERSPOT
Checkerspot is a biotechnology company specializing in the design and production of high-value structured lipids through precision fermentation. With our biology-driven platform we develop functional lipids not easily or sustainably sourced from nature. Our ingredients are designed to meet the evolving needs of health and wellness markets enabling partners to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions at commercially relevant scale and cost.

Find More information on our proven technologies at Checkerspot

Contact Information

La Fabrique Végétale ®
Lionel BERNARD
Business Development
Bioprospection/Supply Chain
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+33 (0)6 10 85 91 48

Checkerspot
Manuel Oliveira
Business Development
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CONTACT: La Fabrique Végétale® Lionel BERNARD Business Development Bioprospection/Supply Chain... +33 (0)6 10 85 91 48 Checkerspot Manuel Oliveira Business Development...

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