Two University of Maine alumni have recently developed a cream to treat eczema using the byproducts of the lobster fishing industry. Amber Boutiette and Patrick Breeding both graduated from UMaine’s biomedical engineering program, and had worked with lobster during their research lab.
Marin's first lotion went on sale on Oct. 5 on its online shop, after months of research, looking at scientific literature and a very personal experiment
Two recent University of Maine biomedical engineering graduates, Amber Boutiette and Patrick Breeding, launched Marin Skincare, a skincare startup using a glycoprotein found in lobster as the key ingredient in products for people with eczema, dermatitis, or generally dry, aggravated skin.
Two recent graduates of the University of Maine’s biomedical engineering graduate program have launched a skincare company and unique flagship product, Marin Skincare, which blends lobster glycoproteins with other ingredients to treat dry skin conditions commonly associated with eczema.
Marin's cream has superpowers of healing and counteracts my dry and sore hands as a result of no thyroid, eczema and a nasty habit of over-manicured cuticles. The cream addresses the redness and promotes skin healing. I have seen results overnight, which blew me away. I'm in the Marin fan club and just ordered my fourth tube. Give it a go!
I waited until I finished an entire tube (and ordered 2 more) to write a review. This lotion is light and non greasy. I’m 64 and an avid gardener and hiker. Though I’m using the lotion all over (including my face) it has worked heavenly on my dry overworked hands and feet. I apply morning and night. The results are clearly smoother, softer skin. My callused feet are loving this stuff. I’ll be back for more lotion and I’m definitely recommending it to family and friends.
I wish I had taken before and after pictures so I could show the results I got from using 1/2 of my first time of Marin cream. The front of both of my legs were always covered in a rash. I scratched them so much over the years I had indentations in the front of both legs. After applying Marin within the first month I could see the rash was disappearing. Now there is no sign of it at all after a few months. I can’t believe it worked so well!!! Thank you for creating this wonderful product!!
Thought I had allergies. Skin broke out, puffed and scaled. After lots of allergy medicine, I used Marin. Miracle! Cleared up with in 2 days. Think it must be exema (spelling). Had to wait 6 weeks to see an allergist. Bringing my tube of Marin as a testament. LOVE it!
I've got some pretty dry rough patches on my shoulders and back that have all but disappeared. I've tried all manners of Gold Bond, Nivea, Cetaphil, CereVe, Aquaphor, etc. Nothing else has worked, and this cleared it up in a day after two applications. Cannot recommend enough!
I have suffered with exema for 3 years now. I had a patch on the back of my head that just would not clear up. I had started using just hydrocortisone cream, then was prescribed numerous steroid treatments to no avail. I had really just given up hope and thought that I would just live with it on the back of my neck forever. A co-worker had a tube of Marin on her desk and I tried it, honestly I wasn’t very optimistic about it, I thought for sure it wouldn’t do a thing. But WOW! This product has literally saved my life. I used the product 2 times a day for 4 days and the difference was incredible. My neck is no longer itching, flaking, or inflamed. I will continue to use the product until it clears completely up, and I will recommend it to anyone I know who has suffered with exema like I have!
I just ordered more of your exquisite product. It really works on my troubled hands, feet and face. The cream makes my skin smooth and healthy. Couldn’t be more happy. Thank you!
My Stepson have very bad eczema and it was painful just looking at the state of his skin. He had a flare up, used the Marin and told me it was amazing. He was so relieved that it worked so fast to heal his condition. We will continue to purchase this cream.
My daughter has had eczema on her face for a few years, this is clearing it up better than ANYTHING I’ve tried! She also has some thought bumps on her arms and legs that I’m finally trying to tackle with this cream.
I love this product. I’ve had a skin outbreak every winter for the last few years. I was diagnosed with seborrhea by my dermatologist and given some prescription creams to try. Nothing helped it - and in fact made it worse. Then I saw an episode of Chronicle on TV that showcased Marin products made with lobster shells. I tried it and it worked!! This sounds like one of those advertisements that are totally untrue, but this really worked for me! I am so thrilled and thankful!!!
I can’t say enough about this amazing product. It’s made an amazing difference on my skin. I had an injury and immediately put it to use. I have excellent results after just a few days. I’m so glad I discovered this product!
I purchased a bottle after a high recommendation from a friend. I have eczema, and the day my bottle arrived my hands were so bad they just plain hurt. I put some Marin on them and they instantly felt way better. Unfortunately I broke out in a terrible rash and stopped using it for a while. I went back to using it slowly with no issue (guess it was something I ate) and have been happy with it since. I just purchased my second bottle. I am a happy camper!
My daughter has skin that scars easily and after one bottle her scars are lighter! I wish it came in a bigger bottle, but we love the product. I have not tried it personally as I have a shellfish allergy, but am curious to test it to see if I would react.
I bought it for my boyfriend who had an unknown skin irritation and Marin cleared it up in three days! I recommend it to a friend who’s young son has terrible eczema and within a few days the improvement was amazing!! She and I both highly recommend your product!! I also use it on my fur babies irritated skin, all around great product!!!
We are on our 2nd bottle and continue to see results. My 7 year old gets little white bumps on his arms and cheeks. I've tried many lotions and Marin is the first lotion where I've seen a reduction of the bumps. They haven't gone completely away but it is helping. I also use it on my cracked heels and after one application I see a difference. I personally think there is a slight shrimp smell to the lotion but my son says he doesn't smell anything, so maybe it's in my head!
