LVMH Recherche and LVMH’s beauty R&D group are harnessing the advanced capabilities of Integrated Biosciences in AI and synthetic biology to expedite the discovery of innovative anti-aging skincare technologies.

A strategic collaboration between beauty giant LVMH and California-based Integrated Biosciences aims to revolutionize the field by leveraging cutting-edge scientific tools and methodologies.

Integrated Biosciences combines artificial intelligence with optogenetics, a technique that enables precise control and monitoring of biological functions in individual cells, cell groups, tissues, and organs. By integrating deep learning models, the company can “virtually screen hundreds of thousands of molecules” to identify chemical compounds with the highest potential to modulate age-related biological phenotypes.

Notably, Integrated Biosciences has already established a strong reputation by utilizing AI to discover novel senolytic compounds that eliminate senescent cells. The company was founded by scientists from MIT, Harvard University, and the University of California Santa Barbara.

Bruno Bavouzet, president of LVMH Recherche, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Our collaboration with Integrated Biosciences perfectly embodies our vision: to expand the frontiers of scientific discovery, fueling transformative innovations in beauty. This represents a unique opportunity to evaluate thousands of potential bioactives concurrently, revolutionizing the pace of our research for the benefit of all our brands, including our flagship, Maison Parfums Christian Dior. By combining our skin research expertise with their AI and aging research, we are taking a decisive step in understanding and molecularly addressing age-related cellular pathways.”

Felix Wong, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Integrated Biosciences, echoed this sentiment: “This collaboration with LVMH Recherche, a global leader in luxury consumer product R&D, represents a significant step forward in our shared commitment to combating aging through cutting-edge science. We are excited to integrate our proprietary technology platform with LVMH Recherche’s scientific programs, leveraging our ability to control biological stress responses to develop novel, targeted bioactive molecules. Our combined efforts have the potential to unlock biologically functional products that could transform how people age.”

The partnership between LVMH Recherche and Integrated Biosciences promises to drive forward the development of advanced, non-animal testing methodologies and deliver innovative solutions to the cosmetics industry, ultimately enhancing consumer safety and product efficacy.