Our Story!

It started with our own Eczema...

We were looking for something that actually worked. Drugstore creams didn’t help, steroids burned, and we were sick of buying new products, only to have them fail and stashing them away, forgotten in a drawer.

We searched for something gentle and effective, one that felt enjoyable to use.

If you’re here, you know the struggle—and you’re not alone.

A very "Maine" Connection

The Discovery

While in grad school at UMaine, we met Dr. Bob Bayer, a lobster scientist studying a glycoprotein that allows lobster to fight off disease, heal wounds and even regenerate limbs.

He discovered in the same way the glycoprotein helps lobster regenerate limbs, it could actually help repair the skin barrier. 

After seeing lab data, we thought, 'What the heck' and tried a glycoprotein-rich formula on Amber's skin. After safe patch-testing, she used it on her body, face, and eyelids.

The Results changed Everything!

With low expectations (nothing else had worked!), we tried the glycoprotein-rich formula—and within days, the dry, flaky patches started clearing up.

Within two weeks, the itching, redness, and sleepless nights were fading away.

Within a month, it was like it never happened. This changed EVERYTHING—we knew we’d found something life-changing.

It actually worked!

So, we launched Marin to help others

Originally planning to complete our Biomedical Engineering Master's and get our PhD's, we never wanted to start a skincare brand or become entrepreneurs...But we had to.

It was too impactful not to share with other people like Amber.

We're here to help!