ChitoCare Wins Two Tatler Beauty Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that ChitoCare has received two awards at the Tatler Beauty Awards 2026. Our Body Lotion has been recognised as Best for Sensitive Skin, while LipoSan Fibers & Vitamin C has won Best Supplements – Vitamin C.

These awards celebrate our commitment to science-led skincare and wellness, powered by the remarkable properties of Icelandic marine chitosan.

We extend our sincere thanks to Tatler and Astrid Joss for this recognition, and to our customers and partners for supporting our journey towards more considered, science-driven beauty.

Chitosan: Where science meets sustainability

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer derived from chitin, a structural material found in crustacean shells. At ChitoCare, we source our chitosan from Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) and upcycle shells generated by Iceland's seafood industry, transforming an existing marine by-product into a valuable functional ingredient.

This approach combines biotechnology with circular resource use. Chitosan is also biodegradable, making it an exciting material for developing innovative products with sustainability in mind.

Its versatility lies in its molecular properties. In skincare, chitosan can form a protective film that helps retain moisture and support the skin barrier. As a dietary fibre, it can bind dietary fats in the digestive tract. Two distinct applications, united by a shared commitment to understanding how ingredients work.

Award winner one: Body Lotion

Best in Body - Best for Sensitive Skin

The skin barrier plays a vital role in maintaining hydration and protecting against external stressors. When it is compromised, skin can become dry, tight and uncomfortable.

Our award-winning Body Lotion combines marine chitosan with aloe vera leaf juice, caffeine and moisturising oils derived from coconut and sunflower seeds to deliver lightweight, everyday hydration.

How chitosan works: Its film-forming properties help create a protective layer on the skin's surface, supporting moisture retention and the skin's natural barrier function. Combined with conditioning ingredients, this helps leave skin feeling smoother, softer and more comfortable.

The lightweight, non-greasy texture makes it easy to incorporate into a daily bodycare routine, particularly when skin needs extra hydration.

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Award winner two: LipoSan Fibers & Vitamin C

Best Supplements – Vitamin C

Wellness extends beyond skincare. Our LipoSan Fibers & Vitamin C supplement combines LipoSan Ultra®, a specialised chitosan fibre, with vitamin C to support everyday nutritional needs.

Each serving of four capsules provides 1.5 g of LipoSan Ultra® and 100 mg of vitamin C.

How chitosan works: In the digestive tract, chitosan interacts with dietary fats through its distinctive molecular properties, binding them and potentially reducing their absorption. Its behaviour as a fibre makes it a fascinating subject of ongoing scientific research into digestion and metabolic health.

Vitamin C complements this function with well-established nutritional benefits. It contributes to normal collagen formation, normal energy-yielding metabolism and normal immune system function. It also helps protect cells from oxidative stress and reduce tiredness and fatigue.

Together, these ingredients offer complementary functions within a convenient daily supplement. As always, supplements should complement a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle and be used according to the product label.

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A more considered approach to beauty and wellness

These two awards reflect our belief that the future of beauty lies at the intersection of science, nature and responsible innovation.

By transforming a marine by-product into a functional ingredient, we bring together sustainability and scientific research to develop products with distinct, purposeful benefits. From supporting skin hydration to exploring the functional properties of dietary fibre, chitosan demonstrates how one ingredient can serve different needs through carefully considered formulation.

Thank you again to Tatler and Astrid Joss for recognising our work, and to our community for being part of our journey.

Whether you are discovering chitosan for the first time or looking for a more science-led approach to your routine, we welcome you to explore ChitoCare.

Discover our award-winning formulas:

• For your skin: ChitoCare Body Lotion
• For your daily wellness routine: LipoSan Fibers & Vitamin C