Brief Description
Magan Materials was founded to commercialize a revolutionary antioxidant material, called cerium carbonate, discovered by UC Berkeley Chemical Engineering Professor Alexander Katz’s research group. The company has integrated this natural, mineral-based chemical compound into a uniquely designed spray for preventing cancers of the hand caused by LED nail gel curing lamps.
While gel manicures are loved for their durability and shine, the lamps used to cure gel polish emit UV rays—similar to those used in tanning beds—which can accelerate skin aging and increase the risk of skin cancer with repeated exposure. Magan’s HandShield™ is a protective spray that shields skin from the harmful UV radiation emitted by nail salon dryers during gel manicure treatments, creating an invisible barrier that prevents mitochondrial and DNA damage.
Timeline
- 2022. Company founded.
Inventors
James Charles Bohling, Juan Callejas, Alexander Katz, Manish Mishra, Antony Van Dyk