Bánór

Bánór was founded by Nicola Lyons and Elaine Crosse. The company manufactures natural body care products using Tipperary sheep milk, which has nourishing and revitalising properties. Their product line includes items like lanolin body oil, cream wash, and milk lotion. Bánór also emphasises sustainability, using natural ingredients and a blend of lavender, geranium, and ylang-ylang essential oils.

Bánór collaborated with Shannon ABC to perform antioxidant and anti-aging testing of their products to scientifically validate their efficacy and differentiate them from competitors.

A research scientist was assigned to the project and collaborated with the Shannon ABC technical and business development team to deliver the project. This project was funded by Enterprise Ireland through the Innovation Partnership Programme.

A range of skincare product samples was received from Bánór and tested for antioxidant and anti-ageing properties, as well as for their overall impact on skin health. Bánór Milk Lotion and Bánór Cream Wash were tested for their antioxidant and anti-ageing properties in isolated human skin cells (epidermal and dermal cell lines) by Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre at Munster Technological University, Kerry.

After the Antioxidant and Anti-Ageing Testing procedures were completed, a comprehensive report was generated for Bánór, detailing the results. The report included data on the efficacy of Bánór products in reducing oxidative stress, promoting collagen production, and protecting the skin barrier.

The results of this study provided vital scientific data to Bánór regarding the positive impact of their sheep milk-based products on skin health, including increased collagen production and skin barrier protection, which could similarly benefit consumers.

Research by Shannon ABC showed that Bánór’s sheep milk products (Milk Lotion and Cream Wash) exhibit antioxidant and anti-ageing properties, increase collagen production, and enhance skin barrier protection.

Bánór partnered with Shannon ABC to research the benefits that sheep milk can have in skincare. Our [Bánór’s] sheep milk body care products were tested for their antioxidant and anti-aging properties in isolated human skin cells (epidermal and dermal cell lines), and then compared to two leading competitor brands. Awareness of sheep milk is very low, so the strong results support the claimed benefits of sheep milk. The results also provide the third-party credibility we [Bánór] need as a new brand with a unique ingredient in a busy marketplace. We were professionally guided through the process and would recommend Shannon ABC’s expertise to any business looking to scientifically validate their offering. The team at Shannon ABC provided invaluable expertise and support, making the entire experience seamless and rewarding.