QUIRKY WORLD ... Sound fishy? Prawns could be a key beauty ingredient

WALES: It may sound fishy, but prawns could be a key ingredient in shampoos and washing powders in the future.

Scientists at Glyndwr University believe molecules found in the crustaceans’ shells can be extracted and used instead of synthetic polymers to make personal and home care products.

Polymers are added to a range of industrial formulations — such as cosmetics and paints — to control their thickness and extend their shelf-life.