On October 9, C60 Power, a woman-owned wellness company specializing in Carbon 60 products for people and animals, will celebrate National C60 Day. The observance, created by the company, marks the anniversary of the day in 1996 when the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of fullerenes. This year's event features educational initiatives, community stories, and a 20% storewide sale at ShopC60.com, aiming to make reliable C60 education more accessible and help consumers make informed choices.
The significance of National C60 Day extends beyond a single company's promotion. It highlights a molecule that has captivated scientists for decades and sparked research across chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, energy, skincare, and wellness. C60, also known as buckminsterfullerene or a "buckyball," is a hollow, spherical molecule made of exactly 60 carbon atoms arranged in 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons, the same pattern found on a classic soccer ball. Its discovery in 1985 by British chemist Harold Kroto and Rice University scientists Robert Curl and Richard Smalley emerged from experiments recreating the chemistry of carbon-rich stars. Kroto, inspired by architect R. Buckminster Fuller's geodesic domes, helped name the molecule in his honor. In 1990, Wolfgang Krätschmer and Donald Huffman developed a method to produce C60 in quantities large enough to study, and Science named it Molecule of the Year for 1991. Curl, Kroto, and Smalley received the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. In 2010, astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope detected C60 in Tc 1, a cloud of gas and dust shed by a dying star, the first confirmed sighting of buckyballs in space.
"National C60 Day gives us an opportunity to honor the science that introduced this extraordinary molecule to the world," said Jessica MacNaughton, CEO and cofounder of C60 Power. "This holiday may help consumers understand the importance of purity, and 3rd-party testing, along with the opportunity to learn more about the potential of the molecule." The company emphasizes that all its products are made with 99.99 percent pure, sublimated C60 and certified organic carrier oils, and are third-party tested for safety, quality, purity, and bioavailability.
Since its discovery, C60 research has expanded significantly. Its ability to interact with free radicals is one reason it continues to attract attention in antioxidant research. Interest in C60 and healthy aging grew after a 2012 study reported that rats given C60 dissolved in olive oil lived longer than untreated rats. Consumers can review published studies at WhatIsC60.org and ShopC60.com/research.
To celebrate National C60 Day, individuals can share the story by posting a buckyball sketch, a molecule model, or a surprising fact on social media using #NationalC60Day, #Carbon60, and #C60. They can also explore the research at WhatIsC60.org or ShopC60.com/research and discuss a study or question online. Another option is to take the C60 Challenge: purchase C60 at ShopC60.com on October 9 and download the C60 30-Day Challenge Journal at https://shopc60.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/c60-journal.pdf to track a C60 routine and how one feels.
For those interested in trying C60 after the holiday, ShopC60.com offers a 10 percent discount on a first order with code NATIONAL10. The National C60 Day sale provides 20% off storewide on C60 Power products, from oils and gummies to skincare and pet formulations, using code CELEBRATE20 at checkout, valid until October 9, 2026.
Media inquiries can be directed to Lindsay O'Neill-O'Keefe of Wellness Eternal via Email Contact. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. C60 Power products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.
