C60 Power Celebrates National C60 Day on October 9 with Education and Storewide Sale

National C60 Day, observed every October 9, celebrates Carbon 60 (C60), a molecule discovered in 1985 by British chemist Harold Kroto and Rice University scientists Robert Curl and Richard Smalley. The observance, created by C60 Power, a woman-owned wellness company specializing in Carbon 60 products for people and animals, falls on the anniversary of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry announcement for the discovery of fullerenes. This year, consumers can participate in educational events, share community stories, and enjoy a 20% storewide sale at ShopC60.com using code CELEBRATE20.

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. The molecule’s name honors architect R. Buckminster Fuller, whose geodesic domes inspired Kroto. In 1990, Wolfgang Krätschmer and Donald Huffman developed a method to produce C60 in quantities large enough to study, and in 1991, the journal Science named it Molecule of the Year. In 2010, 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.

Since its discovery, C60 research has expanded into chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, energy, skincare, and wellness. Its ability to interact with free radicals has drawn attention in antioxidant research, and 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.

“National C60 Day gives us an opportunity to honor the science that introduced this extraordinary molecule to the world. 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,” said Jessica MacNaughton, CEO and cofounder of C60 Power. “Our goal is to make reliable C60 education more accessible and give people the information they need to make informed choices for themselves and their animals.”

To celebrate, C60 Power encourages consumers to share their story on social media using #NationalC60Day, explore the research, and take the C60 Challenge by purchasing C60 at ShopC60.com on October 9 and downloading the C60 30-Day Challenge Journal to track their routine. The company offers a 20% storewide sale on October 9, 2026, using code CELEBRATE20, and a 10% discount for first-time customers with code NATIONAL10 at ShopC60.com.

C60 Power, originally founded in 2016 as C60 Purple Power, manufactures health and wellness products containing Carbon 60, including C60 oils, gummies, skincare, and specialty formulations for pets. All 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. Products are available at ShopC60.com, TrulyFree.com, Amazon.com, through many healthcare providers, and at select health and wellness retailers across the United States.

For Texas businesses in the wellness and pet care sectors, the growing interest in C60 underscores the importance of scientific validation and consumer education. As the market for specialized wellness products expands, companies that prioritize purity and transparency may find opportunities to differentiate themselves. The annual observance not only honors a Nobel Prize-winning discovery but also highlights the ongoing research that could shape the future of healthy aging and antioxidant science.