Daebong L.S., a global tech company specializing in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and medical device materials, presented four poster sessions at the IFSCC 2026 conference held in Perth, Australia, showcasing research on sustainable cosmetic materials and advanced skin delivery and formulation technologies.
The IFSCC is a prominent international conference in the fields of cosmetics and dermatology, with this year's theme focusing on "Solving the Sustainable Beauty Equation." Daebong L.S. unveiled research results ranging from the exploration of eco-friendly raw materials to efficacy verification of active ingredients in skin delivery and barrier improvement formulations.
The first study examined the use of carrot leaves, a byproduct of agriculture typically discarded, which were fermented with Bacillus coagulans. The study assessed the material's effectiveness on sebum regulation, pore size, acne, and skin soothing. Results indicated that the serum containing 2% carrot leaf fermentation reduced facial sebum levels by approximately 27% over two weeks, alongside improvements in pore number, volume, and area, highlighting the potential for upcycling agricultural waste into high-functional cosmetic materials.
In another study, the company employed an eco-friendly supercritical extraction method to analyze key components and whitening mechanisms of Houttuynia cordata. The results showed that the extraction inhibited pathways related to melanin production, including the activity of tyrosinase and MITF–TYR–TRP-1. Human application tests confirmed improvements in skin radiance and clarity, demonstrating the potential for sustainable whitening and brightening materials.
In the skin delivery technology domain, Daebong L.S. applied transfersome technology to EGF (Oligopeptide-1), a large molecular weight substance, resulting in nanoparticle sizes of about 50 nm that enhanced skin absorption and bioavailability. The study, utilizing Raman spectroscopy, verified the penetration depth and absorption rate, illustrating the company's innovation in enhancing skin delivery efficiency beyond mere ingredient inclusion.
Additionally, research on a transparent bio-adhesive hydrogel technology applied in the DB JINO Algi Bio Cell Cream MD was presented. This hydrogel demonstrated approximately 4.4 times higher adhesion strength compared to the control group, maintaining a moist skin environment. Following a two-week period of use, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) decreased by 20.5%, while skin moisture content increased by 64%. This indicates potential applications in various materials and formulations that effectively manage hydration and skin barrier.
Through these studies, Daebong L.S. showcased its R&D capabilities in extending its research areas from developing sustainable raw materials derived from upcycling and eco-friendly extraction to effective ingredient delivery, adhesion, and skin barrier management across cosmetic and medical device materials.
A representative from Daebong L.S. stated, "The IFSCC 2026 provided an opportunity to share our accumulated knowledge in natural products, fermentation, eco-friendly extraction technologies, and skin delivery systems with global researchers. We plan to continue expanding the application areas of our developed technologies and materials, enhancing our global market competitiveness through differentiated solutions that meet both sustainability and functionality needs."
