Daebong LS, a global fusion tech company in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, presented four posters at the IFSCC 2026 conference held in Perth, Australia, unveiling research on sustainable cosmetic materials and skin delivery and formulation technologies.
The IFSCC, a leading international symposium in the cosmetics and dermatology sectors, focused this year on 'Solving the Sustainable Beauty Equation.' Daebong LS showcased research findings that spanned from discovering eco-friendly raw materials to verifying the efficacy of active ingredients in skin delivery and improving skin barrier formulations.
The company evaluated a material developed from carrot leaves, which were previously discarded agricultural by-products, fermented with Bacillus coagulans. The study found that a serum containing 2% carrot leaf fermentation extract reduced facial sebum production by approximately 27% and showed improvements in pore number, volume, and area after two weeks of application. This demonstrates the potential for upcycling discarded agricultural by-products into high-performance cosmetic materials.
In its study on plantain, Daebong LS applied an eco-friendly subcritical extraction method to analyze major components and the mechanisms related to whitening. The results indicated that pathways involved in melanin production, such as tyrosinase activation and MITF–TYR–TRP-1, were inhibited. Clinical trials confirmed improvements in skin radiance and transparency, linking eco-friendly extraction processes with actual skin efficacy and showcasing the material's potential for sustainable whitening and brightening.
In the domain of skin delivery technologies, the company utilized Transfersome technology to improve the absorption and bioavailability of large molecular weight EGF (Oligopeptide-1), achieving nanoparticles of about 50nm. Using Raman spectroscopy, the depth of skin penetration and absorption rates were verified, affirming the company’s capability to enhance delivery efficiency beyond mere ingredient inclusion.
Additionally, Daebong LS presented their transparent bioadhesive hydrogel technology applied in DB JINO Algi Bio Cell Cream MD and its effects on skin barrier recovery. The hydrogel exhibited approximately 4.4 times higher adhesion strength compared to the control group in moist skin environments. After two weeks of use, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) decreased by 20.5%, and skin hydration improved by 64%. This highlights the potential for diverse materials and formulations that manage moisture environments and skin barriers effectively.
Through this research, Daebong LS expanded its focus from sustainable raw material development via upcycling and eco-friendly extraction to the delivery of active ingredients and skin barrier management, showcasing R&D competitiveness that encompasses both cosmetic and medical device materials.
A representative from Daebong LS stated that IFSCC 2026 served as an opportunity to share the company's accumulated expertise in natural materials, fermentation, eco-friendly extraction technologies, and skin delivery and formulation research with global researchers. The company plans to continue expanding the application scope of its proprietary technologies and materials while reinforcing its competitiveness in the global market through differentiated solutions that meet both sustainability and functionality.
