Aekyung Industrial, a global total beauty company, announced that it will present three research findings related to cosmetic materials and formulation technology at the '2026 International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress,' taking place from September 28 to October 1 in Australia.
The presentations will cover: (1) the development and skin efficacy research of a plant-based PDRN material derived from the Korean indigenous plant 'mugwort'; (2) the confirmation of efficacies related to whitening, moisturizing, skin barrier function, and microbiome balance using a new probiotic strain extracted from 'Chrysanthemum indicum'; and (3) the optimization technology for UV-blocking cosmetics, which analyzes various properties of inorganic UV blockers such as zinc oxide to derive optimal formulation conditions.
The findings are intended to be applied as core technologies for Aekyung's global cosmetic brands. The company plans to pursue patent registration and expansion of product application to enhance its technological competitiveness.
The first study, 'Research on the Discovery of Plant-Based PDRN Materials,' verifies the potential of plant-based PDRN as a substitute for animal-derived PDRN from salmon, demonstrating skin recovery, elasticity, and efficacy through mRNA sequencing. Aekyung has secured both domestic and overseas patents for this material, having developed a total of five types of plant-based PDRN from species including Brussels sprouts and birch. The collected findings are being applied to Aekyung's flagship makeup brand, 'AGE20’S.'
The second study, 'Research on the Discovery of New Probiotic Materials,' explores the use of fermented substances from a newly isolated and identified probiotic strain. Efficacies related to skin whitening, hydration, skin barrier enhancement, and microbiome balance have been confirmed, with patents for four additional new probiotic strains secured. This material may be employed in various cosmetic research domains, including exosomes and 3D artificial skin studies.
The third study focuses on the 'Optimization Technology of UV-Blocking Cosmetics,' through which Aekyung has developed optimal formulation techniques by analyzing various factors related to the size and shape of zinc oxide particles and surface coating. This innovation allows for a 27% reduction in zinc oxide content while maintaining UV-blocking effectiveness, and enhances the whitening phenomenon that occurs upon application to the skin by 75%. This technology will be applied to over-the-counter UV-blocking products in the United States, further bolstering Aekyung's competitiveness as a global total beauty company.
Aekyung Industrial's research team member Lee Hye-sook stated, 'The research findings presented at this IFSCC Congress are the culmination of our continued efforts in cosmetic material and formulation research. We aim to secure differentiated technological competitiveness through innovative research and enhance our competitiveness in the global beauty market.'
Founded for international collaboration in the field of cosmetic science and technology, the IFSCC is a global body with participation from 51 societies across approximately 81 countries. This year marks its 36th congress, themed 'SOLVING THE SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY EQUATION,' with various findings focusing on complex interactions affecting skin and hair, enhanced analytical capabilities using digital technologies, and innovative active ingredients, advanced delivery systems, and refined formulation development.
