Fermentation isn’t just a process—it’s an evolution. By harnessing the power of time, temperature, and carefully selected microorganisms, we unlock deeper potency, stability, and bioavailability in our ingredients.
We blend time-honored techniques with modern innovation—whether it’s solid-state or liquid fermentation, or aging in ceramic vessels and natural caves. Each method enhances the potency and bioavailability of our ingredients in its own unique way. Techniques like Gujeung Gupo, a time-honored Korean method of steaming and drying ingredients nine times, intensify the efficacy of natural compounds. These methods don’t just preserve nature’s power—they elevate it.
Take white rice, for example. When fermented with Monascus purpureus (red yeast), its nutrient profile transforms. The fermentation process enhances the concentration of key bioactive compounds like monacolin K, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Over time, this meticulous fermentation not only boosts its benefits but also imparts a striking pink hue, transforming humble white rice into a vibrant, potent ingredient.
This is skincare in its most evolved form—alive, potent, and perfected through time.