Fermenting Brown Rice

At our lab, we dive deep into every aspect of skincare science. From extracting and fermenting natural raw materials to granulation, formulation, and in vitro studies, we explore it all. Our mission is to transform nature’s finest ingredients into powerful skincare solutions while uncovering how they interact with and benefit the skin.

Here, innovation meets expertise. Every process is carefully designed, tested, and perfected to ensure that what starts in nature reaches your skin in its most effective form. Because for us, skincare is more than just a product—it’s a science.


NATURAL RAW MATERIALS

  • EXTRACTION
  • FERMENTATION
  • GRANULATION

Infrared: An infrared technique that effectively penetrates heat into ingredients.

Ultrasound: An ultrasonic method that extracts at low temperatures using 20–30 kHz ultrasound.

High-Frequency: A high-frequency technique used for clean beauty applications.

Distillation: A distillation method for extracting volatile and beneficial components from raw materials.

Ceramic Extraction: A traditional ceramic extraction method using porous ceramic vessels.

Chlorophyll Removal: A technique that removes chlorophyll to enhance stability and maximize the extraction efficiency of active components.

Microfluidizer: A high-pressure process that refines fluid particles into smaller, uniform sizes for enhanced performance.

Infusion: A process that utilizes natural carrier oils to extract active ingredients.

Tincture: A tincture method that uses naturally fermented ethanol to extract herbs that have been dried of moisture.

Cold Soaking & Cold Drip: A cold soaking and drip method that safely extracts heat-sensitive substances.

Pressing: A pressing method that uses physical pressure at optimal temperatures to extract pure essences.

DualSol Extraction: A method that simultaneously extracts water-soluble and oil-soluble components from natural materials.

Supercritical Extraction: A supercritical extraction method that uses fluid at pressures and temperatures above the critical point as the solvent.

Solid-State Fermentation: A fermentation method in which microorganisms are cultured on a solid medium with a specific moisture content.

Liquid Fermentation: A liquid fermentation process that can be divided into surface and submerged cultures depending on the method of oxygen dissolution into the medium.

Multi-Stage Fermentation: A continuous fermentation process that combines solid-state and liquid fermentation in two stages.

Cave Aging: A cave-aging fermentation technique using the naturally low-carbon, eco-friendly, natural refrigerators found in caves such as Mungyeong.

Ceramic Fermentation: A traditional fermentation method using porous ceramic vessels.

Nine Steamings and Nine Dryings (Gujeung Gupo): A premium traditional method of steaming and drying ingredients nine times to enhance their quality.

Spray Drying: A spray drying technique that atomizes liquid extracts into powdered form.

Freeze Drying: A freeze-drying process conducted at low temperatures to prevent heat-induced denaturation of the material.

Fluidized Bed Granulation: A fluidized bed granulation technique that adds new functionalities to powdered materials.


SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION

Here are some of the key areas we focus on.

- Unveiling the Cellular Mechanisms of Plant-Derived Saponins in Supporting Skin Elasticity

- The Role of Polyphenols in Oxidative Stress Reduction and Skin Barrier Strengthening

- Exploring the Fermentation-Enhanced Bioavailability of Rice Bran Antioxidants

- Adaptogenic Botanicals: Mechanisms Behind Stress-Induced Skin Recovery

- Fucoidan’s Impact on Collagen Synthesis and Cellular Regeneration in Skin


FORMULATION RESEARCH

Here are some of the key areas we focus on.

- Advanced Skin Absorption Mechanisms of Nano Emulsions for Active Ingredient Delivery

- Optimizing Stability and Efficacy in Multi-Phase Emulsion Systems

- Encapsulation Techniques for Volatile Botanical Extracts in Sustained-Release Formulations

- Designing pH-Responsive Hydrogel Systems for Targeted Skin Hydration

- Impact of Lipid-Based Micellar Systems on Enhanced Skin Penetration