Cosmax Scales Up Beauty Device Market...Develops 'Smart Delivery System' with University of Tokyo and Seoul National University

Tripartite Joint Research with Leading Universities of Korea and Japan
Commercialization of Device-Responsive Solutions Using Ultrasound and Microcurrents Planned Within the Year

Cosmax, a cosmetics Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), announced on January 22 that it is joining forces with the University of Tokyo and Seoul National University to target the global beauty market. The three parties plan to develop a new solution that applies the principles of drug delivery system technology to cosmetics and unveil it within the year.

On this day in Tokyo, Japan, Cosmax announced that it had signed a tripartite research agreement with Seoul National University and the University of Tokyo for global joint research. The signing ceremony was attended by Seokgyun Yoon, Head of the BI (Bio Innovation) Lab at Cosmax BTI, Horacio Cabral, Professor of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Tokyo, and Yeon Lee, Professor of the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University College of Natural Sciences.

At the business agreement ceremony held at the University of Tokyo, (from left) Seokgyun Yoon, Head of BI Lab at Cosmax BTI R&I Unit, Horacio Cabral, Professor of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Tokyo, and Yeon Lee, Professor of the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University College of Natural Sciences, are posing for a commemorative photo. Provided by Cosmax

Cosmax and the joint research team plan to complete the development of the delivery system within the year and move toward commercialization. They are focusing on the rapidly growing home beauty device market by applying the principles of medical procedures to cosmetics and advancing research on skin delivery systems that enhance the absorption of active ingredients.

The core of the project is to develop new polymer nanoparticles that work in conjunction with beauty devices, enabling more efficient delivery of active ingredients to the skin when the device is in operation. The goal is to create a precision skin delivery system that selectively delivers and releases ingredients to specific areas by changing the structure of nanoparticles in response to stimuli such as ultrasound, microcurrents, heat, or light (LED).

Cosmax will oversee the overall project design and the commercialization strategy for the smart delivery system. The University of Tokyo and Seoul National University will be responsible for the design, surface modification, and development of the environmentally responsive smart delivery system.

Going forward, Cosmax is considering expanding the nanoparticles developed through joint research into various formats, such as device-specific ampoules, smart patches, and intelligent mask packs. The company also plans to establish a smart cosmetic platform that helps maintain optimal skin condition.

A Cosmax representative stated, "This joint project is an innovative initiative led by Cosmax that combines advanced nano-bio delivery system technology with K-beauty R&D expertise," adding, "We will lead the smart cosmetic category that bridges beauty devices and cosmetics, providing differentiated solutions to global clients."