SickScience Labs was founded by two PhDs in genetics and bioengineering who previously researched stem-cell production, regenerative medicine, and exosomes in cancer treatment. The biotech research company now applies that background to plant-based, exosome-based skincare and hair-growth products for people seeking noninvasive approaches to skin and scalp care.
Elevai Skincare, IncPittsburgh-based Elevai Skincare, Inc. is a biotech skincare company developing exosome-based products for professional treatments and at-home care. Its Cell Zero Exosomes™ are derived from ethically sourced human umbilical cord stem cells, with formulations built on more than 15 years of stem cell and exosome research and over 1,000 clinical studies. Elevai’s system is used by more than 300 clinics and includes facial skincare as well as a scalp serum for fuller-looking hair.PITTSBURGH, PA
Sesha Skin TherapyFounded in 1996 from biomedical research by Harvard- and MIT-educated scientist Dr. Dean Hsieh, Sesha Skin Therapy makes science-based professional skincare for everyday use. Its proprietary Permeation Enhancement Technology (P.E.T.®), developed over more than 30 years, is designed to carry active ingredients into the skin’s regenerative layers; the company’s U.S. lab and headquarters produce paraben-free, non-toxic products that are never tested on animals. Sesha also supports licensed estheticians through specialist treatments, products, and professional resources.WEST CHESTER, PA
Dermegen IncWith more than 100 years of combined cosmetics and pharmaceutical experience behind it, Dermegen Inc. is a scientist-led clean-science company serving the skin-care and personal-care industry. Its Hauppauge team includes more than 20 PhD scientists and formulation chemists, who develop and substantiate proprietary technologies for brand partners, notably through fermentation-based research and skin biology testing.HAUPPAUGE, NY
BlueleneFounded by cellular biologist and human-aging scientist Dr. Kan Cao, Bluelene develops and distributes American-made skincare and hair-care products centered on patented methylene blue technology. The Bethesda-based company grew from Dr. Cao’s research into aging and childhood disease Progeria, with formulations developed in its R&D lab and applied to concerns ranging from skin aging to hair density.BETHESDA, MD