BioSpectrum
BioSpectrum is a South Korean B2B manufacturer of functional cosmetic raw materials derived from Korean biodiversity, operating three certified production centers and supplying natural extracts, PDRN variants, fermentation ingredients, and EV/exosome-based actives to global cosmetics manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersSeongnam, South Korea
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BioSpectrum does
BioSpectrum Corporation (바이오스펙트럼 주식회사) is a South Korea-based B2B manufacturer and supplier of functional cosmetic raw materials founded in 2000 and listed on the K-OTC market under ticker A29. The company develops ingredients from approximately 8,000 species of natural organisms and microorganisms native to the Korean peninsula, including materials sourced from Jeju Island's UNESCO Natural Heritage ecosystem. Its technology portfolio spans four core capability areas: natural material extraction and application, physiological active compound development, fermentation-derived ingredients (including PDRN variants from vegan and microbial sources), and extracellular vesicle (EV/exosome) technology exemplified by MiLacCle (Lactobacillus rhamnosus BS-Pro-08 derived) and CJEV (Camellia japonica flower-derived).
The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint across three certified centers: the Jeju NPP Center (primary natural extract production with 200 tons annual capacity, COSMOS/ISO/EFfCI-GMP certified), the Osan BCP Center (final cosmetic raw material production with EFfCI-GMP, ISO 9001/14001 certification), and the Osan Fermentation Center. BioSpectrum holds 150 domestic and international patents and has published 165 academic papers, with proprietary ingredient brands including Zichi (scalp/hair care), MiLacCle (slimming), ExoRosa and RoseStem (Damask rose exosomes), a 10+ SKU PDRN line, the CofiCle upcycled coffee grounds extract, and OTF technology-based oil/butter delivery systems.
BioSpectrum generates revenue through B2B sales of cosmetic and biotech raw materials to domestic and international cosmetics manufacturers and brands, distributing via direct enterprise sales ([email protected]) and a dedicated ingredient e-commerce platform (ebiospectrum.kr) for sample browsing and requests. Go-to-market is anchored on enterprise field sales supported by participation in major international exhibitions (PCHi Hangzhou, in-cosmetics Korea, Aroma Expo, WCHR, ICPI Week). The CEO, Park Deok-hoon, is referenced in company materials as having grown the business to 10 billion KRW in sales as a personal career milestone.
BioSpectrum firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BioSpectrum
- Legal name
- Biospectrum Corporation (바이오스펙트럼 주식회사)
- Website
- https://biospectrum.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- BioSpectrum is a South Korean B2B manufacturer of functional cosmetic raw materials derived from Korean biodiversity, operating three certified production centers and supplying natural extracts, PDRN variants, fermentation ingredients, and EV/exosome-based actives to global cosmetics manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BioSpectrum industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cosmetic Raw Materials
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives (EUAAAIAK)
Keywords
Where BioSpectrum is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seongnam
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
BioSpectrum business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Cosmetic Raw Material Sales: BioSpectrum generates revenue primarily through the sale of functional cosmetic and biotech raw materials to cosmetics manufacturers and brands. The company sells ingredients through its e-commerce platform (ebiospectrum.kr) and direct B2B sales. Key product lines include natural extracts, fermented ingredients, PDRN compounds, essential oils, natural colorants, and proprietary technology-based materials.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
BioSpectrum product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioSpectrum discovers, develops, and manufactures functional cosmetic raw materials derived from natural Korean biological resources for B2B customers. The company produces natural extracts, fermented ingredients, PDRN compounds, exosome-based materials, essential oils, natural colorants, and callus culture extracts through three dedicated manufacturing centers (Jeju NPP, Osan BCP, and Osan Fermentation Center). Products target skin care, hair/scalp care, anti-aging, whitening, and slimming applications for cosmetics manufacturers and brands globally.
Product overview
BioSpectrum is a global cosmetics and biotechnology company specializing in natural ingredient research and development. The company operates three manufacturing centers in Korea (Jeju NPP, Osan BCP, Osan Fermentation Center) and offers an extensive portfolio of cosmetic raw materials. Key product lines include: Natural Colorants (oil-soluble and water-soluble varieties), PDRN-based ingredients (plant-derived and fermentation-derived including KefiLac-PDRN and ReBrew-PDRN), Damask Rose ingredients (ExoRosa, RoseStem, Rose Oil, Rose PDRN-A), multi-functional extracts (Zichi for hair care, CofiCle for upcycling, Peminto for skin barrier, AntiOx-8 for antioxidant, MiLacCle for slimming), OTF Technology platform (BioShea, BioDongbaek, Astasome), and essential oils (10 varieties). The company also produces white poplar bark extract, green lingzhi extract (AGL-E), and camellia flower EVs (CJEV).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Zichi: Purple Gromwell (지치) root extract-based ingredient for hair and scalp care, promoting hair cell proliferation, scalp moisturizing, and anti-aging effects.
- PDRN Line
- ExoRosa
- RoseStem
- MiLacCle
- CofiCle
- OTF Technology
Products and services
- Natural Colorants (Oil-soluble and Water-soluble varieties) Oil-soluble (Natural BeRed LO, Natural BeRed HO, Natural BeGreen HO) and water-soluble (Natural BeRed HW, Natural BeBlue HW, Natural BeYellow HW, Natural BeGreen HW, Natural BeBrown LW) natural colorants for cosmetics manufacturers seeking clean beauty colorant alternatives.
- Zichi Purple Gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) root extract-based ingredient for hair and scalp care. Promotes hair dermal papilla cell proliferation (+41.4%), hyaluronic acid synthesis (+16.1%), and reduces MMP-1 expression (-23%).
- CofiCle Upcycled coffee grounds extract ingredient for skin barrier strengthening, scalp improvement, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant efficacy. Published in Korean Journal of Beauty Science (2026).
- MiLacCle Extracellular vesicles (EVs) from Lactobacillus rhamnosus BS-Pro-08 (kefir grain-derived) for slimming and anti-cellulite effects via PPARγ/C/EBPα inhibition and EV-enhanced lipolysis. Also provides skin moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, whitening, and skin longevity benefits. Research published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025).
- ExoRosa (Damask Rose Callus Exosome) Damask rose callus-derived exosome for anti-inflammatory, collagen synthesis, and anti-aging effects. Natural, vegan, and organic certified.
- RoseStem (Damask Rose Callus Culture Extract) Damask rose callus culture extract for moisturizing and hyaluronic acid synthesis. In vitro efficacy confirmed.
- Bulgarian Damask Rose Essential Oil Steam-distilled essential oil from Bulgarian Damask roses with anti-depressant, anti-wrinkle, anti-aging properties and calming, moisturizing, and relaxation effects.
- PDRN Ingredient Line (Vegan PDRN variants) Vegan PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) ingredients derived from diverse botanical and microbial sources including: Cent PDRN (Centella asiatica), Spiru PDRN (Spirulina), Spina PDRN (Spinach), Pink PDRN-A (Cherry Blossom), Moon PDRN-A (Evening Primrose), Baekil PDRN-A (Crape Myrtle flower), Lotu-PDRN-A (Lotus flower), Viola PDRN-A (Pansy), Rosal PDRN-A (Eustoma), Rose PDRN-A (Damask Rose), KefiLac-PDRN (Lactobacillus rhamnosus), and ReBrew-PDRN (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Applications include anti-aging, moisturizing, whitening, collagen synthesis, and skin calming.
- OTF Technology Products (BioShea, BioDongbaek, Astasome) Oil Transforming Technology (OTF) that enhances utilization of oil and butter raw materials in cosmetic formulations. Includes BioShea (30% shea butter), BioDongbaek (100% camellia oil), and Astasome (astaxanthin oleoresin).
- Multi-Active Complex Water Series Series of multi-functional complex ingredients including AllYounging M (anti-aging), AllWhitening M (whitening), AllBarrier M (skin barrier), AllSoothing M (soothing), and AllHair M (hair care) for comprehensive skin and hair care solutions.
- CleanY Lactobacillus rhamnosus BS-Pro-08 derived ingredient (Lactobacillus bioengineered cyclophilin) for vaginal health applications. KSBB published paper on functional effects.
- DeoFlo Crape myrtle flower extract for body odor inhibition targeting S. hominis bacteria that cause body odor. Related to patent for body odor inhibiting composition.
- White Poplar Bark Extract Patent-registered extract for skin barrier strengthening and moisturizing. Increases Claudin-1, Filaggrin expression and promotes hyaluronic acid synthesis.
- AGL-E (Green Lingzhi Extract) Ganoderma lucidum (lingzhi) extract with approximately 14x higher Lucidenic Acid A than regular lingzhi. Provides skin barrier strengthening, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infection benefits.
- CJEV (Camellia Japonica EVs) Camellia japonica (winter rose) flower-derived extracellular vesicles for menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS) relief. Non-hormonal solution blocking alpha-CGRP signal.
- Gosori Upcycling ingredient from makgeolli (Korean traditional rice wine) residue. Anti-aging, whitening, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.
- Peminto Peppermint extract containing menthol, menthone, limonene. Supports skin barrier strengthening through keratinocyte differentiation, tight junction gene expression, and cortisol activity inhibition.
- AntiOx-8 Complex antioxidant ingredient for skin barrier improvement, oxidative stress relief, and anti-aging. Removes reactive oxygen species (ROS) and provides immune regulation.
- Essential Oils (10 varieties) Collection of 10 varieties of essential oils and flower extracts showcased at AROMA EXPO 2026, including Bulgarian Damask Rose Essential Oil and other botanical essential oils for cosmetic formulations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Jeju NPP Center annual processing capacity of 200 tons of raw materials
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use BioSpectrum
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
BioSpectrum technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
BioSpectrum partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BioSpectrum competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Givaudan: Swiss global leader in flavors, fragrances, and active cosmetic ingredients with extensive natural and biotech ingredient portfolios. Comparable as a producer of specialty cosmetic actives sold B2B to brand owners, but operates at vastly greater scale with broader product breadth than BioSpectrum's natural-Korean focus.
- International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF): Global specialty ingredients major whose Health & Biosciences division supplies cosmetic actives, probiotics, and fermentation-derived ingredients. Directly comparable as a B2B supplier of biotech and natural cosmetic ingredients to brand manufacturers worldwide.
- Symrise: German flavor and nutrition company with a sizeable cosmetic ingredients division including Diana (natural extracts) and probiotic actives. Comparable due to fermentation-derived and botanical actives for personal care, though serving global brands at much larger scale than BioSpectrum.
- Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company whose Personal Care business supplies specialty actives, botanical extracts, and biotech ingredients to cosmetic brands globally. Highly comparable function and go-to-market, though product portfolio is far broader and includes ester and polymer chemistries outside BioSpectrum's scope.
- Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals major with a Care Solutions division producing biotech and fermentation-derived cosmetic actives (e.g., ceramides, biosurfactants). Comparable as a developer and supplier of high-tech cosmetic raw materials including fermentation-derived and probiotic ingredients.
- Amorepacific: Korean beauty conglomerate with internal ingredient innovation (e.g., green tea, ginseng bioactives) and a sizable B2B ingredient supply through subsidiaries. Comparable because of the Korean biodiversity sourcing model and proprietary bioactive platform, though primarily a brand owner rather than a pure ingredient supplier like BioSpectrum.
Direct peers
- Clariant (Active Ingredients): Swiss specialty chemical company and BioSpectrum's 2016 strategic investor ($8.4M). Clariant's Care Chemicals business produces and distributes natural and biotech cosmetic ingredients globally; the most directly comparable peer given overlapping ingredient categories and the explicit commercial relationship.
- Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare): French specialty ingredient supplier owned by Air Liquide, producing biotech actives, natural extracts, and excipients for cosmetic and personal care formulations. Comparable as a mid-size specialist in cosmetic innovation ingredients with similar B2B brand-owner customer base.
- Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (Uniprof): Acquired by Uniprof in 2017, develops and supplies phospholipid, probiotic, and biotech active ingredients for premium cosmetic brands. Closely comparable as a specialty biotech actives supplier targeting independent and prestige cosmetic brands with technically validated, marketing-ready ingredients.
- COSMAX: Korea's largest cosmetic ODM/contract manufacturer with proprietary R&D on natural and functional ingredients for global and indie brands. Comparable as a Korean-headquartered supplier of proprietary functional cosmetic ingredients with international brand customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BioSpectrum social profiles
Digital presenceBioSpectrum compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
BioSpectrum financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BioSpectrum leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BioSpectrum funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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BioSpectrum M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BioSpectrum
What does BioSpectrum do?
BioSpectrum discovers, develops, and manufactures functional cosmetic raw materials derived from natural Korean biological resources for B2B customers. The company produces natural extracts, fermented ingredients, PDRN compounds, exosome-based materials, essential oils, natural colorants, and callus culture extracts through three dedicated manufacturing centers (Jeju NPP, Osan BCP, and Osan Fermentation Center). Products target skin care, hair/scalp care, anti-aging, whitening, and slimming applications for cosmetics manufacturers and brands globally.
Is BioSpectrum a public or private company?
BioSpectrum is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BioSpectrum founded?
BioSpectrum was founded in 2000. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is BioSpectrum based?
BioSpectrum is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does BioSpectrum make money?
One revenue line is on record: cosmetic Raw Material Sales.
Who are BioSpectrum's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Givaudan, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Symrise, Croda International, Evonik Industries and Amorepacific. Direct peers are Clariant (Active Ingredients), Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare), Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (Uniprof) and COSMAX.
Does BioSpectrum have an API?
No public API is recorded for BioSpectrum.
What industry is BioSpectrum in?
BioSpectrum's product category is Cosmetic Raw Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAAIAK, Bio-based Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Specialty Bioactives. Its NAICS code is 32561 and its SIC code is 2844.