Dermafirm

What Dermafirm does

DermaFirm USA, Inc. is a privately held Massachusetts corporation that operates as the authorized U.S. distributor of Dermafirm Korea, a Korean cosmeceutical brand whose products are used in 3,000+ dermatology and skincare clinics in South Korea. The U.S. entity is headquartered at 9 Bartlet Street, Andover, Massachusetts, and sells under the Dermafirm USA DBA with a registered BIOTOC sub-brand. The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify storefront at dermafirmusa.com (free U.S. shipping on retail orders of $40+) and a B2B verified professional wholesale channel requiring license, business license, and resale certificate, with wholesale pricing and free shipping on pro orders of $200+.

The product portfolio is built around proprietary Korean biotechnology platforms including multi-sourced exosomes (RX Bio Exosome Ampoule line: Power Pep, Melavita-C, Cera-HA, Sulfur AC), spicule technology (IDENEL PEPTAXEL), salmon DNA PDRN ampoules, and peptide complexes. Hardware includes FDA 510K-cleared LED therapy masks (Laudem LuminaDerm Pro), microneedling pens (CODE-X, BELLA), HIFU devices (HUTEM CELLIF), RF sculpting systems (Thermal Up), IPL home hair removal (Laudem IcePulse), and needle-free injectors (SYNA). Sub-brands include BIOTOC (pandemic-era consumer line of professional formulations), BallVic (hair and scalp care), and Laudem (cleared devices). The company holds FDA product registration, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP), and KCGMP certifications, and reports that over 30% of its workforce is dedicated to research and development. Revenue streams combine one-time retail purchases, wholesale orders, curated product bundles, and professional hardware sales priced $228 to $590.

Name

Dermafirm

Legal name

DermaFirm USA, Inc.

Website

https://dermafirmusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DermaFirm USA, Inc. is the authorized U.S. distributor of Dermafirm Korea's professional-grade Korean skincare, haircare, makeup, and FDA-cleared aesthetic devices, selling direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and to licensed professionals through a verified wholesale account program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Korean Skincare and Aesthetic Devices

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Korean skincare products
• Professional aesthetic devices
• Exosome skincare technology
• Medical-grade cosmeceuticals
• Hair loss treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Retail sales through own e-commerce storefront dermafirmusa.com targeting consumers with at-home skincare products
2. Professional/Wholesale Accounts: B2B sales to licensed professionals, MedSpas, clinics, and dermatologists with wholesale pricing, including 3-tier wholesale discount program
3. Product Bundles: Curated product bundles for specific concerns and regimens including Royal Jelly Skin Lifting Care Package and grooming bundles
4. Professional Skincare Devices: Sale of professional-grade aesthetic devices including LED therapy systems, microneedling pens, and hydro facial machines ranging from $228 to $590

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dermafirm develops, manufactures, and distributes Korean cosmeceutical skincare, haircare, and professional aesthetic devices. Its product portfolio includes anti-aging, brightening, hydrating, acne-control, and soothing skincare lines built around proprietary exosome and spicule technologies, plus FDA-cleared LED, microneedling, HIFU, and RF aesthetic devices for clinical use. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via its U.S. e-commerce storefront and through a verified wholesale program to licensed estheticians, MedSpas, clinics, and dermatologists.

Product overview

Dermafirm is a Korean skincare company and authorized U.S. distributor of Dermafirm Korea products, offering a multi-line skincare, haircare, and professional device portfolio. The consumer skincare lineup is organized around differentiated technology platforms: the RX Bio Exosome Ampoule series (Power Pep, Melavita-C, Cera-HA, Sulfur AC) leveraging exosome technology for targeted anti-aging, brightening, and hydration outcomes; the RX Hydra Exosome Line (Cleanser, Toner, Lotion, Cream) for comprehensive hydration and barrier repair; the RX Melavita-C Exosome Line for brightening; and the RX Purifying AC Exosome Line for acne-prone skin. The BIOTOC Regen Line serves as the consumer-accessible version of Dermafirm's professional formulations, combining medicinal herbs with biotechnology. Soothing Solution provides sensitive-skin relief. The professional segment spans medical-grade skincare (Elysee PN Booster, IDENEL PEPTAXEL, Intensive Repair PDRN Cream), professional devices (CODE-X Microneedling Pen, Vital Injector 3, Diasono 310, OMEGA PDT, Thermal Up, HUTEM CELLIF HIFU, SYNA Needle-Free Injector), and professional haircare. At-home skincare devices include Laudem LuminaDerm Pro (FDA 510K cleared LED mask), iLED Pro, PRITTI Cold Plasma, CareMe Pro, EPUS-Pro, and ZERO SLIM. Hair and scalp solutions include BallVic line and Laudem Follicore Elite. The portfolio also includes makeup (BOM line, Cover Flex Cushion), modeling masks, toners/mists, and premium injectable peptides for professional wellness practices. All Dermafirm-made products are FDA Registered and formulated free of the 10 harmful ingredients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOTOC: Consumer version of Dermafirm's most innovative professional line created in response to the pandemic, providing at-home access to professional skincare results. Combines traditional medicinal herbs with cutting-edge biotechnology for age-defying skincare treatments.

Products and services

• RX Bio Exosome Ampoule (Power Pep) 50ml anti-aging serum with collagen and peptides using exosome technology for skin regeneration and brightening, targeted at retail consumers and professionals seeking premium anti-aging treatments.
• RX Bio Exosome Ampoule (Melavita-C) 50ml brightening serum with niacinamide and glutathione for even skin tone and wrinkle reduction, sold as a top-selling retail item.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in 3,000+ dermatologist and skincare clinics in South Korea
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dermafirm KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized U.S. distributor of Dermafirm Korea products. Dermafirm Korea manufactures award-winning products used in over 3,000 South Korean dermatology clinics. The partnership involves importing Korean cosmeceutical formulations while maintaining U.S. regulatory compliance with FDA and Customs regulations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Jart+: Korean skincare brand with established U.S. presence offering professional/dermatologist-grade formulations with biotech positioning. Directly comparable to Dermafirm on Korean origin, medical-grade skincare positioning, and DTC-plus-professional distribution.
• Sulwhasoo: Premium Korean skincare brand from Amorepacific with strong heritage in clinical and traditional-ingredient formulations. Comparable to Dermafirm on Korean heritage, clinical-grade positioning, and international expansion.
• CosRx: Korean skincare brand focused on clinical, ingredient-led formulations with a strong U.S. DTC following. Directly comparable to Dermafirm on K-beauty origin, formulation-led product positioning, and DTC e-commerce channel.
• Alastin Skincare: Medical-grade skincare brand sold primarily through dermatologists and plastic surgeons with procedure-support product positioning. Comparable to Dermafirm on medical-grade positioning, professional-only channels, and post-procedure product categories.
• SkinMedica: Professional skincare brand sold through physicians with clinical-grade actives and procedure-related product lines. Comparable to Dermafirm on medical-grade positioning, professional dermatology channel, and clinical skincare actives.
• Peach & Lily: Korean-inspired skincare brand with strong U.S. DTC presence and retailer partnerships (e.g., Sephora). Comparable to Dermafirm on K-beauty positioning, DTC-driven growth model, and ingredient-led branding.
• PCA Skin: Professional skincare brand sold through licensed estheticians and physicians with chemical peel and clinical-grade product lines. Comparable to Dermafirm on professional-only distribution, clinical-grade formulations, and esthetician channel focus.
• iS Clinical: Skincare brand distributed through spas, medical practices, and physicians with active-ingredient formulations and treatment products. Comparable to Dermafirm on professional channel focus, medical-grade positioning, and treatment-oriented product portfolio.
• Bioelements: Professional skincare brand sold exclusively through licensed estheticians and spas with backbar product lines. Comparable to Dermafirm on esthetician-only professional channel, backbar/spa product focus, and treatment protocol support.

Broad incumbents

• Amorepacific: Korean beauty conglomerate with multiple premium skincare brands globally (Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Innisfree). Comparable to Dermafirm on Korean heritage, biotech-led skincare innovation, and global distribution ambition, but operates at far greater scale across multiple brand portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DermafirmUsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/dermafirmusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dermafirm-usa

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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