Aidance

What Aidance does

Aidance Scientific, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned therapeutic skincare company headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, founded in 2004 by Dr. Marvin Antelman. The company develops and manufactures over-the-counter topical treatments organized around its proprietary Activated Minerals® technology — a patented mineral blend of Silver Oxide, Zinc Oxide, and Magnesium Oxide engineered to support oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin. All products are produced in-house at a single FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility in Rhode Island and sold under the company's registered trademarks.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by the terrasil® brand and spans antifungal treatments (athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea), wound care (skin repair, bed sores, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers), intimate and women's skincare (balanitis relief, Femmesil®), inflammatory skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, folliculitis), and herpes symptom relief (HerpaOne®), with most SKUs offered both as individual units and as bundled treatment systems. Aidance distributes through a hybrid channel model: its own DTC e-commerce site powered by BigCommerce with Subscribe & Save subscriptions, major third-party marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart.com, eBay), and physical retail pharmacy and health chains (i-Herb, Walgreens, CVS). Products are priced in a $10–$90 range and are supported by a 90-day money-back guarantee; the company reports a sub-3% global return rate across 150 countries over a 7-year period, and claims its formulations have served millions of customers.

Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases and recurring subscriptions across DTC and marketplace channels, with brand-positioning built around steroid-free, antibiotic-free, paraben-free formulations. The company is founder-controlled (Dr. Marvin Antelman and his son Perry Antelman), with no disclosed external equity or debt funding, and is operated by a team of 11–50 employees.

Name

Aidance

Legal name

Aidance Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://aidanceproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aidance Scientific is a privately held OTC therapeutic skincare company that develops, manufactures, and sells the terrasil line of antifungal, wound care, intimate skincare, and inflammatory skin products based on its patented Activated Minerals technology, distributing through its DTC website and major US retailers and marketplaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Woonsocket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - E-commerce: Direct-to-consumer sales through official website with one-time purchases and Subscribe & Save subscription program offering 10% or more discount on recurring orders.
2. Product Sales - Retail/Marketplace: Sales through authorized online marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart.com, eBay) and retail stores (i-Herb, Walgreens, CVS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aidance Scientific manufactures and sells over-the-counter therapeutic skincare products—including antifungal ointments, wound care treatments, balanitis and intimate skin care items, and medicated cleansing bars—under brands such as terrasil®, Femmesil®, HerpaOne®, and Terragen™. Products feature the company's proprietary Activated Minerals® technology and are produced in-house at an FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The company primarily sells direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce website, with additional distribution via major online marketplaces and pharmacy retailers.

Product overview

Aidance Scientific is a skincare company offering multiple branded product lines centered around their proprietary terrasil® technology platform featuring patented Activated Minerals® for skin healing. The product portfolio includes: terrasil® branded topical treatments for fungal infections (antifungal, athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea), intimate skin conditions (balanitis relief, Femmesil® for feminine care), wound care (skin repair ointment, wound care ointment, diabetic ulcer relief), and inflammatory conditions (eczema, psoriasis, folliculitis); HerpaOne® for herpes symptom relief; and terragen™ as an additional brand. Products combine Activated Minerals with natural ingredients and some include FDA-listed active ingredients or homeopathic components. Most products are available as individual items or bundled systems, with companion cleansing bars and Subscribe & Save programs for recurring orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• terrasil: Primary brand of topical skin relief products formulated with patented Activated Minerals technology for fungal infections, wound care, and skin repair.
• femmesil
• HerpaOne
• Terragen

Products and services

• terrasil® Antifungal Treatment (MAX) Over-the-counter antifungal ointment using patented Activated Minerals technology to treat fungal skin infections including athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Sold to individual consumers via e-commerce, marketplaces, and pharmacy retailers.
• terrasil® Athlete's Foot Antifungal Ointment Soothing natural ointment that relieves itch, kills fungus, and treats athlete's foot infection using Clotrimazole (1%) combined with Activated Minerals. Targeted at individual consumers with athlete's foot.
• terrasil® Jock Itch Treatment FDA-registered jock itch treatment ointment combining Clotrimazole with Activated Minerals to relieve itching, burning, and fungal infection. Sold to individual consumers.
• terrasil® Ringworm Treatment MAX MAX strength ointment for treating ringworm fungal infections with patented Activated Minerals and Clotrimazole. Targeted at individual consumers with ringworm.
• terrasil® Tinea Treatment MAX Treatment for tinea fungal infections including tinea versicolor, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis. Sold to individual consumers.
• terrasil® Balanitis Relief Ointment Fast, natural relief ointment specifically formulated for sensitive skin affected by balanitis inflammation and irritation. Targeted at individual consumers (and at-home caregivers) dealing with balanitis.
• terrasil® Balanitis Cleansing Bar Medicated cleansing bar with Calendula and Activated Minerals for cleansing balanitis-affected intimate skin. Companion product to the Balanitis Relief Ointment.
• terrasil® Anti-Bacterial Skin Repair Ointment Wound care ointment promoting rapid healing of skin ulcers and sores with antibacterial protection and Activated Minerals. Targeted at individual consumers and at-home caregivers managing wounds and ulcers.
• terrasil® Infection-Protection Wound Care Ointment MAX Extra-strength all-natural antiseptic ointment with higher concentration of active ingredients for faster wound healing and infection protection. Targeted at consumers with more serious wound care needs.
• terrasil® Diabetic Ulcer & Sore Relief Soothing natural antiseptic ointment specifically formulated for diabetic ulcers, promoting rapid healing and preventing bacterial infection. Targeted at consumers managing diabetic ulcer care.
• terrasil® Bed Sore and Pressure Sore Relief Ointment for relief of bed sores and pressure ulcers with Activated Minerals and Calendula. Targeted at consumers and caregivers managing pressure-related skin damage.
• terrasil® Eczema & Psoriasis Severe Outbreak Ointment Steroid-free ointment for severe eczema and psoriasis outbreaks providing relief from dryness, itch, flaking, and inflammation using homeopathic ingredients. Targeted at consumers seeking steroid-free alternatives.
• terrasil® Calendula Cleansing Bar All-natural lye-free cleansing bar with Calendula, olive oil, and Activated Minerals for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. Sold as a standalone medicated soap.
• terrasil® Folliculitis Cleansing Bar Cleansing bar with Calendula, Tea Tree Oil, and Peppermint Oil for relief from folliculitis and itchy, irritated bumpy skin. Sold as a medicated soap for individual consumers.
• terrasil® Hospital-Grade Bandaging 2" x 18" flexible self-adhesive non-absorbent bandaging tape for secure wound protection and air circulation. Sold as a complement to the wound care ointments.
• terrasil® Shingles Skincare All-natural soothing ointment with skin protectants and Activated Minerals for sensitive skin potentially aggravated by shingles. Targeted at consumers seeking supportive care alongside medical shingles treatment.
• terrasil® Serious Fungal Treatment 2-Product System Complete antifungal treatment kit combining Anti-Fungal MAX Strength Ointment with Antifungal Cleansing Bar for comprehensive fungal infection treatment. Sold as a bundled system to individual consumers.
• terrasil® Serious Jock Itch Cure 2-Product System Complete jock itch treatment system combining Jock Itch MAX Strength Ointment with Antifungal Cleansing Soap Bar. Sold as a bundled system to individual consumers.
• terrasil® Serious Tinea Treatment 2-Product System Tinea treatment kit combining Tinea Anti-fungal Treatment Ointment with Tinea Antifungal Cleansing Bar. Sold as a bundled system to individual consumers.
• terrasil® Serious Balanitis Relief System Two-product kit for comprehensive balanitis relief combining ointment and cleansing bar. Sold as a bundled system to individual consumers.
• Femmesil® Cream Intimate skin care cream for feminine hygiene and relief of intimate skin irritation. Part of the Femmesil sub-brand for women.
• Femmesil® Ultra Therapy Vaginal Ointment Maximum strength vaginal ointment for intensive intimate skin care and relief. Sold to individual consumers as part of the Femmesil line.
• Femmesil® Vaginal Cleansing Soap Bar Cleansing bar specifically formulated for feminine intimate hygiene with natural ingredients. Sold as part of the Femmesil sub-brand.
• Femmesil® Ultra Therapy Vaginal Ointment & Cleansing Bar Kit Complete intimate skin care kit combining Ultra Therapy Ointment and Cleansing Bar for comprehensive feminine care. Sold as a bundled system.
• HerpaOne® Ointment All-natural ointment enhanced with Lysine and Zinc for gentle relief of genital herpes and cold sores, featuring homeopathic active ingredients. Sold to individual consumers under the HerpaOne sub-brand.
• Terragen™ Skincare Line Additional product brand under the Aidance Scientific portfolio for skin care products. Sold to individual consumers through the Aidance Scientific website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kills 99.97% of fungus in 30 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Consumer Health: Owns Canesten, Dr. Scholl's, and Coppertone. Directly competes in OTC antifungal (Canesten) and foot care, with much broader distribution and physician-detailing infrastructure globally.
• Haleon: Global consumer health powerhouse owning Lamisil AT, Voltaren, Centrum, and Sensodyne. Competes with Aidance in OTC antifungals and dermatology, but operates across many broader categories with far larger marketing and distribution scale.
• Church & Dwight: Owns Lotrimin, Batiste, Orajel, and Arm & Hammer. Lotrimin is a direct OTC antifungal competitor to Terrasil at Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon, with significantly larger marketing and shelf presence.
• Prestige Consumer Healthcare: Owns Tinactin, Compound W, Monistat, and Dermarest. Tinactin is a direct antifungal OTC competitor to Terrasil's core product line, and Monistat competes with Femmesil in feminine care.
• Galderma (Cetaphil): Owns Cetaphil and Differin; competes with Aidance in therapeutic/dermatologist-recommended skincare, particularly for eczema and sensitive skin, with much larger physician-channel presence.
• Beiersdorf (Eucerin): Owns Eucerin and Aquaphor; directly competes in medical-grade skincare for eczema, wound healing, and sensitive skin with extensive dermatology endorsement and global retail footprint.

Emerging players

• Welly (Band-Aid alternative): DTC-first wound care and first aid brand with similar e-commerce plus retail omnichannel playbook (Target, CVS). Direct peer to Aidance in OTC wound-care category with shared growth model.
• MediNatura (Heel): Homeopathic and natural OTC remedies brand selling through similar pharmacy and natural-channel distribution. Comparable as an emerging niche player using natural ingredients for dermatological and OTC indications.

Direct peers

• Combe Incorporated (Vagisil): Owner of Vagisil and Dr. Scholl's foot care; direct competitor to Aidance's Femmesil intimate care line and a peer in OTC feminine/skin treatment categories.
• Boiron: World leader in homeopathic OTC remedies with comparable go-to-market in pharmacies and natural-product retailers. Overlaps with Aidance's homeopathic-positioned SKUs (eczema/psoriasis, HerpaOne) on formulation philosophy and retail channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/terrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terrasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/naturalterrasil/?hl=en
• Xx.com/aidanceskincare

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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