Dieckmann

What Dieckmann does

Dieckmann (深圳市迪克曼生物科技有限公司) is a Shenzhen-based B2B manufacturer of functional small-molecule active ingredients for the global cosmetics and personal care industry, founded in 2019 by Yang Chaowen under the Shenzhen Peacock Talent program. The company focuses on three product families: ceramides (including first-in-class C46 ultra-long chain EOP, EOS, OP, and botanical NP variants), peptides (anti-glycation carnosine derivatives), and retinoid hybrids (retinoic acid ceramide S). Its underlying technology combines a proprietary AI molecular design platform with small-molecule precision targeting modification and green synthesis processes, enabling first-in-class structural innovations such as C46 ceramide EOP (CAS 2922747-35-9) and the world's first retinoic acid ceramide. The company holds over 90 invention patent applications with 65+ ceramide-specific filings, and has secured three NMPA new cosmetic ingredient registrations in 2025-2026.

Dieckmann's commercial model is a direct B2B sales motion targeting cosmetics and skincare brands, medical aesthetic clinics, hair care brands, mother-and-baby care manufacturers, and health/wellness companies globally. Revenue is generated through one-time ingredient sales (active raw materials in various specifications and liposome/nanoemulsion formulations) complemented by professional technical services including formulation optimization, efficacy validation, and market trend analysis. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers contact the company directly for quotes. The company has no public listing and is privately held by the founder, with a strategic investment from Yunnan Botanee Bio Technology Group in May 2024. Marketing channels center on the corporate website, industry conferences (IFSCC, PCHi, SIA), academic publications, and industry awards, with the company having won the 2026 PCHi Fengdan Gold Award for Skin Barrier Repair, the 2025 L'Oréal BIG BANG Beauty Tech Co-Creation Award, and multiple Ringier Innovation Technology Awards.

Name

Dieckmann

Legal name

深圳市迪克曼生物科技有限公司

Website

https://cn.dkmbio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dieckmann is a Shenzhen-based B2B manufacturer of ceramide, peptide, and retinoid active ingredients for global cosmetics and personal care brands, using AI molecular design and green synthesis to produce first-in-class novel ingredients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Active Ingredients

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (IMAEABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Cosmetic active ingredients
• Ceramide raw materials
• Skincare ingredient manufacturer
• Peptides and retinoids
• Personal care materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Active Ingredients Supply: Dieckmann supplies high-quality active raw materials including ceramides, peptides, and retinoid series to global cosmetics and beauty brands. The company provides raw material products with various specifications and formulations (liposome, nanoemulsion, microemulsion, etc.) for different application scenarios.
2. Customized Solutions and Technical Services: Beyond supplying quality raw materials, Dieckmann provides comprehensive technical support and application solutions including formula optimization, efficacy validation, and market trend analysis to help customers enhance product competitiveness.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dieckmann manufactures and supplies functional small-molecule cosmetic active raw materials — primarily ceramides (including patented C46 ultra-long chain ceramide EOP, ceramide EOS, ceramide OP, plant-source ceramides), retinoid/retinol derivatives, and peptide series — to global cosmetics, skincare, medical-aesthetic, hair-care, mother-and-baby, and wellness brands. Beyond raw material supply, the company delivers customized application solutions including formula optimization, efficacy validation, and market trend analysis to support customers' finished product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DKM-EOP® C46 Gold Ceramide EOP (DKM-EOP® 黄金神经酰胺EOP) Bio-mimetic C46 ultra-long chain ceramide EOP produced via small-molecule precision targeting modification technology; activates six core epidermal proteins for skin barrier reconstruction, with claimed 97.19% IL-6 inhibition at 1 mM. Targeted at cosmetics, skincare, and medical-aesthetic brands formulating barrier-repair, soothing, and protein-level skincare products.
• SuperCera™ EOS (神经酰胺EOS) China's first registered innovative C46 ceramide EOS (INCI: Ceramide EOS), developed with AI design and pharmaceutical synthesis technology; targets hypersensitivity factors (e.g., 34% TRPV-1 inhibition at 0.025%) and breaks the dry-sensitive-aging cycle. Suited to medical-aesthetic post-repair, sensitive skin soothing, and anti-aging co-formulation use cases.
• SuperCera™ Royal Jelly (OP) (王浆酸神经酰胺OP) Royal jelly acid ceramide combining 10-HDA (royal jelly acid) with ceramide, designed to provide 8x repair power vs. royal jelly acid alone and a three-dimensional light-damage repair matrix addressing photoaging (sun damage, darkening, aging). Lipidosome-grade (LP2) format available for enhanced bioavailability; for anti-photoaging skincare brands.
• SuperCera™ Retinoic (S) (视黄酸神经酰胺S) World's first retinoic acid ceramide combining retinol anti-aging activity with ceramide barrier repair; resolves the traditional retinol 'high efficacy but irritating' pain point, with claimed 13x cell vitality improvement vs. traditional retinol and smart transdermal delivery. For anti-aging skincare brands seeking effective yet gentle retinol alternatives.
• Plant-Source Ceramide Series (青刺果神经酰胺, 橄榄神经酰胺 etc.) Second-generation plant-derived ceramides leveraging green, sustainable sourcing and supported by 65+ patents covering new molecular structures and uses. Includes green plum ceramide NP (with claimed 187.5% CAT activity increase at 125 ppm) and olive ceramide NP variants. Targeted at brands seeking natural, plant-based barrier-repair ingredients.
• DKM-NP® Olive-N2 Olive Ceramide NP Olive-oil-based ceramide NP (INCI: Ceramide NP) with patent protection for natural green sourcing and multiple efficacies. For natural and sustainable skincare formulations requiring ceramide NP functionality.
• DKMPep® Anti-Glycation Peptide (脱羧肌肽盐酸盐) Anti-glycation peptide (decarboxylated carnosine hydrochloride) with patent-protected advanced anti-glycation performance over regular carnosine. For anti-aging and glycation-defense skincare and supplement formulations.
• DKMPep® Antioxidant Peptide (肌肽, Carnosine) Carnosine-based antioxidant peptide offering dual anti-glycation and anti-oxidation protection. For skincare and health/wellness products targeting oxidative stress and skin aging.
• Customized Ingredient Solutions & Technical Services Bundled with ingredient supply: customized formulation development, formula optimization, efficacy validation, and market trend analysis support, plus application solutions including liposome, nanoemulsion, and microemulsion formats. For cosmetics, skincare, medical-aesthetic, hair-care, and mother-and-baby brand customers developing differentiated end products.

Quantifiable outcome

• C46黄金神经酰胺EOP inhibits IL-6 expression by 97.19% at 1mM concentration, outperforming traditional ceramide NP
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• 广东药科大学 (Guangdong Pharmaceutical University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Joint research partnership with Guangdong Pharmaceutical University resulted in publication of research paper 'Synthesis of Novel C46 Ceramide and Its Skin Barrier Repair Effect Validation through Molecular Dynamics and Cellular Experiments' in Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy. This academic validation provides scientific backing for C46 gold ceramide EOP's mechanism and efficacy.
• 深圳技术大学药学院 (Shenzhen Technology University School of Pharmacy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep industry-academia cooperation with Shenzhen Technology University School of Pharmacy for talent cultivation and technology R&D. This collaboration bridges theory and practice, develops compound talents with professional skills and innovation capabilities, injects fresh blood into the enterprise, and enhances R&D and talent reserve competitiveness.
• IFSCC (国际化妆品化学家学会联盟)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDieckmann presented two major ceramide research achievements at IFSCC 2025 (35th International Cosmetics Science Conference) in Cannes, France. IFSCC is known as the 'Nobel Prize of Cosmetics'. Dieckmann showcased C46 gold ceramide EOP and green plant-source 青刺果 ceramide NP, representing Chinese innovation ceramide technology on the world stage.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bloomage Biotechnology: China's leading hyaluronic acid and bioactive ingredient manufacturer. Closely comparable to Dieckmann as a domestic Chinese specialty cosmetic ingredient supplier with proprietary fermentation/synthesis IP, B2B GTM into global brands, and aggressive investment in novel ingredient registrations (e.g., NMPA new ingredients).

Broad incumbents

• Evonik Industries (Care Solutions): Global specialty chemicals major with a large personal care ingredients portfolio including ceramides, peptides, and retinoids. Comparable to Dieckmann in product category overlap, but with vastly greater scale, global manufacturing footprint, and entrenched brand-customer relationships.
• dsm-firmenich: Global leader in nutrition, health, and personal care ingredients including ceramides (e.g., SYN-CERAMIDES portfolio). Direct category overlap with Dieckmann's ceramide focus, but at significantly larger scale, with global R&D and regulatory dossiers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Croda International: Global specialty ingredients supplier serving personal care, life sciences, and industrial markets. Comparable in product category (skin active ingredients, ceramides, peptides, retinol derivatives) and B2B GTM into cosmetics brands, but operates at much greater scale with broader portfolio.
• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (Clariant): Specialty phospholipids and ceramide-based ingredient supplier for cosmetics. Direct product category overlap with Dieckmann's ceramide focus and comparable B2B model into skincare brands, with broader portfolio and deeper regulatory infrastructure.
• BASF Personal Care: Global specialty chemicals major with extensive personal care ingredients portfolio including peptides, ceramides, and UV-active ingredients. Comparable B2B GTM and category overlap with Dieckmann, with substantially greater R&D and global manufacturing scale.
• Symrise (Diana Food + Cosmetic Ingredients): Global manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic active ingredients. Overlaps with Dieckmann in functional skincare actives and botanical-derived ingredients, with broader portfolio across fragrance and food.
• Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare): Specialty ingredient supplier for personal care and pharmaceuticals. Comparable in offering skin barrier and active ingredient solutions to cosmetics brands, with strong presence in Asia and global regulatory infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Mibelle Biochemistry: Swiss developer of novel bioactive cosmetic ingredients using proprietary delivery systems and biotechnology. Comparable to Dieckmann in the niche of novel bio-mimetic active ingredients with strong IP and IP-protected innovations targeting premium skincare brands.
• Provital Group: Spanish specialty ingredient supplier focused on natural and biotech-derived active ingredients for cosmetics. Comparable niche positioning to Dieckmann as a focused specialty ingredient innovator targeting skincare brands with proprietary active ingredient platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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