Biotec Dermocosméticos

What Biotec Dermocosméticos does

Biotec Dermocosméticos is a privately-held Brazilian B2B supplier of dermocosmetic actives, vehicle bases, and fragrances for the compounding pharmacy (magistral) market. Headquartered in São Paulo with manufacturing at the AQiA facility in Guarulhos, the company serves compounding pharmacies, physicians, nutritionists, and veterinarians across Brazil through two divisions: Human Health (nutraceuticals, dermocosmetic bases, hair care, fragrances) and Biotec Pet (veterinary nutraceuticals and topicals). The company employs 51–100 people and operates as a limited liability company (BIOTEC DERMOCOSMÉTICOS LTDA.) with no disclosed external funding.

The company's core technology is built around silanol-based (organically active silicon) compounds, biomimetic peptides, marine-derived bioactives, and proprietary vehicle/delivery systems. Key patented molecules—including Exsynutriment, Glycoxil, Bio-Arct, Osteosil, and SlimPro—are licensed from Exsymol (Monaco), while premium fragrance collections are sourced exclusively through Scentec (IFF). The proprietary portfolio spans 100+ active ingredients and 15+ dermocosmetic bases (notably Adimax, Cica.Cream, Second Skin, and a Pickering emulsion system), with documented functional benefits spanning anti-aging, metabolic health, bone/joint support, hair restoration, and mitochondrial longevity.

The business model is direct B2B sales to compounding pharmacies and healthcare professionals, supported by technical and commercial WhatsApp contacts, scientific publications, and congress participation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company operates on multi-year contracts with direct sales relationships. Distribution is single-country (domestic Brazil), with multi-channel digital presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok) and a dedicated customer billing portal (aqia.edi7.com.br). The brand is positioned as a science-backed ingredient supplier enabling personalized magistral formulations for end consumers.

Name

Biotec Dermocosméticos

Legal name

BIOTEC DERMOCOSMÉTICOS LTDA.

Website

https://biotecdermo.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biotec Dermocosméticos is a Brazilian B2B supplier of patented dermocosmetic actives, nutraceuticals, vehicle bases, and fragrances to compounding pharmacies, physicians, nutritionists, and veterinarians across Brazil, with a dedicated pet health sub-brand (Biotec Pet).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermocosmetic and nutraceutical active ingredients

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAHAH

Nutraceuticals & Functional Ingredients for Animal Diets (Probiotics, Omega-3, Joint, GI)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets

SECONDARYHLAMAEAN

Medicated Feed Additives & Premixes (Veterinary Pharmaceuticals)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Pharmaceuticals & Biologics

SECONDARYAFAJAFAF

Natural Antimicrobials & Clean-Label Preservatives (Plant Extracts, Essential Oils, Fermented Extracts)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Ingredients & Additives/Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Organic Acids, Nitrates, Cultured Dextrose)

SECONDARYCRADAFAH

Natural/Organic & Limited-Ingredient Diets

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Pet Food & Treats

Keywords

• Dermocosmetic ingredients
• Nutraceutical active ingredients
• Compounding pharmacy supplies
• Silanol biotechnology
• Pet nutraceutical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Active Ingredients and Formulations for Compounding Pharmacies: B2B sale of proprietary active ingredients and cosmetic/nutraceutical formulations to compounding pharmacies for personalized medicine preparations.
2. Veterinary Products (Biotec Pet): Specialized nutraceuticals and topical products for pets (dogs and cats) sold to veterinary practices.
3. Fragrance/Essence Products: Proprietary fragrance collections for cosmetic formulations (Biotec Emotion, Estelares, Mulheres Fantásticas, Parfums lines).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Biotec Dermocosméticos develops, manufactures and distributes proprietary active ingredients, vehicle bases, nutritional vehicles, hair care systems and fragrances for compounding pharmacies (farmácias de manipulação), physicians, nutritionists and veterinarians in Brazil. It also produces a dedicated line of pet nutraceuticals and topical products (Biotec Pet). Manufacturing is performed in-house at the AQiA factory in Guarulhos, with patented silanol, biomimetic peptide and marine-derived technologies licensed from Exsymol and distributed alongside proprietary formulations.

Product overview

Biotec Dermocosméticos is a Brazilian dermocosmetics and nutraceutical company that develops and manufactures active ingredients, vehicle bases, and fragrances for compounding pharmacies, physicians, nutritionists, and veterinarians. The company operates two main divisions: (1) Human Health - offering nutraceuticals (Exsynutriment®, Glycoxil®, Bio-Arct®, Osteosil®, SlimPro®, Modulip GC®, Lipo PS 20®, Lipo PA®, In.Cell®), dermocosmetic bases (Base Adimax®, Base Aqua Bomb®, Base Cica.Cream®, Base Nutristick®, Emulsão Pickering), hair care products (New Pro Cycle® Hair line), and fragrances (Essências collections); (2) Biotec Pet - offering pet-specific nutraceuticals (Bio-Arct Pet®, Osteopet®, Glycoxil Pet®, EXSYPET®, Modulipet®, Desmopet®). The products serve the compounding pharmacy/magistral market segment, providing science-backed active ingredients and ready-to-use vehicles for personalized formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biotec Pet: A specialized division focused on dermocosmetic and nutraceutical products for animal health and wellness, serving veterinarians and pet care.

Products and services

• Exsynutriment® Organically active silicon (silanol) active ingredient with patented high-bioavailability structure for collagen, elastin, nails, hair and blood vessel support; sold to compounding pharmacies and healthcare professionals for personalized dermocosmetic and nutraceutical formulations.
• Glycoxil® Biomimetic peptide derived from carnosine that acts at all stages of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation with deglycating, anti-glycoxidant, senolytic and anti-glycant properties; for compounding pharmacy formulations targeting anti-aging and glycation.
• Bio-Arct® Polar marine biomass from Arctic red algae rich in citrulyl-arginine dipeptide that enhances mitochondrial ATP synthesis and SIRT3 expression; for energy/mitochondrial support formulations.
• Osteosil® Patented association of phosphorus and water-soluble organic silicon (silanol) for bone and joint integrity and metabolism; sold for compounding pharmacy bone/joint formulations.
• SlimPro® Patented marine hydrolyzed peptide from blue hake (Micromesistius poutassou) that acts on satiety hormones GLP-1, CCK, PYY and agouti protein; for weight management formulations.
• Slim Green Coffee® Full biomass of Coffea robusta green coffee obtained by unique micronization, rich in phenolic compounds and chlorogenic acid; for weight management and antioxidant formulations.
• Modulip GC® Neuroprotector derived from glutamilamidoethyl indole (tryptamine metabolite) stabilized in beetroot glutamic acid that modulates cortisol levels; for stress management formulations.
• Lipo PS 20® Soy-derived functional ingredient standardized in 20% phosphatidylserine and 20% phosphatidylcholine for neuroprotection and cognitive enhancement formulations.
• Lipo PA® Phospholipid ingredient standardized in 20% phosphatidic acid and 74% phospholipids; metabolic modulator that increases muscle mass and physical resistance for sports nutrition formulations.
• In.Cell® Functional ingredient prepared from sterilized egg yolk rich in DHA, providing essential amino acids, lipids and omega 3, 6, 7, 9 fatty acids; for cellular nutrition and repair formulations.
• Hyaxel® Dermocosmetic combining low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (150–600 kDa) with silanol for a filling, firming and anti-wrinkle effect in topical formulations.
• EvenSkin A3 Association of biomimetic peptide with ALA-P (aminoethylphosphinic acid) that inhibits melanin formation and combats skin glycation caused by AGEs; for skin brightening and anti-glycation formulations.
• F. C. Oral® Association of marine-origin phospholipids (mainly phosphatidylcholine) and neutral lipids from herring roe, rich in omega-3 DHA and EPA; for anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective oral formulations.
• Desmovit® Synergistic association of Desmodium adscendens and Lithothamnium calcareum; herbal antioxidant and hepatoprotective with anti-inflammatory properties for hepatic support formulations.
• Betamune SC® Insoluble beta-glucan obtained from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, 70% purity, with immunomodulatory function for immunity-boosting formulations.
• Protein Soup Protein supplement with homemade soup flavor; base of pea protein and rice protein with yeast extract and turmeric for compounding nutritional preparations.
• Omelete de Claras Mixture for omelet preparation, composed of spray-dried egg white powder with onion flavoring, inactive dry yeast extract and silicon dioxide; for compounding nutritional preparations.
• Nourish Pro Blend of functional lipids for hair nutrition, composed of coffee polyphenols, essential fatty acids and MCT; for scalp health and hair fiber strengthening in topical formulations.
• Super Coffee Blend Mixture of roasted coffee with green coffee providing chlorogenic acid and natural caffeine for energy-supporting nutritional preparations.
• Cappuccino MCT Powdered food supplement based on MCT, coffee, coconut milk, cocoa, green tea, cinnamon and turmeric; for focus, energy and performance nutritional preparations.
• Fiber Juice Base for extemporaneous juice preparation, rich in fibers (Acacia Gum) and vitamins with antioxidants including green tea, bitter orange, ginger and turmeric.
• Base Adimax® High viscosity non-ionic cream base with non-greasy sensory profile that supports up to 50% active ingredients; for compounding personalized topical formulations.
• Base Aqigel® Anhydrous base for ointments and translucent oily gels that incorporates both water-soluble and fat-soluble active ingredients.
• Base Aqua Bomb® Non-ionic vehicle with light sensory profile that transforms into serum when 40–50% water is added, supporting up to 15% actives for compounding personalized topical formulations.
• Base Bio Serum® Ready-to-use vehicle with anionic character, rich in vegetable and natural-origin ingredients with differentiating touch from multifunctional polymers.
• Base Cica.Cream® Hydrating non-ionic base with phospholipids, PCA Na precursors and chlorophyll, forming a protective film; intended for post-dermatological procedures.
• Base Clean Soap DH® Anionic concentrated dermocosmetic base for liquid soaps, gentle and hypoallergenic with balanced pH for cleansing without aggression.
• Base Hydrafresh® Non-ionic vehicle with refreshing sensory profile, tack-free and with gel-cream characteristics for personalized dermocosmetic formulations.
• Base Inderm V® Non-ionic base with excellent absorption and spreadability, dry touch, odorless and gynecologically tested for intimate care formulations.
• Base Lecigel® Versatile 3-in-1 gelling agent combining the emulsifying properties of lecithin with texturizing and thickening properties of polymers.
• Base Nutristick® Functional base for facial and hair sticks, stick makeup and lipsticks; high vegetable content, free of silicones and petrolatum.
• Base Ômega Gold® Non-ionic base containing omega 3 and 6, with smooth and refreshing sensory profile, supporting up to 25% actives.
• Base Second Skin® Non-ionic vehicle with sophisticated dry and velvety sensory that supports up to 20% active ingredients.
• Base Skin Cell Non-ionic and non-comedogenic dermocosmetic vehicle with rapid absorption and dry touch, supporting up to 10% actives.
• Emulsão Pickering Innovative release system and texture without surfactants, using Pickering technology that stabilizes emulsion with natural solid particles.
• New Pro Cycle® Hair Shampoo Gentle cleansing shampoo free from irritant and sensitizing agents with conditioning polymers; for compounding personalized scalp and hair treatments.
• New Pro Cycle® Hair Condicionador Hair conditioner that seals cuticles and replaces Integral Hair Lipid (LCP), associating biomimetic lipids with cationic agents for personalized hair treatments.
• New Pro Cycle® Hair Leave-In Leave-in cationic lotion with high substantiveness and conditioning performance for personalized hair hydration, shine and softness treatments.
• New Pro Cycle® Hair Oil Emollient hair oil with high hydration power and dry, silky sensory that restores and protects Integral Hair Lipid.
• New Pro Cycle® Hair Tônico Alcohol-free hydrophilic vehicle that solubilizes actives such as minoxidil immediately, without alcohol, for personalized scalp treatments.
• β-White™ Biomimetic peptide encapsulated in liposomes that acts on MITF to control pigmentation, providing safe maximum brightening with luminosity effect.
• TeloDormin® Extract from dormant Narcissus tazetta bulbs that minimizes telomere erosion, preserves cell activity and reduces skin senescence.
• SWT-7® Exossoma-like bioactive with self-regenerative activity, extracted from Swertia chirata (Indian gentian flower); induces skin regeneration and improves texture.
• SKINectura® Organic botanical extract from Australian Kangaroo Paw Flower that stimulates collagen type I and elastin synthesis for dermis structure improvement.
• SkinColor® Pigments with proprietary micronization technology for covering skin imperfections with high performance and color reproducibility in personalized formulations.
• Scutaline® Biobotanical active from Scutellaria baicalensis root that limits chronic inflammation and delays the appearance of senescent (zombie) cells.
• RiceSilk SN® Ultrafine powder derived from rice (calcination product from rice husk), a sustainable alternative to synthetic amorphous silica.
• Biotec Pet Line of dermocosmetic and nutraceutical products for animal health and wellness, including oral and topical products for dogs and cats, sold to veterinary practices.
• Bio-Arct Pet® Polar marine biomass from Chondrus crispus algae patented by Exsymol; mitochondrial booster for pets that stimulates ATP synthesis.
• Osteopet® Patented molecule for bone and joint protection in dogs and cats, associating Phosphorus with Biologically Active Silicon (Silanol).
• Glycoxil Pet® Biomimetic peptide of carcinine with high bioavailability; antioxidant that combats glycation and reduces oxidative stress in pets.
• F. C. PET® Combination of marine phospholipids and neutral lipids from herring roe (caviar phospholipids); inflammatory modulator for pets.
• Desmopet® Synergistic association of Desmodium adscendens and Lithothamnium calcareum; natural hepatoprotective nutraceutical with anti-inflammatory properties for pets.
• EXSYPET® Soluble silicon form highly bioavailable for pets; essential for formation and maintenance of extracellular matrix integrity.
• Modulipet® Bioavailable and bioassimilable neuroprotector molecule for cortisol modulation and stress management in pets.
• Beta-Glucan Pet® Insoluble beta-glucan from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast; immunological booster that protects against toxins and modulates immunity in pets.
• Betafiber AV Pet® Concentrated beta-glucan fraction from Avena sativa L that reduces glucose, fat and cholesterol levels in pets.
• Aquaforte V® 100% natural ingredient from biomimetic fermentation of marine algae with bacterioplankton from the Mediterranean Sea; facial remodeling and skin regeneration.
• Aquaporine Active® AQP-3 Biopeptide derived from glutamic acid associated with silanetriol and disaccharide; promotes deep skin hydration through aquaporin-3 expression.
• Bio-Restore® Hair reconstituting complex with proprietary AminoRepair® technology that associates carbocisteine with wheat amino acids reacted with methicone for hair fiber repair.
• Capixyl® Patented anti-aging hair care complex combining a biomimetic peptide of four amino acids with red clover extract rich in biochanin A.
• Capillisil HC® Highly concentrated silanol that presents all biological properties of silanols with specific responses due to salicylate radical presence; for hair care formulations.
• Bioex® Capilar Enriched botanical complex for hair treatment, associating plant extracts and active principles including quinine, capsicum, pollen, arnica, nettle, pfaffia, egg yolk and wheat germ.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exsynutriment stimulates fibroblast activity and increases collagen, elastin, and proteoglycan production
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ExsymolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic licensing partnership for patented silanol technology (Exsynutriment) and other proprietary molecules (Osteosil, Bio-Arct). Exsymol, a Monegasque biotech company specializing in marine-based bioactive ingredients, licenses its patented molecules to Biotec for distribution in Brazil.
• Scentec (IFF - International Flavors & Fragrances)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for IFF fragrances in Brazil. Scentec is the exclusive distributor of IFF (one of the world's largest fragrance houses) enabling Biotec to offer premium fragrance collections including Biotec Emotion, Estelares, and other lines.
• AQiAcoreOthersAQiA is Biotec's manufacturing facility located in Guarulhos, São Paulo. The company provides billing services through AQiA branding for pharmacy customers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Virbac: Global animal health pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company offering the same joint, dermatological and metabolic pet-actives categories that Biotec Pet serves (Osteopet, Glycoxil Pet, F.C. Pet) — comparable on the veterinary nutraceutical side at vastly larger international scale.
• Givaudan: World's largest flavors and fragrances house with a personal care active-ingredients portfolio — directly comparable to Biotec's IFF-distributed fragrance business and overlapping bioactive specialty ingredients, operating at global scale rather than a single domestic channel.
• dsm-firmenich: Global ingredient conglomerate covering nutritional lipids, vitamins, prebiotics and personal care actives — comparable to Biotec at the broader nutraceutical/cosmetic active ingredients level, though not specialized in the Brazilian compounding-pharmacy channel.
• Symrise: Global flavors, fragrances and cosmetic ingredients supplier — directly comparable to Biotec's IFF/Scentec-distributed fragrance line, and overlaps on bioactive personal care ingredients though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Lonza Group: Swiss-based contract manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical APIs and intermediates; comparable to Biotec at the upstream specialty-ingredient tier, with broader pharma exposure but no compounding-pharmacy specialization.
• BASF (Care Chemicals & Nutrition): Global chemical major with dedicated personal care and nutrition/health ingredient divisions; comparable to Biotec at the broad dermocosmetic and nutraceutical active-ingredient tier but with vastly broader scope across geographies.
• Croda International: UK-listed specialty chemicals company with major personal care and life-sciences ingredient divisions; comparable to Biotec at the upstream active-ingredient tier but operating at global scale across multiple end-markets rather than specializing in Brazilian compounding.

Regional players

• Ouro Fino Saúde Animal: Brazilian veterinary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturer serving companion animals and livestock; directly comparable to Biotec Pet's Brazilian animal-health focus with strong domestic distribution, though operating more heavily in pharma than in dermocosmetics.

Direct peers

• Exsymol: Monaco-based biotech that develops and licenses the same patented silanol, biomimetic peptide, and marine bioactive ingredients (Exsynutriment, Glycoxil, Bio-Arct, Osteosil, SlimPro) that Biotec distributes in Brazil — a peer with identical IP origin and overlapping ingredient portfolio.
• Galena Química e Farmacêutica: Brazilian specialty manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical and dermocosmetic active ingredients to the compounding pharmacy (magistral) market — the closest direct competitor to Biotec in the same B2B channel, with overlapping nutraceutical and cosmeceutical portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/biotecnutriderm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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