DERMOkine is a defined barley seed extract, exclusively developed and produced for ORF Genetics’ skin care application, BIOEFFECT. The product contains high-quality, endotoxin-free growth factors, produced in the endosperm tissue of the barley plant (Hordeum vulgare).

The growth factors in DERMOkine are bioengineered, plant-based replicas of EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), a naturally occurring human protein.

BIOEFFECT'S TECHNOLOGY:

ORF Genetics founded BIOEFFECT following its scientists’ discovery of the method to produce the EGF replica. BIOEFFECT has since become a global success and its growing line of products is sold worldwide.

BIOEFFECT aims to restore and maintain skin’s natural youthfulness and vitality through effective biotechnological skincare products, containing healthy, pure ingredients.

When developing an effective skincare product, it is key to understand what affects skin cells’ performance and what components are vital to their healthy function. Growth factors play an important role in the regulation of cell growth and maintenance. EGF is one of the most important growth factors in the skin, as it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, helping to maintain a healthy, dense, and youthful skin. With age, production of growth factors decreases, leading to slower cell regeneration and repair, and eventually affecting skin appearance.

Topical applications of growth factors in an appropriate formulation therefore have a significant potential for reversing aging effects on the skin, as is supported by a number of clinical studies.