GLYCARE® SK

Resilience born in life's first moments


Modern skin is caught in a cycle of sensitivity

In today's world, skin faces constant pressure - not only from UV exposure and pollution, but also from the potent skincare actives and aesthetic procedures that have become part of daily routines but may lead to unintended complications.

As a result, the skin's barrier weakens. Inflammation, discomfort, and redness follow, and over time, skin becomes more fragile and reactive.

When resilience is compromised, skin falls behind.



HMOs: from life's first protection to skin's regeneration

Remarkable strength is born in the very first moments of life. Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are unique sugar molecules naturally present in mother's milk.

They program the resilience that equips newborns to adapt, recover, and thrive.

At dsm-firmenich, we translate nature's blueprint into powerful skincare solutions through advanced biotechnology.

Introducing GLYCARE® SK, the benefits of nature's most potent formula to skincare


Resilience and protection,
replicated through
precision fermentation

Backed by the world's largest fully integrated HMOs biotech capacity, we use precision fermentation to replicate the exact structures found in mother's milk - without any human-derived materials.

Bioidentical.
Built at biotech scale.
IP protected.

It's the ultimate protocol for sensitive skin.
Life inspired. Science enhanced.

Introducing GLYCARE® SK, the benefits of nature's most potent formula to skincare

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Unlocking biotech HMO's potential in skincare

GLYCARE® SK RENEW

The repair specialist

BARRIER
-19% 
TEWL vs placebo after 2 months, confirming barrier repair and reinforcement

ERYTHEMA
-38% 
in redness and erythema vs placebo after 2 months

COLLAGEN
+60% 
Colagen | In vitro

GLYCARE® SK RENEW

Everyday resilience for sensitive skin

BARRIER
-16% 
TEWL vs placebo after 2 months, supporting barrier strength

HYDRATION
+13% 
hydration vs placebo after 1 month

REDNESS
-3.5% 
Visible reduction in redness vs placebo after 2 months

GLYCARE® SK RENEW

Progressive reduction of visible erythema over time.

Inspired by life.
Replicated responsibly.

BIO-RESPONSIBLE

  • Circular lactose* feedstock
  • Renewable-powered EU manufacturing
  • Measured carbon footprint & Scope 3 roadmap

*The lactose we use is valorized from whey (lactoserum), a by-product of cheese production. It is responsibly sourced with full traceability and produced to high standards in Germany.

BIO-INSPIRED

  • Native to early-life biology
  • Nature's blueprint for resilience
  • Translated to skin barrier protection

BIO-IDENTICAL

  • Precision fermentation
  • Defined, pure molecule
  • Consistent & scalable

 

We're Beauty & Care:
A House of Science beyond Wellbeing. 

Partner with us to co-create high-performance formulations for sensitive skin - designed to meet modern expectations across global markets, from North Asia to the rest of the world.