Core Technologies & Patents
The cosmetic ingredient industry combines the characteristics of a technology-intensive materials industry (the nature of high technology) with the trend-sensitive characteristics of the cosmetics industry (the nature of fashion). This means that success requires not only advanced technological capabilities, but also a deep understanding of markets and consumers.
Sunjin Beauty Science began by learning from advanced material technologies developed in leading countries, but has since grown into a company that leads global technology trends. Every year—and even every month—the company continuously introduces products that are both “Global First” and “Global Only.” This sustained innovation is possible because Sunjin Beauty Science integrates consumer perspectives into its core technologies and rapidly brings trend-driven products to market.
Platform Technologies
1. Nanotechnology: Nano Powder Morphology Control
Since developing spherical nano-powder manufacturing technology in 2002, Sunjin Beauty Science has continuously advanced its R&D efforts and, in 2019, became the first in the world to introduce rod-shaped zinc oxide. Compared to conventional spherical nano zinc oxide, rod-shaped zinc oxide significantly reduces whitening while enhancing UV protection performance, effectively overcoming the limitations of inorganic sunscreens.
2. Encapsulation / Hybridization Technology
By combining nano-powder manufacturing technology with micro-bead production technology, Sunjin Beauty Science develops and mass-produces world-class UV protection ingredients. This proprietary encapsulation and hybridization technology is exclusively owned by Sunjin Beauty Science.
Encapsulated UV protection ingredients developed using this technology reduce the whitening effect and heavy skin feel associated with inorganic sunscreens, while minimizing skin irritation caused by organic UV filters. As a result, they deliver premium UV protection materials that enhance both sensory performance and product stability.
3. Hectorite-Based Emulsifiers and Thickeners
Sunjin Beauty Science became the second company in the world to successfully develop and commercialize surface treatment technology for hectorite. Building on this achievement, the company developed ECODROPGEL, the world’s first silicone-free, hectorite-based moisture-release W/O emulsification technology.
4. Active Ingredients Delivery System
Sunjin Beauty Science develops a wide range of skincare ingredients based on hectorite. This system utilizes the principle of forming a “House of Cards” structure within cosmetic formulations using the plate-like structure of hectorite. The key advantage of this technology lies in its ability to effectively encapsulate and deliver multiple active ingredients to the skin within this unique structure.
Based on this platform development strategy, Sunjin Beauty Science is introducing third-generation skincare ingredients.
1. Hectorite Surface Treatment (Hectorite + DDAC): Surface treatment technology applied to hectorite.
2. Oil Gel Development (Hectogel): Creation of oil gels using surface-treated hectorite.
3. Hybrid Emulsifier (2D Hybrid Emulsifier): A new emulsification system created by adding emulsifiers to oil gels.
4. Ceraplex: Strengthens the skin barrier by incorporating ceramides.
5. Actiplex: A customized functional ingredient series created by incorporating various active ingredients.
Through this step-by-step development process, Sunjin Beauty Science continues to maximize the potential of hectorite and deliver innovative skincare ingredients.
5. Micro Bead Manufacturing
Leveraging its unique capability to manufacture both organic and inorganic micro beads, the company became the first in the world to develop silica composite beads as an alternative to plastic beads. This innovation responds to the global demand for “microplastic-free” cosmetic solutions.
6. Surface Treatment Technology
Since the 1960s, fatty acid surface treatment has been the most widely used technology. However, due to hydrolysis and odor issues, silicone oil-based treatments became dominant after the 1980s. Recently, as demand for eco-friendly cosmetics has increased, customer requirements for silicone-free solutions have grown.
In response, Sunjin Beauty Science became the first in the world to develop and commercialize fatty alcohol-based surface treatment technology in 2017. This technology offers superior resistance to hydrolysis compared to fatty acid treatments and is actively promoted as one of the company’s core technologies in both domestic and global markets.
7. Cosmetic Formulation Technology
Sunjin Beauty Science has developed the world’s first and only silicone-free moisture-release skincare formulations, as well as ceramide W/O formulation stabilization technology. These achievements represent a significant breakthrough. Ingredient technology and formulation technology are inseparable—no matter how advanced an ingredient may be, its value cannot be fully realized without effective formulation. Higher formulation quality maximizes ingredient potential and drives market success.
8. Intellectual Property Portfolio
1) Domestic Registered Patents
| NO. | Right Type | Category | Title | Applicant | Registration No. | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design | Design | Cosmetic Container | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 30-0889124 | 2017-01-02 |
| 2 | Patent | Industrial | Method for Manufacturing Polymethyl Methacrylate Beads | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-0673550 | 2007-01-17 |
| 3 | Patent | Cosmetic | Zinc Oxide / Titanium Dioxide Composite Particles and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-1236770 | 2013-02-19 |
| 4 | Patent | Cosmetic | Polymer Composite Particles Containing Large Amounts of Organic UV Filters and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-1833612 | 2018-02-22 |
| 5 | Patent | Cosmetic | Porous Soft Beads and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-1833679 | 2018-02-22 |
| 6 | Patent | Cosmetic | Moisture-Releasing Stick-Type Cosmetic | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-2091324 | 2020-03-13 |
| 7 | Patent | Industrial | Method for Manufacturing High-Refractive Spherical Beads | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-0698935 | 2007-03-16 |
| 8 | Patent | Cosmetic | Polymer Composite Particles Containing UV Filters and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-0890428 | 2009-03-18 |
| 9 | Patent | Cosmetic | Mass Production Method for Spherical Natural Color Wax Beads | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-1507075 | 2015-03-24 |
| 10 | Patent | Industrial | Method for Manufacturing Monodisperse Highly Crosslinked Polymer Beads | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 10-0822392 | 2008-04-08 |
2) Overseas Registered Patents
| NO. | Country | Type | Title | Applicant | Registration No. | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | Patent | Cosmetic Composition Containing Poorly Soluble Substances and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | ZL201980023956.4 | 2023-07-24 |
| 2 | China | Patent | Elastic Cosmetic Powder Derived from Natural Inorganic Particles and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | ZL202080100327.X | 2024-05-10 |
| 3 | China | Patent | Photolite and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. / JALA Group | ZL201810731223.3 | 2022-09-08 |
| 4 | China | Patent | Polymer Composite Particles Containing Large Amounts of Organic UV Filters | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | ZL201610792233.9 | 2021-01-08 |
| 5 | USA | Patent | Fabric Softener Composition and Manufacturing Method | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | 8,680,039 | 2016-11-08 |
| 6 | China | Patent | Mass Production Method of Spherical Natural Color Wax Beads | Sunjin Beauty Science Co., Ltd. | ZL201310459350.X | 2017-04-12 |
