Pioneers in Clean Beauty, Powered by Plant-Biotechnology

With expertise in growth factor skincare formulations, BIOEFFECT sets the standard for scientifically advanced skincare — using only a few carefully selected ingredients, ensuring that the growth factors remain stable, potent, and effective in the formula.

The BIOEFFECT growth factors are produced in collaboration with ORF Genetics, the founding company of BIOEFFECT. ORF Genetics uses a proprietary barley-based system to produce a replica of EGF and other human growth factors. BIOEFFECT growth factors are unique due to their production method, purity, and effectiveness in skincare. Studies show BIOEFFECT barley plant-derived growth factors penetrate effectively and remain active in the formulations. As a host, barley is the ideal plant for producing growth factors due to several advantages:

Superior biocompatibility: Designed for optimal molecular compatibility with human skin.
High purity and stability: Minimizing contamination risks and ensuring consistent efficacy.
Scalability and reliability: Stored in bioengineered barley seeds for long-term stability and sustainable production.
This makes barley-based growth factor systems more suitable for cosmetic use than other growth factor production alternatives.

The barley plants that are the host of our growth factors production are grown in a greenhouse in Iceland, powered by geothermal energy and irrigated with pure Icelandic water. After harvesting, we extract and refine the barley-derived growth factors into a pure, potent powder, which is then incorporated into BIOEFFECT skincare formulations. As a result, your skin recognizes and responds effectively to these biocompatible growth factors, enhancing their efficacy.

Another signature ingredient in our BIOEFFECT skincare products is Barley Seed Extract, a biotech-derived extract from barley seeds. Barley Seed Extract helps keep the growth factors stable in the skincare formula. It is a peptide-rich extract with multiple benefits, including aiding collagen formation, supporting the skin barrier and protecting against moisture loss.