Research
Research and certification
The patents, studies and certifications that support RIMAN's efficacy claims.
Scale
- 22Patents heldCompany profile 2026 · patents registered in Korea
- 3Research affiliatesASK COMPANY · ASK LABS · ASK BASE
- No. 1326Research institute companyWith KRIBB, established 2025
Delivery technology
Including a good ingredient and getting it to reach the skin are different problems. The ASK Group works on the second.
Liposomes
A delivery system that carries actives stably into the skin.
Microfluidizer
A liposome manufacturing process that uniformly nano-sizes particles loaded with actives, raising absorption.
Exosomes · Incellsome
Naturally derived carriers with high biocompatibility. Incellsome uses shockwaves to load material into exosomes, binding peptides with skin-firming function inside GiantBYoungPool exosomes — RIMAN's proprietary exosome process.
Registered patents
Patents whose registration numbers are published, shown with the original certificates. Source: RIMAN Record Vol.1 (as of 1 May 2026)
Microalgae with high lutein productivity
Reg. 10-2019448
Enlarge Microalgae with high violaxanthin productivity
Reg. 10-2163257
Enlarge Composition containing loliolide or Scenedesmus sp. HS4 for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth
Reg. 10-2260713
Enlarge New Chlorella strain with high oil productivity in fresh, sea and brackish water
Reg. 10-2274119
Enlarge Microalgae with high loliolide productivity
Reg. 10-2286636
Enlarge Biodegradable nanoparticles containing propolis extract, and their preparation
Reg. 10-2291413
Enlarge Microalgae with high zeaxanthin and lutein productivity
Reg. 10-2552069
Enlarge Novel anti-inflammatory composition and its use
Reg. 10-2711743
Enlarge Oral antibacterial composition containing Centella extract and protease, and its preparation
Reg. 10-2725916
Enlarge Skin-improving composition containing upcycled GiantBYoungPool™ extract, and its preparation
Reg. 10-2761304
Enlarge Fermented Centella and Artemisia vulgaris, and their use
Reg. 10-2797652
Enlarge Cosmetic composition containing Centella extract for skin improvement
Reg. 10-2845995
Enlarge Composition containing Araliadiol for hair or scalp improvement
Reg. 10-2906858
Enlarge Composition containing Araliadiol for skin improvement
Reg. 10-2906860
Enlarge Microalgae having high loliolide productivity (US patent)
Reg. US 12,329,850 B2
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Registered patents — no certificate published
- Method for producing improved bio-oil
- Chlorella microalgae with high carotenoid production, and a carotenoid production method using them
- Cosmetic composition using lactic acid bacteria derived from GiantBYoungPool™
- Cosmetic composition containing GiantBYoungPool™ exosomes loaded with an EGF-derived peptide fragment, for skin improvement
- Skin-improving composition containing GiantBYoungPool™ callus extract
- SNP marker composition for identifying GiantBYoungPool™ (BT-Care), and its use
- (3R,8S,Z)-pentadeca-1,9-diene-4,6-diyne-3,8-diol, its use and its preparation
- Lactiplantibacillus plantarum RK BYoungPool derived from GiantBYoungPool™, and its use for skin improvement
Eight of the 22 patents in the company profile's ASK COMPANY group patent list for which RIMAN Record Vol.1 does not include a certificate. Registration numbers are not given in either source, so they are omitted here.
Published papers
Efficacy claims verified through peer-reviewed publication.
Araliadiol's marked anti-inflammatory efficacy
Biomedicines (2025)
GiantBYoungPool™ — superior antioxidant capacity, collagen synthesis and skin-barrier reinforcement
Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (2025)
Characterisation of lactic acid bacteria isolated from GiantBYoungPool™
Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition (2025)
Araliadiol's hair-growth effect
Frontiers in Pharmacology (2024)
GiantBYoungPool™ — superior brightening effect
International Journal of Molecular Medicine (2024)
Elastic Niosomes — greater stability than conventional liposomes with improved skin permeation
IFSCC (2024)
Isolation and identification of Araliadiol from GiantBYoungPool™, and confirmation of its anti-inflammatory efficacy
IFSCC (2024)
Increased loliolide yield through improved Deserticola culture conditions
Bioresource Technology (2024)
Photoageing-inhibiting effect of loliolide produced from Deserticola
Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (2023)
GiantBYoungPool™ — body-fat reduction and blood-glucose regulation
Applied Biological Chemistry (2023)
Varieties, listings and papers
- GiantBYoungPool registered with the Korea Forest Service for plant variety protection (2022)
- GiantBYoungPool granted 20-year USDA plant variety protection (2024–2025)
- Patent registered for GiantBYoungPool genetic identification technology (May 2026)
- Araliadiol officially listed as a cosmetic ingredient in Korea and the United States (June 2026)
- Araliadiol anti-inflammatory efficacy published internationally (July 2025)
- Dual anti-photoaging and brightening efficacy of GiantBYoungPool-derived lactic acid bacteria published in JMB (June 2026)
Certifications
Shown with the original certificates. Source: RIMAN Record Vol.1
GiantBYoungPool™ plant variety protection (Korea)
BT-Care · application no. 2019-14 · in force to 5 Jul 2042 · holder ASK COMPANY Co., Ltd.
Enlarge GiantBYoungPool™ plant variety protection (USA)
Pennywort Variety ‘BT-Care’ · reg. no. 202400020 · in force to 14 Nov 2045
Enlarge Dermatest — three ICD base products
Skin irritation and safety verified by DERMATEST GMBH, Germany · “Excellent” grade (Booster, Serum, Cream)
Enlarge Halal — Lava Centella Water™
Halal certification from the Korea Muslim Federation (KMF)
Enlarge Vegan — V-LABEL
European vegan and vegetarian certification · botalab range, 100% plant-based
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Other certifications
- Lava BYoungPool Water halal certification, Korea Muslim Federation (2022)
- botalab EVE Vegan® certification, France (2023)
- botalab Suamel body care trio vegan certified
- KISA ISMS information security certification (2020)
- Jeju Biosphere Reserve brand certification (2025)
Awards
- Export Towers, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy — $10M (60th), $20M (61st), $30M (62nd Trade Day)
- IR52 Jang Young-shil Award (Ministry of Science and ICT) — Lifening Beauty Collagen
- Minister of Science and ICT Award, R&D
- iF Design Award 2026
- Good Design Award
- DSN Bravo Innovator Award
- Premium Brand Award · Brand Power Index · No.1 Customer Preference (multiple years)
- Hwahae Beauty Awards
- Commendation from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety; Minister of Environment Award
- Corporate Management Award
Around 50 ministerial awards and commendations in total. Source: RIMAN KOREA company profile (June 2026). The badges are decorative; the list below is the record. Source: RIMAN Record Vol.1
Research partners
KRIBB
Joint research institute company ASK LABS (No. 1326), plus a technology transfer agreement for microalgae-derived hair activation ingredients.
COSMAX
Strategic partnership with the cosmetics R&D and manufacturing company for quality and R&D investment.
Chungbuk ARES
Technology transfer agreement to optimise Jeju Centella asiatica cultivation.
Mitragotri Lab
Joint research agreement to verify araliadiol efficacy.
Priva
Dutch smart farm automation company, founded 1959, providing automation and data-driven control for RIMAN FARM.
CJ CheilJedang
Joint development of cosmetic packaging using biodegradable materials.