Our Vision
E2BIO Co., Ltd. was established based on the 25-year tradition of EIR, Korea's No. 1 premium SPA EIR.
As a technology subsidiary of Ewha Womans University, the company holds an exclusive patent for natural substances derived from marine sedimentary soil. E2BIO's vision is to be recognized for its high-performance formulas by global consumers who demand the exceptional quality of high-end standards.
E2BIO Co., Ltd. was established based on the 25-year tradition of EIR, Korea's No. 1 premium SPA EIR.
As a technology subsidiary of Ewha Womans University, the company holds an exclusive patent for natural substances derived from marine sedimentary soil.
E2BIO's vision is to be recognized for its high-performance formulas by global consumers who demand the exceptional quality of high-end standards.
2001 - the present
2026
Signed an exclusive distribution agreement for ‘EIR COSMETIC’ in Uzbekistan with NCG Group.
2025
Signed a marketing partnership agreement with China.com for EIR COSMETIC's entry into the Chinese market.
Signed a spa & esthetic franchise business agreement with the Beauty Supply Association (BSA) in the United States.
Signed a franchise and cosmetics distribution agreement for 'Spa EIR' in China.
Obtained National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) certification in China.
2024
Renewed Venture Enterprise Certification.
Signed a supply agreement with Neman Pharmacy (400 stores) in Kyrgyzstan.
Obtained Eurasian Conformity (EAC) cosmetics certification.
Obtained Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) certification in Europe.
Completed U.S. FDA Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) registration.
Transferred patent technology for "Coloring composition and cosmetic composition comprising the same, or refractive index sensor" (Patent No. 10-2114361).
2023
Signed an exclusive supply agreement in the UAE.
Transferred patent technology for "Cosmetic composition containing Spergularia marina extract" (Patent No. 10-2331903).
Transferred patent technology for "Preparation of nanocellulose containing aromatic compounds and method for manufacturing organic-inorganic composites using the same" (Patent No. 10-1751349).
2022
Designated as a Promising Export Small and Medium Enterprise (SME).
Transferred patent technology for "Composition for preventing skin aging containing fermented black rice extract and fermented peanut sprout extract" (Patent No. 10-2019-0155176).
Filed a patent application for "Composition for skin whitening containing Daphne genkwa extract" (Patent No. 10-2022-0127551).
2021
Obtained cosmetics export certification in Thailand.
Transferred patent technology for "Method for extracting antimicrobial ingredients from wheat bran" (Patent No. 10-1334437).
2020
E2Bio, a subsidiary of Ewha Womans University, was established.
Registered as INCI International Raw Materials for Whitening Function.
Selection of R&D support project by R&D Special Zone Promotion Agency.
Selection of Chungbuk Techno Park R&D Support Project.
2019
Occupation of Ewha Womans University University-Industry Cooperation Building.
Selection of the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) Technology Commercialization Support Project.
A number of KOTRA projects selected.
Winning the Minister of SMEs and Startups Award.
2018
The start of a business to manufacture functional cosmetics.
Selected R&D projects to support the growth of science and technology research institutes.
Ewha Womans University Patent Exclusive Implementation Agreement.
The technology value evaluation of the Agricultural Technology Practicalization Foundation for 3 patents worth USD 17,000+.
2017
Registered as a cosmetics manufacturer.
Three cases of patent technology transfer.
Establishment of a research institute certified by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Certification of venture companies.
Establishment of an affiliated research institute.
2014
Opening of 3 Spa direct managed office at Incheon International Airport.
Achieved No. 1 sales in the domestic premium brand spa industry.
2011
Establishing a premium spa brand “Dermalogica SPA”
2009
Development of "Skin Story" brand and franchise business.
2008
The SPA franchise business is launched.
2001
Launching SPA brand service.
Certification
E2BIO Co., Ltd. is a certified research institute company by the Ministry of Science and Technology registered in Cheongju Gangso Special Zone.
E2BIO Co., Ltd. is a certified research institute company by the Ministry of Science and Technology registered in Cheongju Gangso Special Zone.
Kwon Young-il
E2BIO Co., Ltd. Research Director
Academic Background
Ph.D. in Engineering at Seoul National University
Experience
Samsung SDI Production Technology Research Institute Researcher
Researcher, Computer Science Research Institute, Seoul Women's University
Director of Research and Development at ESIO Lab Co., Ltd.
Director of E2BIO Research Institute
Professor Lim Kyung-min
Ewha Womans Univ. College of Pharmacy
Academic Background
Bachelor of Pharmacy at Seoul National University
Master of Pharmacy at Seoul National University
Doctor of Pharmacy at Seoul National University
Experience
Technical Researcher at Amorepacific
Dean of Pharmaceutical Industry at Ewha Womans University Graduate School
Associate professor at Ewha Womans University's College of Pharmacy
Main field of study
Conducting pharmacotoxicity research on new drugs, cosmetics, and health functional foods
A Study on the Alternative Method of Animal Experiment, Skin Toxicity/Pharmacopoeia, and Circulatory Toxicity
Thesis and Patents
16-Kauren-2-beta-18,19-triol inhibits melanosome transport in melanocytes by down-regulation of melanophilin expression
Antithrombotic effect of SP-8008, a benzoic acid derivative, through the selective inhibition of shear stress-induced platelet aggregation
Ccrn4l as a pre-dose marker for prediction of cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity susceptibility Marine natural products with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activity
Me-too validation study for in vitro skin irritation test with a reconstructed human epidermis model, KeraSkin™ for OECD test guideline 439
Arsenic May Act as a Pro-Metastatic Carcinogen Through Promoting Tumor Cell-Induced Platelet Aggregation
Professor Nam Sang-jip
Ewha Womans Univ. College of Natural Sciences
Academic Background
Bachelor of Science at Department of Global Environment, Seoul National University (major in Oceanography)
Master of Oceanography at Seoul National University (Major in Ocean Natural Chemistry)
Ph.D. in Oceanography at Seoul National University (Major in Ocean Natural Chemistry)
Experience
Post-doctoral researcher at UCSD Scripps Marine Research Institute
Professor of Pharmacy at Sunchon University
associate professor at Ewha Womans University College of Natural Sciences
Main field of study
Research on the discovery of new natural substances and the development of cosmetics materials for the treatment of diseases
Finding new antibiotics to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, tuberculosis bacteria/pathogenic bacteria infection
A Study on the discovery of cancer prevention effective substances from natural materials and the mechanism of action
Natural substances for treatment of central nervous system(CNS) disorders
Analysis of the components and structures of natural substances of various efficacy for the development of cosmetics materials
Thesis and Patents
Mar. Drugs, 2017, 15, 138, Anti-Pigmentary Effect of (-)-4-Hydroxysattabacin from the Marine-Derived Bacterium Bacillus sp.
Org. Lett., 2016, 9, 2256, Ansalactams B–D Illustrate Further Biosynthetic Plasticity within the Ansamycin Pathway
J. Nat Prod., 2015, 78, 368, Monanchosterols A and B, Bioactive Bicyclo[4.3.1]steroids from a Korean Sponge Monanchora sp.
Within the last 5 years, 30 papers on the structure and efficacy of natural substances have been kept (including co-authors)
Composition containing 4-hydroxysattabacin (patent registration, KR101704922B1- SK Bioland technology transfer)
Prevention, improvement or treatment and prevention of pigmentation containing acremondin E (patent registration - EIR technology transfer)