Barrier care for dry, sensitive skin,
rooted in white dandelion science.

HM+ Barrier Science™ begins with Phyto-Tech, our plant tissue culture technology. We create our signature extract from Korea’s native white dandelion.

Laboratory testing reported increased FLG mRNA expression in cultured human skin cells exposed to the extract. FLG encodes filaggrin, a protein involved in the skin barrier. This is ingredient research in cultured cells, not a test of a finished product on people.

Phyto-Tech uses plant tissue culture. The patent describes phytoplacenta: plant tissue associated with seed development.

Face Cream and Essence Soo combine the culture extract with supporting lipids, including Ceramide NP. These ingredients are part of our approach to caring for the barrier that helps skin hold on to moisture.

We study finished formulas as well as the ingredient. Face Cream was tested for water loss through the skin, and Essence Soo for hydration and moisture-barrier function. See Education for each study’s methods and results.