Our Science
BIOEFFECT was born out of true love for science—and a dedication to implementing science in the most effective way to develop result-driven, age-defying skincare.
Our Unique Growth Factors: EGF, KGF and IL-1a
Growth factors are naturally occurring signaling proteins in our body that play a vital role in supporting the skin’s natural ability to repair and rejuvenate, boosting skin density and overall skin health. In skincare, growth factors are used to promote skin renewal, improve elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and enhance overall skin health.
As we age, our skin’s natural production of growth factors declines. After our twenties, growth factor production declines rapidly, with a significant drop during menopause. As a result, cell turnover and repair slow, eventually affecting our appearance — skin starts to sag, and fine lines and wrinkles appear. To combat these visible signs of aging, BIOEFFECT scientists developed a way to produce replicas of human growth factors in barley, using cutting-edge biotechnology with EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) being the hero ingredient.
Experts in Growth Factor Skincare
At BIOEFFECT, we incorporate three growth factors in our skincare line, all produced in barley using plant-biotechnology with EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) being the key signature ingredient. BIOEFFECT growth factors are unique due to their production method, purity, and effectiveness in skincare. The barley plant is the host for our growth factors production, cultivated in a greenhouse in Iceland powered by geothermal energy and watered with pure Icelandic water.
With expertise in growth factor skincare formulations, BIOEFFECT sets the standard for scientifically advanced skincare — using only a few carefully selected ingredients that your skin truly understands, ensuring that the growth factors remain stable, potent, and effective in the formula.
Made in Iceland
Iceland is a country of challenging extremes, shaped by fire and ice, where glaciers and volcanoes coexist. Iceland is also extremely geothermally active and that has enabled us to grow the barley plants — the hosts of our growth factors — all year round in a greenhouse. The greenhouse is powered by sustainable geothermal energy and the plants are irrigated with Icelandic water, which is one of the purest in the world.
Meet Our Science Team
BIOEFFECT was founded by three Icelandic scientists following their scientific innovation of using plant-biotechnology to produce a replica of human growth factors in barley. The barley plant is the host for our growth factor production. Among these is EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), one of the most important skin growth factors and BIOEFFECT’s signature ingredient.
Our team of scientists possesses extensive expertise and experience in utilizing growth factors in skincare formulations to produce highly effective age-defying skincare.
Award-Winning, Science-Driven Skincare
We take pride in our scientific approach, clean formulations, and the efficacy of our award-winning skincare. Countless scientific studies, both in-house and third-party, have shown the benefits of BIOEFFECT products.
Our products have earned numerous awards and recognition from top publications, including Marie Claire, New Beauty, Cosmopolitan, Who What Wear, Women's Health, and Byrdie. In 2024, our best-selling EGF Serum was named one of the "100 Greatest Skincare Products of All Time" by WWD, as chosen by beauty industry insiders.
Pure, Green, and Clean.
When we talk about purity in skincare, we mean it on several levels: from our clean formulations and pure Icelandic water to our greenhouse in Iceland powered by geothermal energy. Discover how we do pure, green, and clean beauty at BIOEFFECT.