Acaderma

Empowering Skin Longevity

health AI/biotech skincarebiotech skincaredermatology

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Stagefunded

YC batchSephora Accelerate program

Founded2018

Employees2

LocationSan Francisco, CA

About

At Acaderma, we don’t chase anti-aging — we pursue longevity. Born from two decades of biological research, Acaderma is a science-first skincare brand built by biologists, not marketers. Our mission is to redefine how we age — not by masking time, but by targeting its biological root causes. Grounded in the 14 Hallmarks of Aging, we develop clinically proven, patented bioactives inspired by life forms that thrive in extreme environments. From drought-resistant plants to stress-adapted cells, we decode nature’s survival systems to build skin resilience, activate cellular regeneration, and restore lasting vitality. Our holistic approach targets the full spectrum of aging — from prevention to self-correction to visible repair — offering a complete skin longevity solution powered by biotechnology and sustainability. 🌿 Patented bioactives 🔬 Peer-reviewed science 🧬 Built by female biologists 💡 Longevity beyond beauty Join us in shaping the future of skin health — one breakthrough at a time.

Product

Value proposition: Biotech-driven skincare that targets skin longevity and resilience by leveraging patented bioactives and evidence-based science.

Founders

Shuting Hu — Co-Founder & CEO
James Simon — Co-Founder

Products

Luna Glow Illuminate Serum

Key features

Biotech system delivering skin longevity at cellular coreCutting-edge longevity science targeting hallmarks of agingPatented bioactives validated by rigorous studiesGold-standard clinical proof via double-blind, placebo-controlled trialsPeer-reviewed publications supporting findings

Technologies

Bioactive compoundsCellular aging biologyClinical trialsPatented bioactivesEvidence-based skincare

Partnerships

Co-founded by Prof. James Simon (Rutgers University) and Dr. Shuting Hu

Traction metrics

1000+ bioactives screened20+ peer-reviewed publicationsPatents GrantedHuman Clinical Trials

News

Acaderma Asia Limited · 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dr. Shuting Hu, Founder of Acaderma, Shares Her Guide to the Ultimate Wellness Weekend in Hong Kong — Spa and Beauty Today · 2026-05-29T19:12:00.000Z
Inside the Race for Geo-Targeted Beauty Products | BeautyMatter · 2024-11-28T19:00:00.000Z
Silicon Valley Agenda - INNOCOS · 2025-12-28T00:00:00.000Z
Midjourney medical is the pivot nobody expected! How impactful will ... · 2026-06-28T00:00:00.000Z

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Profile updated Jul 29, 2026. Sources: acaderma.com