Research and development

ICNODERM was founded as an innovative start-up focused on identifying and developing new formulation technologies, with a strong commitment to quality that is reflected in every phase of the company's operations. The use and application of unconventional technological approaches allows for the concrete expression of the company's philosophy, based on the essential composition of its formulas and the principle of naturalness , as evidenced in the SOSTANTIA skincare product line.

Our laboratories are constantly engaged in carrying out projects aimed at developing new formulations and enhancing, from a scientific and innovative point of view, what nature has made available, but also culture and tradition in a territorial context such as that of Sardinia.
ICNODERM's research activities are often the result of important collaborations with University Centers and Research Institutions, particularly on projects dedicated to the valorization of native endemic species.

The first formulation technology developed and patented by ICNODERM, the basis of several products in the SOSTANTIA line, is " hyalurosome ": a system consisting of a specific category of phospholipid-polymeric microparticles based on hyaluronic acid and soy phospholipids. Inserted into gel-like base structures, this system enhances the performance of the active ingredients it carries and, compared to traditional fluid emulsions, is distinguished by the absence of surfactants and fatty or oily substances, promoting a significant reduction in allergenic potential.

Quality and Structure

For ICNODERM, quality is a core value and receives priority attention, with dedicated resources from the initial design and research stages. Standardization processes and meticulous planning allow for high-quality standards throughout the production phase.

Production takes place in a state-of-the-art ISO Class 6 controlled contamination environment, laboratories equipped for design, development, and quality control, and storage areas for raw materials and finished products that maintain constant thermo-hygrometric conditions and are continuously monitored.

Team and Certifications

All Research and Development, Design, and Production activities are managed by a highly qualified team of professionals with technical and scientific training and specialist degrees in biology, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals, with specific expertise in the dermocosmetic sector.

Thanks to a Quality Management system based on standardized procedures, ICNODERM has obtained the UNI EN ISO 22716:2008 (GMP Cosmetics) and UNI EN ISO 13485:2021 (Medical Devices) certifications, recognized as reference standards in the sector and a guarantee of the high quality level of its products and processes.

Dynamism and scientific creativity are the driving force behind the company and are the fundamental values conveyed in every formulation, in the belief that scientific validity is the main strength of ICNODERM products.