Glycoscience

Glycoscience is an interdisciplinary field that studies the structure, function, and roles of carbohydrates (i.e., glycans or sugars) in living organisms. Glycans—including monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and their complexes—are not only sources of energy, but, due to their structural complexity and diversity, also serve as important “information carriers” in life processes. Capable of encoding vast amounts of biological information, glycans are considered the “third molecular language” after DNA and proteins, playing irreplaceable roles in key life processes such as cell recognition, immune defense, and signal transduction. In the realm of skin health, glycans display intelligent functions on multiple levels. Firstly, polysaccharides are core components for maintaining the structure and function of the skin, providing powerful moisture retention to keep the skin hydrated and elastic. Secondly, biological sugars can precisely regulate physiological activities in the skin through "glycans-lectins" signaling pathways, activating skin regeneration enzyme systems, promoting collagen synthesis, and thereby reducing wrinkles. In addition, Glycoscience has wide applications in skin microecology and immune regulation: small molecule glycans act as prebiotics to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria; large polysaccharides form a barrier on the skin surface to inhibit the colonization of pathogenic bacteria; while glycan complexes can guide the migration of immune cells, accelerating wound healing. By deeply analyzing the multiple functions of glycans, Glycoscience brings innovative solutions for anti-aging, repair, and microecological management of the skin, driving skincare technology towards a new era of precision and efficiency. SETHIC is dedicated to advancing the application of Glycoscience in the field of precision skincare. By utilizing GLYcoPROFILE® platform, we can gain a deeper understanding of the glycan units within plant polysaccharides, as well as their biological activity and skincare efficacy. This provides a scientific foundation for the precise and effective use of polysaccharides in skincare. Based on Glycoscience studies, we have developed the following products: GLYCOWAVE，it’s an innovative anti-aging solution combining glycobiology, gene regulation, and natural polysaccharides, targeting 12 hallmarks of ageing, for rapid, visible results and enhanced skin health. LACTIMO®, a natural oligosaccharide powered by Glycoscience, balances the oral microbiome by targeting odor-causing bacteria, effectively reducing malodor and VSCs with breath-freshening results comparable to CPC, chlorhexidine, and zinc lactate.