Champions of community-powered skincare

Our goal is to make skincare science transparent, data-driven, and community-powered. To achieve this, DermaLabs is working alongside customers to advance dermatological research and develop groundbreaking skincare innovations.

DermaLabs invites you to join us in shaping the future of skincare by participating in our clinically developed product trials. Test our upcoming products alongside our current offerings at a discounted rate, with the added benefit of unlocking exclusive rewards and discounts after the trials.

These trials will be conducted through our parent organization, DermaDAO — a decentralized autonomous organization committed to funding cutting-edge scientific and clinical research in skincare and cosmetic dermatology.

Join the LUNAR Trial

Our first trial, the "Longevity Using Novel Actives for Rejuvenation (LUNAR)" Trial is an innovative study exploring how emerging longevity-inspired ingredients can improve skin health, texture, and radiance.

Help evaluate new variations of our first product, Moon Drops - a clinically formulated serum built on the proven antioxidant triom Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid, which we will enhance with new longevity actives such as resveratrol, bakuchiol and other next-generation compounds.

Using our secure platform from your mobile phone, you’ll:
- Apply your assigned products following the study schedule.  
- Capture standardized facial photos weekly.  
- Track your progress through AI-powered skin analytics.  
- Share optional feedback on your skin’s look and feel.

Your participation will help build open scientific evidence on how real-world users respond to advanced skincare actives - safely, effectively, and transparently.

Join the LUNAR Trial

Questions and feedback? Get in touch with our team at studies@dermadao.xyz

Your data privacy is important to us. Read the DermaDAO Privacy Policy here.

Science and skincare
Science · Community · Transparency

DermaLabs develops scientifically supported skincare aligned to community needs — not profit margins or passing trends.

Laboratory research
Our Story

Born from Research, Built for Everyone

DermaLabs was founded on a simple observation: dermatological research is fragmented, underfunded, and biased toward short-term commercial products rather than genuine skin health needs.

We set out to change that. By combining rigorous science with community-powered insights, we create formulations that address what your skin actually needs — backed by evidence, not hype.

Addressing hallmarks of aging in the skin can be a substantial contribution to systemic health, and not simply a cosmetic goal.
3B+
People affected by skin conditions worldwide
83%
Believe skin appearance impacts overall wellbeing
92%
Would welcome more research into skin health
$198B
Global skincare industry in 2024
Our Approach

Where Science Meets Community

Every DermaLabs formulation begins with research — not trends. We combine AI-driven skin analysis, community-validated testing, and peer-reviewed science to develop products that genuinely work.

Our decentralised community trials build one of the world’s largest open datasets of skincare interventions, ensuring our products are tested across diverse skin types, tones, and conditions.

Skincare science
What We Stand For

Our Commitments

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Evidence-Led

Every ingredient is selected based on clinical evidence and scientific research, never marketing trends.

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Inclusive Research

We prioritise equity and diversity in our trials, building datasets that represent all skin types and tones.

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Radical Transparency

Open trial data, honest ingredient lists, and no hidden fillers. We share what we know and what we don’t.

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Cruelty-Free

Never tested on animals. Our community-powered approach means real-world validation from real people.

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Community-Owned

Research discoveries are shared with the community. Breakthroughs belong to everyone, not shareholders.

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Clean Formulations

No parabens, sulphates, or unnecessary fillers. Only what your skin needs, nothing it doesn’t.

The Team

Meet the Founders

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Jez Marston, PhD

Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer

Physician-scientist with a PhD in Immunology and Computational Biology from Cornell. Jez brings deep expertise in cell biology, genetics, biosensors, and translational research, with experience spanning drug development and biopharma strategy across the US, UK, and EU.

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Dongsinne Sohn

Co-Founder & CEO

French-Korean entrepreneur working at the intersection of health and emerging technology. Dongsinne previously built a skincare company for children with eczema and has spent a decade managing major industry events across the globe.

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