June 2015
We feel proud to be selected in the article ¨NOW FROM THE SCIENCE PART¨ By John Woondruff, SPC MAGAZINE June Edition, where Bicotene® Antiox was described In the TOP Highlights of the Innovation seminars of In Cosmetics 2015.
19th June
PhD student Estibalitz Fernandez presented its recent work entitled “Bicosomes as skin delivery systems: A study based on Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy using synchrotron radiation” in the VII AUSE Congress and II ALBA User's Meeting - 2015
9th-10th June 2015
BICOSOME is proud to be sponsoring the 13TH INTERNATIONAL SUN PROTECTION CONFERENCE LONDON 2015, where we presented our newest launch “Bicotene® Antiox / UV & IR Protection Complex".
May 2015
Bicosome recent research on Biological Sun Protection is being published in the Cosmetics & Toiletries FOCUS SUN edition. The work entitled SMART LIPID-CAROTENE SYSTEM FOR TARGETED FREE RADICAL-SCAVENGING is available in the following link: Cosmetics & Toiletries FOCUS SUN edition
April 2015
We are happy to announce our participation at In Cosmetics 2015 in our home town, Barcelona. We welcome you to visit us at our stand 6V39 within the area of Beauty Cluster Barcelona.
Take note:
- 14th of April 12:50h - Innovation Seminar Theatre1 – Conference Session: “BICOTENE® Antiox: Skin protection beyond UV radiation”
- 14th - 16th of April - BICOTENE® COMPLEX will be launched at Innovation Zone.
March 2015
The newest Bicosome launch "Bicotene® Complex" is in the March edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries. Have a look at Technology launches! Cosmetics & Toiletries March edition
13-14 January 2015
Bicosome CEO, Lucyanna Barbosa was kindly invited to introduce the Bicosome® line of products in Naturochim booth at Cosmetagora 2015, in Paris. Cosmetagora put together the main players of French market and opened up the Cosmetic agenda of 2015.
27-30 October 2014
Bicosome took part in the 28th IFSCC Congress in Paris, where the PhD student Estibalitz Fernandez presented its research entitled: “USE OF BICOSOMES TO INCORPORATE ANTIOXIDANTS IN THE SKIN”.
20th October 2014
Bicosome announces the launching of its new product “Bicotene Antiox/UV protect” in the special BIOTECH of the Spanish journal La Vanguardia. According to the Bicosome directors Lucyanna Barbosa and Olga Lopez, this new ingredient aims to protect the skin collagen from degradation and to help preventing the signs of photoaging.
13th October 2014
Bicosome among the best start-ups. The spanish journal "Cinco Días" published the interview with Bicosome Director, Dr. Lucyanna Barbosa to the especial "The Best Start-ups".
1st October 2014
Bicosome Scientific Director Dr. Olga López, presented the conference “NEW LIPID TECHNOLOGIES FOR SKIN CARE AND TREATMENT” during the event “Surfactants in a global changing environment” organized in Barcelona by the SEQC (Spanish Cosmetic Chemist Association).
09-10 September 2014
Bicosome Director, Dr. Lucyanna Barbosa participated in the workshop “Trends and challenges of Cosmetic &Toiletries in Brazilian market” organized during the In Cosmetics Brazil 2014. Brazilian market is one of the fast growing in cosmetic field and is very attractive for innovative companies such as Bicosome. The development of partnerships in Brazil is one of the strategic objectives of Bicosome for the next years.
June 2014
Bicosome Scientific Director, Dr. Olga López, presented the conference: “BICOSOME®: SKIN DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH LONG LASTING BENEFITS” during the Tech Connect World 2014 in Washington D.C, from 15 – 18 June.
May 2014
Bicosome is pleased to announce our new partnership with QUIMIBIOS. QUIMIBIOS is leading distributor of cosmetic raw materials with a high qualified team known for building solid long-term relationships with their customers and suppliers. QUIMIBIOS is now in charge of the distribution of Bicosome proprietary products in Spain and Portugal markets.
22-25 April 2014
Bicosome took part in the 14th Perspective in Percutaneous Penetration International Conference (PPP 2014) held in La Grande Motte, France, from 22 to 25 April. The Bicosome Directors Dr. Lucyanna Barbosa-Barros and Dr. Olga López presented two works on the recent results of Bicosome® Technology:
Poster 1: “BICOSOME® TECHNOLOGY: AT THE RIGHT PLACE FOR THE RIGHT TIME”.
Poster 2: “FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING EFFECT AND SKIN PENETRATION OF BICOTENE®, A BICOSOME® SYSTEM INCLUDING CAROTENOIDS".
01-03 April 2014
Bicosome has officially launched its first proprietary product “BICOSOME® FILLING UP SYSTEM” at the Innovation Zone of In-Cosmetics 2014, held in Hamburg from 1 to 3 April.
The company members were pleased to receive visitors and clients at the Booth IK60, within the Barcelona Beauty Cluster area.
Bicosome® FS was exposed in the Innovation Zone Box 007.
November 2013
Bicosome concluded its first round of investment, having raised funds from private investors and public administration.
Bicosome was granted with a Torres Quevedo subsidy, and the NEOTEC and ENISA Young Entrepreneur soft loans. Bicosome is also pleased to announce its a new partner, Sputnik Capital, S.L.
October 2013
Bicosome in the Media.
Bicosome is presented in special annual supplement "Biotecnología S. XXI" of La Vanguardia.
August 2013
Bicosome took part in the 13th Barrier Function of Mammalian Skin Gordon Research Conference at the Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire, USA, presenting its recent work:
"BICOSOME® TECHNOLOGY: OVERCOMING THE BARRIER TO PROMOTE LONG-LASTING BENEFITS TO THE SKIN"
"DETECTION OF FREE RADICALS IN THE SKIN: SCAVENGING EFFECT OF BICOSOME® SYSTEMS CONTAINING ANTIOXIDANTS".
In addition, Bicosome Directors, Lucyanna Barbosa-Barros and Olga López participated in the stimulating and entertaining Forum Debate, on the topic "Nature vs. Nurture: Genetics are the Most Important Factor in Determining Barrier Function and Response".
March 2013
Bicosome® Technology is being introduced in the “METALLIC URGES COLLECTION” of Genealogy LLC, NJ, USA.
January 2013
Bicosome® Technology in the XVIII Forum de Inversión ACC1Ó.
Dra. Olga López, the Scientific Director of the company, introduced the novel Bicosome® Technology at the “XVIII FORUM DE INVERSIÓN ACC1Ó” front of over 700 attendees, between entrepreneurs, private investors and venture capital funds, national and international.
More of 100 projects were presented and our proposal was considered one of 9 finalists for their innovation and high growth potential.
December 2012
Bicosome distributed industrial samples of its first product “Bicosome Filling up System” to potential partners.
October 2012
Bicosome received the INNCORPORA TU grant from the Ministry of Science and Innovation.
September 2012
Bicosome took part in the European Epidermal Barrier Research Conference (ESDR) in Venice, Italy.
Dr. Lucyanna Barbosa-Barros, Managing Director of the company presented the conference: “BICOSOME TECHNOLOGY: AN ADVANCED BIOCOMPATIBLE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SKIN CARE AND TREATMENT”.
June 2012
Bicosome took part in Tech Connect 2012 in Santa Clara, Sillicon Valley (CA) with the conference “BICOSOMES: NEW LIPID NANOSYSTEMS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS”
April 2012
Dr. Mercedes Cócera, Product Development Scientist of Bicosome presented the work “DESIGNING FUTURE SUNSCREENS” in the Perspectives in Percutaneous Penetration, 13th International Conference (PPP), La Grande Motte, in France.
March 2012
Bicosome is one of the two Spanish companies selected by Redemprendia for the Exchange Program “NEW ENTREPRENEURS. LEARNING ENTREPRENEURSHIP”, between Spain and Brazil.
February 2012
Bicosome SL was founded (former as Smartnano SL).
November 2011
Bicosome’s project “Smart: Nanosystems for Biosciences” was one of the five finalists for Bioentrepreneur XXI prize.