What Is Epicutis?
Epicutis is a luxury, science-based professional skincare line created around the philosophy that skin health—not chronological age—should guide treatment. The brand was developed by Dr. Jeffry Stock, a renowned biophysicist and tenured professor in the departments of Molecular Biology and Chemistry at Princeton University, alongside expert formulator Masanori Tamura.
What sets Epicutis apart is its foundation in biotechnology research. According to studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, the skin's barrier function depends on a precise balance of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids. When this balance is disrupted—by aging, environmental stressors, or skin conditions—the result is dryness, sensitivity, inflammation, and accelerated aging.
Epicutis addresses these concerns through patented active ingredients that mimic molecules crucial to cellular signaling and regulation. The star ingredient is TSC (Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine), a novel "super-lipid" that:
- Reduces inflammation at the cellular level
- Blocks UVA/UVB-induced damage
- Provides powerful antioxidant protection
- Protects collagen from degradation
- Balances the skin's microbiome
- Strengthens the skin's natural barrier
