Inspired by Heritage, Backed by Science
Our proprietary fermented ingredients meet the highest efficacy and safety standards, formulated for all skin types. We continuously work with our artisans to develop innovative ferments and conduct rigorous in-vitro and clinical tests to ensure effectiveness and non-irritation. Committed to clean, balanced formulations, we also partner with top chemists, dermatologists, and specialists to maximize efficacy and sensory experience while minimizing irritation.
VINBIOME™ Complex
Based on rigorous scientific research, we have carefully selected proven and effective skincare ingredients and have had Hanega’s artisans ferment them to develop proprietary vinegar-fermented extracts that have higher concentrations of absorbable actives for enhanced effectiveness. As we value balanced skin wellness, we have combined our proprietary vinegar-fermented extracts with our proprietary aged vinegars, our Probiotics Complex and our Prebiotics Complex to create a holistic VINBIOME™ Complex that helps to promote a healthy skin microbiome and sustainable skin “prejuvenation”.
VinB10-Biotic™ Ginseng
For generations, Hanega artisans have fermented vinegar with ginseng root for Traditional Asian Medicine, enhancing its benefits. Panax ginseng contains unique ginsenosides like Rg1, Rg3, and Rh4, known for their wellness properties. Our meticulous fermentation process with 10-year black vinegar further refines these compounds into VinB10-Biotic™ Ginseng, a multi-functional ingredient that helps firm, soothe, and brighten skin.*[KR Patent 10-2441142]
1. JJ Nam et al. Ultraviolet- and infrared-induced 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 activating skin photoaging is inhibited by red ginseng extract containing high concentration of ginsenoside Rg3(S), 33(6),311-320 (2017)
2. KI To et al. Integrative network pharmacology and experimental verification to reveal the anti-inflammatory mechanism of ginsenoside Rh4, Front Pharmacol. 13,953871 (2022)
VinB10-Biotic™ Wheat
One of the most important ingredients for aged vinegar is a Korean fermentation starter called “nuruk”, which is a mold of wheat that is naturally fermented with various microorganisms and enzymes. “Nuruk” has a rich concentration of polysaccharides that are beneficial to skin health. In collaboration with Hanega’s artisans, we have found the optimal fermentation and refining process to break down these wheat polysaccharides into the most effective form for skincare formulations. Our proprietary VinB10-Biotic™ Wheat is fermented with 10-year black vinegar and further refined into a multi-functional ingredient that helps to firm and soothe the skin. [KR Patent 10-2691022]
VinH7-Biotic™ Pine
Hanega’s aged vinegars use pine tree needles sourced from its Ganghwa Island brewery. Pine bark extract, known for its powerful antioxidants, is often recommended by Korean dermatologists. Working with Hanega’s artisans, we optimized fermentation to enhance taxifolin, a key antioxidant. Our proprietary VinH7-Biotic™ Pine, fermented with 7-year ginkgo vinegar, helps combat oxidative stress on the skin. [KR Patent 10-2565298]*
*Iwona Micek et al. Taxifolin as a Promising Ingredient of Cosmetics for Adult Skin, Antioxidants 10(10),1625 (2021)
VinM3-Biotic™ Mugwort
Hanega artisans have long valued mugwort for health and wellness, farming it for consumption and vinegar-making. While developing our aged mugwort vinegar, VIN-M3™, we optimized fermentation to enhance eupatilin, a key soothing compound. Our proprietary VinM3-Biotic™ Mugwort, fermented with 3-year mugwort vinegar, helps calm skin from external stressors.*
[KR Patent 10-2690787]
*EJ Choi et al. Eupatilin inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced expression of inflammatory mediators in macrophages, Life Sci. 20;88(25-26),1121-6 (2011)
Aged Vinegars
The proprietary, multi-year fermentation process of Hanega’s aged vinegars produces an extraordinarily rich culture of probiotics that transforms peak-harvested raw ingredients and prebiotics into a beneficial mixture of postbiotics that are beneficial for healthier skin. The longer the fermentation, the higher the concentration of these beneficial compounds. Our aged vinegars are rich in amino acids that strengthen the skin barrier, organic acids for hydration and exfoliation, and vitamins that enhance skin health. They also contain naturally produced beneficial amino peptides like GABA. Our lab is working to identify more beneficial amino peptides, natural byproducts of our aged vinegar’s fermentation process.
Aged Vinegar Ingredients
VIN-B10™
VIN-B10 is 107’s proprietary ingredient made from Hanega’s 10-year black vinegar, enriched with 35+ nutrients like amino acids, organic acids, minerals, and vitamins. This premium aged vinegar, rich in vitamins A, B5, C, and D, helps brighten and hydrate skin. The organic rice used is sourced from trusted farmers across Korea.
VIN-H7™
VIN-H7 is 107’s proprietary ingredient made from Hanega's 7-year ginkgo vinegar, packed with 30+ nutrients like amino acids, organic acids, minerals, and vitamins. The organic ginkgo is sourced from trees on Ganghwa Island, free from city pollution.
VIN-M3™
VIN-M3 is 107’s proprietary ingredient made from Hanega’s 3-year mugwort vinegar, enriched with 15+ nutrients like amino acids, peptides, organic acids, and minerals. The mugwort is organically grown on Hanega's farm in Ganghwa Island, using clean seabed water.
Probiotics Complex
Hanega’s artisans carefully nurture their proprietary probiotics as if they were their own children, feeding them the best herbs and creating a calm, secure environment with traditional Korean folk songs. They understand that proper fermentation is essential for producing balanced postbiotics. At 107, we share this commitment to skin wellness, researching the skin microbiome and selecting key probiotic strains to promote a balanced, healthier complexion. Our Probiotic Complex consists of selective probiotic ingredients such as ·Lactobacillus Ferment (Lactobacillus Plantarum, Lactobacillus Johnsonii, ·Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, and Lactobacillus Reuteri) Lactococcus Ferment (Lactococcus Lactis) ·Bifida Ferment Lysate (Bifidobacterium Longum) ·Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment (Streptococcus Thermophilus).
Prebiotics Complex
Microorganisms and probiotics on the skin’s microbiome need “food,” or prebiotics, to be healthy and functional. Based on our research, we have selected key prebiotic ingredients that can help provide sustenance for the skin’s microbiome. Our Prebiotic Complex consists of proven prebiotic ingredients such as Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, and Inulin.
