'AKIMIA', pursuing skincare innovation with biomedical engineering from Taiwan, lands in Japan. Launching 'microcurrent sheet masks that generate electricity' using proprietary technology.
AKIMIA, a Taiwanese skincare brand that sells one mask every 26 seconds, has entered Japan. It offers sheet masks that generate microcurrents to boost ingredient penetration.
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By adopting the patented technology 'ionTrans®️', which prints ultra-thin batteries on sheet masks, we deliver ingredients to every corner of the stratum corneum that were hard to reach just by applying. Proposing a new home skincare habit.
The science skincare brand 'AKIMIA' (XTRANS CREATIVE JAPAN Co., Ltd.), which sells one mask every 26 seconds (*1) in Taiwan, is now fully entering the Japanese market. AKIMIA is a science and technology-inspired skincare brand developed by Dr. Peizhi Li, an NTU (National Taiwan University) biomedical engineering PhD.
Founder and CEO Dr. Peizhi Li has been engaged in research on nanomedical materials for cancer treatment and transdermal drug delivery systems for over 10 years as a biomedical engineering PhD at National Taiwan University. During her graduate studies, she experienced the importance of 'properly covering the skin environment, touched by the simple treatment of covering with medical wrap without using drugs,' which led her to focus on mechanisms that support the skin's inherent health. Applying her medical expertise to beauty, she developed the 'microcurrent sheet mask' adopting the patented technology 'ionTrans®'. A dry-wet separation package where the serum is infused right before use generates electricity on the spot. Just by opening the package and applying it, authentic home skincare utilizing the power of ions becomes possible, efficiently delivering beauty ingredients to every corner of the stratum corneum.
Origin of 'AKIMIA'
The brand name 'AKIMIA' is derived from 'al-kimiya', which means 'alchemy' in ancient Arabic. By multiplying technologies from different fields, we continue to create possibilities in beauty.
'Beauty that lasts longer with microcurrent skincare'
AKIMIA pioneers the future of skincare with the power of technology, delivering noticeable beauty to the world.
Visualization of Science: Innovation through Biomedical Engineering × Materials Science
AKIMIA's greatest feature is its proprietary technology (*2) that generates microcurrents with the mask alone.
Applying the advanced printing technology of its parent company, CymMetrik (Cheng Mei Group), a top-class label printing supplier in the Greater China region, an ultra-thin 'printed battery' is formed on the sheet surface. By infusing it with serum, an electric current is generated, functioning without the need for dedicated devices or external power sources.
Through this technology, beauty ingredients are separated into positive and negative ions, opening a penetration route (channel) into the skin while efficiently approaching every corner of the stratum corneum by the repulsive force of identical poles.
The concept of 'iontophoresis' used in aesthetic salons can be easily incorporated into daily skincare.
'Penetration power' and 'Time performance' that change the common sense of skincare
Focusing on the issue that with general sheet masks, much of the serum tends to remain on the skin surface. AKIMIA addresses this by adopting a 'transdermal delivery system using microcurrents'. This has dramatically improved the penetration (*3) efficiency of ingredients.
- Penetrates to the stratum corneum in just 5 minutes of use, effects felt the next day
- Efficiency comparable to a conventional 15-minute sheet mask care
- Continuous effects felt with use a few times a week
We offer a new skincare habit pursuing 'time performance', which is important for busy modern people.
Overwhelming track record proven in the Taiwanese market
AKIMIA has built a solid position in the highly competitive Taiwanese beauty market.
- Sales pace of 1 mask every 26 seconds (*1)
- Calculated that about 1 in 6 Taiwanese women (aged 20-60) is using it (*4)
- Blue Copper Microcurrent Mask exceeded 10,000 boxes in 3 days after launch
It has gained overwhelming support from users who emphasize functionality and noticeable results.
Product Lineup
Blue Copper Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with Blue Copper Peptide, it supports firmness and elasticity. Intensive care recommended for those concerned about dryness and skin fluctuations. Age-appropriate anti-aging ingredients lead to plump skin.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
Bio-fermentation Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with MultiSal® Retinol and Japanese rice fermentation probiotics. Adjusts the skin environment, cares for dryness, rough skin, and around pores, leading to finely textured skin.
¥4,950 (tax included) / 3 sheets
Ectoin Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with Ectoin × Glycoin derived from resurrection plants. Conditions skin damaged by UV rays and replenishes moisture.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
Ocean Star Moisturizing Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with starfish extract from Tonga. High water retention power leads to bouncy, firm skin.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
Egyptian Mint Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with 'Egyptian Mint Leaf Extract' grown in harsh environments and firmness ingredient 'Hexapeptide'. Leads to upward firm skin.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
The science skincare brand 'AKIMIA' (XTRANS CREATIVE JAPAN Co., Ltd.), which sells one mask every 26 seconds (*1) in Taiwan, is now fully entering the Japanese market. AKIMIA is a science and technology-inspired skincare brand developed by Dr. Peizhi Li, an NTU (National Taiwan University) biomedical engineering PhD.
Founder and CEO Dr. Peizhi Li has been engaged in research on nanomedical materials for cancer treatment and transdermal drug delivery systems for over 10 years as a biomedical engineering PhD at National Taiwan University. During her graduate studies, she experienced the importance of 'properly covering the skin environment, touched by the simple treatment of covering with medical wrap without using drugs,' which led her to focus on mechanisms that support the skin's inherent health. Applying her medical expertise to beauty, she developed the 'microcurrent sheet mask' adopting the patented technology 'ionTrans®'. A dry-wet separation package where the serum is infused right before use generates electricity on the spot. Just by opening the package and applying it, authentic home skincare utilizing the power of ions becomes possible, efficiently delivering beauty ingredients to every corner of the stratum corneum.
Origin of 'AKIMIA'
The brand name 'AKIMIA' is derived from 'al-kimiya', which means 'alchemy' in ancient Arabic. By multiplying technologies from different fields, we continue to create possibilities in beauty.
'Beauty that lasts longer with microcurrent skincare'
AKIMIA pioneers the future of skincare with the power of technology, delivering noticeable beauty to the world.
Visualization of Science: Innovation through Biomedical Engineering × Materials Science
AKIMIA's greatest feature is its proprietary technology (*2) that generates microcurrents with the mask alone.
Applying the advanced printing technology of its parent company, CymMetrik (Cheng Mei Group), a top-class label printing supplier in the Greater China region, an ultra-thin 'printed battery' is formed on the sheet surface. By infusing it with serum, an electric current is generated, functioning without the need for dedicated devices or external power sources.
Through this technology, beauty ingredients are separated into positive and negative ions, opening a penetration route (channel) into the skin while efficiently approaching every corner of the stratum corneum by the repulsive force of identical poles.
The concept of 'iontophoresis' used in aesthetic salons can be easily incorporated into daily skincare.
'Penetration power' and 'Time performance' that change the common sense of skincare
Focusing on the issue that with general sheet masks, much of the serum tends to remain on the skin surface. AKIMIA addresses this by adopting a 'transdermal delivery system using microcurrents'. This has dramatically improved the penetration (*3) efficiency of ingredients.
- Penetrates to the stratum corneum in just 5 minutes of use, effects felt the next day
- Efficiency comparable to a conventional 15-minute sheet mask care
- Continuous effects felt with use a few times a week
We offer a new skincare habit pursuing 'time performance', which is important for busy modern people.
Overwhelming track record proven in the Taiwanese market
AKIMIA has built a solid position in the highly competitive Taiwanese beauty market.
- Sales pace of 1 mask every 26 seconds (*1)
- Calculated that about 1 in 6 Taiwanese women (aged 20-60) is using it (*4)
- Blue Copper Microcurrent Mask exceeded 10,000 boxes in 3 days after launch
It has gained overwhelming support from users who emphasize functionality and noticeable results.
Product Lineup
Blue Copper Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with Blue Copper Peptide, it supports firmness and elasticity. Intensive care recommended for those concerned about dryness and skin fluctuations. Age-appropriate anti-aging ingredients lead to plump skin.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
Bio-fermentation Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with MultiSal® Retinol and Japanese rice fermentation probiotics. Adjusts the skin environment, cares for dryness, rough skin, and around pores, leading to finely textured skin.
¥4,950 (tax included) / 3 sheets
Ectoin Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with Ectoin × Glycoin derived from resurrection plants. Conditions skin damaged by UV rays and replenishes moisture.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
Ocean Star Moisturizing Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with starfish extract from Tonga. High water retention power leads to bouncy, firm skin.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets
Egyptian Mint Microcurrent Mask
Formulated with 'Egyptian Mint Leaf Extract' grown in harsh environments and firmness ingredient 'Hexapeptide'. Leads to upward firm skin.
¥5,500 (tax included) / 5 sheets