
Using RNA to get bespoke skincare product tips
Agenek releases RNA-based skincare test to provide personalized product recommendations
Agenek releases RNA-based skincare test to provide personalized product recommendations
By Media Relations, a pioneering biotech company at Velocity, University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 startup incubator, unveiled a new RNA-based test that provides an unprecedented level of precision in recommending skincare products to consumers.
The skincare test offered by Agenek will provide people with a real-time biological snapshot of the needs of their skin and help them make educated choices, save time and money, and achieve better skin health.
鈥淭he skincare industry has often left consumers guessing,鈥 said Ksenia Timonina, co-founder and CEO of Agenek. 鈥淥ur mission with Agenek is to give people the tools to understand what their skin truly needs, grounded in data and real-time biology. With RNA-based insights, skincare becomes tailored, accurate, and sustainable.鈥
Agenek co-founders Ksenia Timonina and Anna Kotova have developed a skincare kit that analyzes RNA to deliver personalized products to consumers. (University of 蓝莓视频)
In a world where the average person spends over $15,000 on skincare, navigating an overwhelming array of products often leads to a cycle of costly trial-and-error. Agenek鈥檚 at-home, RNA-based skin test marks a departure from conventional methods by examining RNA to deliver real-time insights into specific skin needs 鈥 whether it鈥檚 collagen support, moisture retention, or sensitivity.
鈥淥ur approach isn鈥檛 just personalized 鈥 it鈥檚 dynamic,鈥 said Anna Kotova, co-founder of Agenek 鈥淩NA gives us a snapshot of how your skin is functioning right now, making it possible to adjust skincare routines with precision as your skin evolves. This goes beyond products that claim to work. It鈥檚 about measurable, trackable results.鈥
Agenek test kit is now available for purchase. (Agenek)
Agenek鈥檚 test kit allows users to collect a skin sample from the comfort of their home. After sending the sample to Agenek鈥檚 lab, customers receive a comprehensive report detailing their skin鈥檚 current condition and tailored product recommendations. Unlike DNA testing, which examines unchanging genetic predispositions, Agenek鈥檚 RNA-based analysis reflects the skin鈥檚 present state, providing data that changes over time and can be tracked every three months.
鈥淰elocity has a history of nurturing and launching successful technology companies that impact people鈥檚 lives,鈥 said Moazam Khan, Director of Health at Velocity. 鈥淎genik鈥檚 RNA based skincare technology is a market disruptor that provides consumers the ability to personalize their skincare routine using science-based evidence and help save them money by giving them the results they want.鈥
Agenek鈥檚 product, now at a 25 per cent discount, is competitively priced at US$199 per kit. Customers will soon be able to purchase a three-month subscription service, ensuring their regimen continues to meet their skin鈥檚 changing needs.
Agenek鈥檚 test kit allows users to collect a skin sample from the comfort of their home (Agenek)
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