Laboratory Skin Care Inc. (LSC) is a privately held biotechnology company founded in 1995 in the San Francisco Bay Area. LSC researches and commercializes dermal, transdermal and subdermal delivery technologies for cosmetic skin-care and pharmaceutical applications. Its flagship technology, Hydroxysomes®, consists of biodegradable inorganic micro-carriers that enhance skin penetration, stability and controlled release of active ingredients. The company develops and manufactures bioactive ingredients and finished products for cosmetic, dermatology and drug-delivery partners, offering formulation development, testing and manufacturing services. LSC maintains R&D laboratories and production facilities in California and collaborates with global partners to develop innovative skin-delivery systems.