About N1 Life
N1 Life is a pioneering biotech company spun out from Stanford University. Founded in 2019 in Silicon Valley, we have developed innovative peptide-based drug delivery platform and peptide drug conjugates that improve solubility, enhance penetration, and increase the targeted efficacy of active ingredients in skincare and therapeutic applications.
Our proprietary Absotride™ peptide-based delivery platform is designed to overcome the skin barrier and optimize how actives reach their intended depth — unlocking new levels of performance for ingredients ranging from skincare essentials to advanced dermatology compounds.
Co-founded by Stanford professor Dr. Paul A. Wender, a world-renowned translational scientist, and Dr. Janice (Xiaoyu) Zang, an entrepreneurial innovator in skin-delivery technology, N1 Life is driven by a mission to transform how actives interact with the skin.
By combining science-driven innovation with efficient project execution and global collaborations, we empower partners to create next-generation products that address unmet needs and redefine what’s possible in skincare and beyond.
Our Mission
"Science advances humanity. Technology transforms lives."
The N1 Team is driven by the mission of bridging the gap between research real-world application—taking innovation from the R&D lab to revolutionary skincare products.
Our Science in Action
From Molecular Design to Real-World Products
AI-Designed Peptides – Expanding discovery with in-house skin penetration datasets.
Smart Screening – In silico and ex vivo testing to optimize carriers and safety.
Next-Generation Formulations – Delivering advanced skincare and therapeutic solutions that improves penetration, solubility, safety, and compatibility
Applications
Breakthroughs Across Skin Health
Skincare Therapeutics – Boosting efficacy of brightening, repairing, and anti-aging actives.
Dermatology Innovations – Peptide-based formulations and conjugates for targeted treatments.
Hair & Scalp Care – Novel approaches for growth and scalp health therapies.
Core Values
Innovation
N1 Life bridges the gap between industry and academia. As a technology-centered company with 100% innovation-focused team, we embrace, utilize, and adapt cutting-edge technologies to address unmet cosmetic needs
Sustainability
From day one, N1 Life has maintained a sustainable development and partnership model to save money, time, resources, and energy throughout the development of cosmetic solutions
Accessibility
Thanks to N1 technologies, we significantly reduce the cost of all N1 product development, which would make these novel treatments more accessible and affordable to all
