Carein

Established in 2021 by co-founders Katarzyna Matusiak and Emilia Dabrowska, Carein is a Warsaw-based company operating in the dermatological supplements market. The firm secured pre-seed funding from CofounderZone and a group of business angels, followed by a seed round of $97.9K on October 21, 2022, led by CofounderZone. Additional funding includes a seed round of $137K on May 10, 2022, and an early-stage venture capital investment of $500K on March 11, 2024, with investors like Aligo Venture Capital also participating.

Carein develops and markets a range of dietary supplements, referred to as "dermosupplements," designed to address skin health from within. The business operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer, internet-first brand, leveraging its e-commerce platform, carein.pl. Its business model includes a subscription service for supplement refills, which are provided in eco-friendly packaging that can be recycled or reused, aiming to minimize the company's carbon footprint. The company collaborates with scientists, dietitians, cosmetologists, and technologists to formulate its products, emphasizing the link between gut health and skin condition. The product line includes capsules and powders containing vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and amino acids that target common dermatological issues such as acne, rosacea, aging, pigmentation, and dryness. Specific products include Acne Skin, Redness Skin, and Youth Skin. The anti-inflammatory product, Acne Skin, which is based on pre- and probiotics, received the LNE Innovation Grand Prize.

The company targets individuals seeking to improve their skin condition through supplementation, including those who may or may not be undergoing professional cosmetological treatments. Carein also fosters collaborations with cosmetology offices, positioning its products as a complement to professional skin care therapies. To further support its customers, Carein offers free, personalized online consultations with a cosmetologist to provide tailored recommendations on supplementation and skincare routines.

Keywords: dermosupplements, skincare supplements, dermatological nutrition, beauty from within, skin health, acne treatment, anti-aging supplements, rosacea care, skin pigmentation, online supplements, subscription box, e-commerce beauty, Polish cosmetics, direct-to-consumer, nutricosmetics, prebiotics skincare, probiotics skincare, vitamin supplements, mineral supplements, gut-skin axis