CHENGDU, China, January 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the Year of the Horse begins, bringing new momentum and new promise, Living Phoenix—a pioneer of next-generation biomaterials—wishes all its friends, partners and users a happy new year.
May you stay young, stable and ready to gallop through 2026.
Qin
From user experience to trust
December 30 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Mr. Cai Ge, a long-time SMARTENDER user® “Bouncy Stick”, flew from Beijing to Chengdu specifically to continue using the product.
He simply says:
“No other product is comparable.”
It wasn’t a trite eulogy, it was genuine. As one of the first users to join us at the Indonesian Ministry of Health briefing on November 25, Cai Ge is known for being an early adopter. Today he invited some friends, not for show, but to see what kind of business truly drives innovation.
Real impact, real momentum
- 10:41 a.m.: Hou Ge asked: “Xingjiong, what is the retail price of SMARTENDER® essence?”
- A: Dr Cao Fangni (founder of “Fang Lab”), Department of Biology, National University of Singapore (NUS), urgently inquired about stocks after receiving a 5-piece sample from Deng Weijian at a dinner in Guangzhou in November. She ordered 270 boxes the next day, calling it an “outstanding performance.”
- December 9 and 24: She bought 270 boxes each time and is now planning bulk orders (30, 60, 100 pieces).
- December 14: A leading biotechnology company in Taiwan engaged our team for strategic collaboration.
- December 15: A publicly traded company has entered into in-depth discussions on the development of artificial cartilage, leveraging POGMENT® trimeric collagen as the main component of ECM (“seed cells develop into tissues when sown in the right soil”).
- Evening (7:00 p.m.): An e-commerce team from Singapore has finalized its plan to present CLEVER on TikTok and Shopee – launching in the first quarter of 2026.
- Today: Signature of a formal technical service agreement with a large listed group for POGMENT® R&D on trimeric collagen, marking a crucial step in regenerative medicine.
Beyond Sales: A Year Defined by Science
CLEVER® Bouncy Stick is the first commercial application of POGMENT®, developed after thousands of hours of R&D and launched globally at the Sichuan Pavilion of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2025. It corrects skin barrier imbalance through bioactive wave signaling, not just hydration or fillers.
Our breakthrough lies in structural stability:
Unlike animal-derived collagen (e.g. Zyderm®, approved by the FDA in 1981) or recombinant types – which degrade within months and fail to maintain the triple helix structure –POGMENT® uses water-based polymerization to stabilize the 3D structure, enabling long-term cellular communication.
This represents an evolution towards a new generation of biomaterials.
The path was difficult, but we persevered
At the start of 2025, bank financing stopped. No VC wanted to back a technology with no revenue. I rely on my own assets, I insure millions and I survive the first crisis.
Then there were over 30 investor meetings, all asking, “When are you going to make money from this?” »
I said, “First there’s science, then there’s scale.” »
In April, after global presentations at the China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo (over 50 academic conferences), validation emerged:
- Studies published in SCI Q1 journals from Beijing Hospital, Peking University Third Hospital, and Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital confirmed the safety and effectiveness.
- 6 Chinese patents + 6 international PCT filings; 4 national patents issued.
- Intensive national patent product certification completed.
- Leading role in writing standards for ECM materials, including participation in the “General Technical Requirements for Extracellular Matrix Materials”.
It’s not luck, it’s constant focus.
Why “Phoenix Reborn”? Because we’re not just accepted, we’re defined
- Winner of the 13th National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Chongqing Finals – Startup Track)
- First Chinese company to establish a complete Class III medical device pipeline using trimeric collagen
- Simultaneous advancement of Class II dressings, Class III implants, artificial cartilage, nerve scaffolds
- Government-backed mechanism for technology transfer to market
- Our values? “Value-Driven Technology” and “User-Obsessed”: Proven by 5,000 real trials, no allergic reactions and the 2025 Cosmetics Industry Innovation Award from China Business Daily.
The future is built on structure and stability
With the publication of GB/T 45992-2025, China now requires that all collagen must have a stable triple helix structure.
POGMENT® is not only compliant, it leads the market in scalability, cost-effectiveness and biological function.
From skin care to regenerative medicine:
CLEVER Skin care line (Stable Youth Cream, Facial Masks – launch Q1 2026)
Class II dressing (Type check in progress – Q2 2026)
Class III implant (Clinical trial planning – end of 2026)
Medical Grade Applications: Artificial cornea, vascular grafts, neuronal scaffolds, artificial cartilage
New generation hydrogel: Animal-free, precisely structured for 3D cell culture, organoids and bioprinting
Global ambition, local roots
- Export strategy: Targeting ASEAN and Muslim-majority markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) – first shipment planned for second quarter 2026
- Academic partnership: Appointed master’s supervisor at East China Normal University; Co-authored policy recommendations for university-industry technology transfer in Chengdu
- Employee well-being: equity incentives, IP rewards, enhanced health coverage (including self-pay medications), travel/accident insurance, rent subsidies, OKR/KPI alignment, learning programs
- Culture: “Mutual respect, no fool rewarded, no bully prospers” — recognized as a Grade A employer by local employment authorities
Final note from Founder Qin Xingjiong:
“This New Year’s message reflects both our progress for 2025 and our commitment to 2026.
Harder than ever? Yes. But we are resurrected, from ashes to light.
Stable in youth. Luminous in its purpose.
Like Phoenix, where stability begins. »
Website: www.livingphoenix.com
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