About IFC
Our History
IFC Group began in 1994 as a Spain-based company focused on the local pharmaceutical and dermatological markets. This combination focus and culture has enabled IFC over the years to grow in the dermatological market discovering, developing and offering some of the most advanced technologies in the skincare field today with unrivaled scientific rigour.
Timeline
Click on each year below to jump to the events.
1994|1995|1996|1997|2001|2003|2004|2005|2006|2007|2008|2009
1994
IFC Spain founded
IFC, SA Spain was created as an independent company through an MBO. The company was founded with a double focus on pharmaceuticals and dermatologicals.
1995
Partners with U.S.-based Neostrata
Pioneered in the introduction of the AHA technology in Spain and Portugal and the concept of Cosmeceutical, beginning the long-standing partnership with U.S.-based Neostrata.
1996
Launches EMEPROTON 28
Led the Spanish market in anti-ulcer treatment with the launch of EMEPROTON 28, with innovative packaging that filled the unmet needs of doctors, patients, and health authorities.
1997
Launches Endocare
Introduced the Endocare product line, based on the proprietary patented technology platform SCA, forging a new market of Natural Regeneration.
2001
Launches Heliocare
Launched the Heliocare product line, based on the proprietary patented topical and oral technology platform Fernblock, introducing the concept of oral integral Photoimmunoprotection.
2001
Creates International Export Division
Created the International Export Division, forging an international market presence with their technologies and products through a global network of distributors.
2003
Acquires Difa Cooper
Acquired the Italian laboratory Difa Cooper, SpA — specialized in dermatology, the laboratory brought new technologies to the group.
2004
Launches Dercutane
Captured the highest market share with the launch of Dercutane, the first Isotretinoin-branded generic in Spain.
2006
Divests Cantabria PhRMA
Divested Pharmaceutical Division Cantabria PhRMA, focusing only on dermatology.
Acquires Melora do Brasil
Acquired Brazilian dermatological company Melora do Brasil SA, making itself a presence in one of the largest and fastest growing dermatological markets in the world, and expanding its relationship with Neostrata.
2007
Acquires HDP Medical
Acquired Belgium-based dermatological company HDP Medical B.V.B.A., consolidating partnership and synergies with Neostrata in Benelux region.
Licensing agreement with Palomar and creation of PROCARe division
Signed licensing agreement with U.S.-based laser company Palomar, thereby creating the technology and professional care product division, IFC PROCARe in Spain.
2008
Creates IFC Dermatologie Deustschland
Created IFC Dermatologie Deutschland, GmbH and launched Neostrata Product Line in German market, consolidating further the partnership and synergies with Neostrata.
2009
Files Patent on one novel molecule
Filed patent application on one novel molecule with stem cell regeneration activity.
Creates IFC Skincare Portugal
Acquired product portfolio of Portugal based dermatological company and launched IFC Skincare Portugal, LDA consolidating activity in Iberian Peninsula.