In the news release, The Center Brands and Dr. Mamina Turegano Announce the Acquisition of Boscia, issued 26-Oct-2026 by Boscia over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there has been a change. The complete, corrected release follows:
The Center Brands and Dr. Mamina Turegano Announce the Acquisition of Boscia
The next chapter of Boscia will unite Japanese skincare philosophy and rituals with modern formulation science, with a direct-to-consumer relaunch planned for Q1 2027
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center Brands, a beauty accelerator, and Dr. Mamina Turegano today announce their acquisition of Boscia, setting the stage for a new chapter of the skincare brand. Acquired by The Center Brands in partnership with Dr. Mamina Turegano, Boscia will be reimagined through the lens of modern dermatology while preserving the Japanese skincare philosophy, ingredients, and rituals that have long defined its identity.
The Center Brands acquired Boscia from Japanese cosmetics giant FANCL, which launched Boscia in California in 2002. The word "Boscia" comes from the marriage of "botanical" and "science".
For Dr. Mamina Turegano, the connection to the brand is personal. Boscia's Japanese roots resonate with her own heritage and childhood memories of skincare rituals shared with her mother and grandmother. That perspective, together with her dermatological expertise, will help guide the brand's evolution.
"Boscia has always felt personal to me because of its Japanese roots and its appreciation for the rituals of caring for your skin," said Dr. Mamina Turegano. "Those rituals were part of my childhood with my mother and grandmother, and they still shape how I think about skincare. I'm excited to bring that connection and my perspective as a triple board-certified dermatologist to Boscia."
The new Boscia will retain the sense of discovery and enjoyment that distinguished the original brand, with modern skincare science informing its approach to formulation, efficacy, and safety.
"What drew us to Boscia was the combination of its history, its Japanese skincare philosophy and the excitement people felt around its products," said Ben Bennett. "Dr. Mamina Turegano shares that appreciation and brings a deeply personal connection to the brand. Together, we have the distinct honor of taking what made Boscia special and advancing that unique sensibility into the future."
About Boscia
Boscia is a skincare brand rooted in Japanese skincare philosophy and rituals. Acquired by The Center Brands in partnership with Dr. Mamina Turegano, the brand is being reimagined to bring its heritage together with modern skincare science and formulation technology. A direct-to-consumer relaunch is planned for Q1 2027.
About The Center
The Center is a next-generation beauty accelerator founded by industry visionary Ben Bennett. With a focus on identifying white space, trend forecasting, building disruptive brands, and supporting emerging founders, The Center provides a strategic, capital-efficient path to scale. Unlike traditional incubators, The Center operates as a true co-builder—offering hands-on brand development, operational infrastructure, creative direction, and go-to-market expertise from concept through growth. Its portfolio includes standout brands such as Prequel, CYKLAR, MAKE Beauty, Proper, Phlur (acquired by TSG Consumer in 2025), Saltair (acquired by TSG Consumer in 2026) and Naturium (acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in 2023). The Center continues to shape the future of beauty through thoughtful innovation, founder partnership, and commercially minded brand building.
About Dr. Mamina Turegano
Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans, with over 16 years of experience in dermatology. She completed her residency training at Georgetown University, where she served as chief resident, followed by a dermatopathology fellowship at UCLA. With additional certification in integrative dermatology, Dr. Mamina takes a holistic approach to skin health, exploring the connections between skincare, nutrition, lifestyle, inflammation, and aging. Her work has been published in leading medical journals, including JAMA Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and she serves as an advisor to skincare brands on product development and education.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Mamina has built a dedicated social media following by making dermatology and science-backed skincare advice accessible and engaging. She is particularly known for sharing her Japanese mother's anti-aging tips, blending traditional Japanese beauty rituals with modern dermatological science. Through her work, she champions a more comprehensive approach to skin health that combines clinical expertise, preventative care, and holistic wellness
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