Beyond the Stratum Corneum: Rethinking the Skin Barrier as a Living Interface – Roger L. McMullen For much of modern skin science, the skin barrier has been viewed primarily through the stratum corneum. The familiar “bricks and mortar” model—in which corneocytes are embedded within a

Smarter Sunscreens: Unlocking the Potential of Bioactives Author: Yun Shao Sunscreen is one of the most important skincare products for protecting the skin against ultraviolet (UV) damage, premature aging, and skin cancer. In the United States and other regions, sunscreen actives are regulated for purity

From Professional Treatments to Consumer: Procedure-Inspired & Post-Procedure Skincare Author: Jinseob Shin Professional aesthetic procedures have long influenced consumer skincare, with Botox being one of the most recognizable examples. For years, the cosmetic industry has translated the idea of Botox-inspired smoothing into topical product concepts

Nucleic Acid Technologies in Skin Science: From PDRN to Precision RNA Actives Hang Ma, Ph.D., Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Rhode Island, USA In my laboratory, nucleic acids are everyday tools. We design them

Ingestible Beauty, Biohacking, and the Next Frontier of Cosmetic Science By Michael Anthonavage The ingestible beauty category sits squarely at the intersection of cosmetic science, dermatologic research, and whole-body wellness, and it is expanding rapidly. Now exceeding $7.5 billion globally, the category reflects a fundamental

Eggshell Membrane: Nature’s Biological Matrix for Healthy Skin Written by Alexis Collins, M.A., M.S. and Dr. Prem Sreenivasan Summary: Egg shell membrane (ESM) is a naturally derived, upcycled ingredient sourced responsibly from the chicken industry. Backed by extensive clinical research, ESM has been shown to

Fingerprinting formulation texture AUTHOR: Seher Ozkan, Research Scientist, Ashland Specialty Chemicals Personal care formulations come in a wide variety of product formats, and their rheology/texture is one of the key factors influencing product functionality as well as consumer acceptance. An enjoyable sensorial experience is a

Beauty That Speaks to the Brain: Inside Neurocosmetics Author: Chandra Ade-Browne, Ph.D., Gattefosse Let’s just admit it–whether you are a cosmetic scientist, skin care enthusiast, or somewhere in between, you’re a beauty nerd and you came here to get nerdier. (Don’t worry you’re not alone.