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Is Intense Pulsed Light Secretly Reshaping Your Skin’s Balance?
Intense Pulsed Light or IPL is a non-invasive treatment method that uses broad-spectrum light to address various skin concerns such as...
Nov 13, 2024
How does Ginseng influence the Skin microbiome?
Ginseng, also scientifically known as ​Panax Ginseng, is a medicinal herb that has long been used as a blood-enriching and tonifying...
Nov 5, 2024
What Implications Might a Changing Climate Have on our Skin Microbiome?
A brief overview of the climate crisis: Evidence strongly suggests that anthropogenic climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions...
Oct 11, 2024
Do Preservatives Harm the Skin Microbiome?
Understanding preservatives Preservatives are added to cosmetic products to protect against the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and...
Oct 11, 2024
Unleashing the Power of Prebiotics in Microbiome Transformation
Skincare products formulated with prebiotic ingredients feed and support the skin microbiome. Through varying mechanisms, research shows...
Oct 3, 2024
Unveiling Nature's Acne Assassin
Acne is a prevalent and multifactorial skin disease affecting teenagers and adults, generally stemming from an imbalance in the skin...
Oct 3, 2024
How does the Microbiome Affect Psoriasis Onset?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects up to 3% of people globally (Chen et al 2020). It can cause dry & flaky lesions on...
Oct 3, 2024
What can Lactobacillus do for the Skin?
Lactobacilli are arguably one of the most important probiotics for the body, a genus of Gram-positive, catalase-negative,...
Oct 3, 2024
How does Urban Life Affect the Skin?
More people are increasingly relocating from rural areas to larger, more polluted cities, with an estimated 4.4 billion people inhabiting...
Oct 3, 2024
Could your Morning Coffee Protect you Against UV Damage?
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with many common sources including coffee, tea, and soft drinks. In...
Oct 2, 2024
Skinovation from the Sea: The Wonders of Salmon DNA
Polynucleotides (PNs) are a class of naturally-occurring biomolecule produced by cells of the body that drive growth and maintenance....
Oct 2, 2024
What is the Hidden Power of Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B3 present in products such as meat, fish, and green vegetables. Consuming this...
Oct 2, 2024
Genetic Glow: Illuminating the Path to Tomorrow’s Dermatological Therapies
Microbiome engineering is cutting-edge technology involving colonisation of the skin with microbes engineered to serve specific...
Oct 2, 2024
Mushroom Magic: What can we Learn from our Ancient Ancestors for Skin Health?
Mycocosmetics are a recently emerging trend in cosmeceuticals looking to utilise the power of mushroom-based ingredients when developing...
Oct 2, 2024
Cancer's Silent Associate? What is the Skin Microbiome's Role in Cancer Progression and Treatment
Skin cancer, consisting of two main forms melanoma & non-melanoma, is a condition resulting from the dysregulated growth of tissue in the...
Oct 2, 2024
Unveiling the Secrets of Skin: How Does Your Environment Shape Your Glow?
The impact of environmental factors on skin health is a compelling area of study, and understanding these regional influences can offer...
Sep 30, 2024
UVA/UVB & The Skin Microbiome
Understanding the relationship between UVA/UVB and the skin microbiome is crucial for advancing suncare practices, and is essential for...
Sep 30, 2024
What is the Role of Fungi in the Skin’s Microbiome?
As the second most prevalent group of microbes found on the skin, fungi play an important role in regulating several processes related to...
Sep 30, 2024
Defining Features of the Skin Microbiome in Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterised by the loss of melanin (pigment) in the skin resulting in distinct patches in various...
Sep 27, 2024
Understanding Hormonal Changes
Understanding hormonal changes In a lifetime the skin’s physiology changes due to hormonal changes that occur such as puberty,...
Sep 27, 2024
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