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How Pregnancy and Postpartum Transform the Skin Microbiome
During pregnancy, the skin microbiome undergoes significant shifts. Across the trimesters, both the composition and behaviour of skin bacteria change. Postpartum, the maternal skin microbiome continues to evolve which is influenced by hormonal resets, environmental exposures, and hygiene practices. These shifts can also influence an infant’s earliest microbial encounters, during a critical period of skin development. What We Know: Pregnancy significantly changes the skin mic
Dec 16, 2025


Is Silver an Effective Treatment for the Skin Microbiome?
Silver is widely recognised for its antimicrobial properties, but its precise effects on the skin microbiome remain an emerging area of...
Sep 25, 2025


The Truth About Tallow: Is Beef Tallow Worth the Skincare Hype?
Beef tallow has recently gained popularity as a natural solution for various skin concerns. Despite anecdotal support, scientific...
May 28, 2025


A Product of Our Environment: What Does the Exposome Mean for Skincare?
The ‘exposome’ refers to the complex interplay of environmental exposures that influence the skin over a lifetime, including factors such...
Mar 25, 2025


Preservatives: Essential for Products, But Are They Disrupting Your Skin?
Introduction: Cosmetic Preservatives Cosmetics are products designed to enhance or alter the appearance of the face, body, or hair, with...
Mar 5, 2025


Are High-Frequency Devices Science-Backed or Skincare Hype?
In the era of elaborate skincare routines, consumer trends often outpace evidence-based science. Research on popular high frequency (HF)...
Jan 30, 2025


One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Applications and Benefits of Personalised Skincare
Every person’s skin is unique, shaped by genetics, the environment and lifestyle factors. Research demonstrates that personalised...
Dec 19, 2024


Green Guardians: Exploring Plant-Derived Antifungals in Skincare Innovation
Plants possess a multitude of naturally evolved mechanisms to help prevent and protect against fungal infection, and humans have been...
Dec 4, 2024


What can be done to support the infant microbiome?
Infant skin is sensitive, becoming easily irritated by harsh chemicals and textures. As parents become more aware of the importance of...
Dec 4, 2024


What is psycare? The mental health movement taking the cosmetic world by storm
Psycare is a cosmeceutical trend prioritising wellbeing and a holistic approach to skincare that promotes emotional and psychological...
Dec 4, 2024


How can personalisation be used to develop products that maintain the microbiome?
Several industries have begun looking to the use of personalisation to improve the efficacy and targeting of their products or services....
Dec 4, 2024


What is Conscious Beauty?
Conscious beauty is an emerging practice within the cosmetic space that places greater emphasis on the sustainability of a company and...
Dec 4, 2024


Age Before Beauty: The Rise and Dangers of Skincare Product Use in Young People
The rise of skincare-focused influencers on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube has led many children as young as 8...
Dec 3, 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


Why is my skin reacting to everything all of a sudden?
Sudden skin reactions to skincare products can result from various factors, such as the introduction of new allergens, shifts in skin...
Apr 21, 2024


How do I test my Skincare Products?
Testing skincare products requires a structured approach to assess the products effectiveness and safety. This involves various methods,...
Apr 15, 2024


Why does my skin look better without skincare?
The reason that skin appears healthier without the use of skincare products stems from various factors, such as, over-cleansing, and...
Apr 7, 2024


How to Calculate Ingredient Ratios when formulating skincare?
Calculating skincare ingredients requires a structured approach that considers the components, proportions, and interactions involved in...
Mar 31, 2024


How do you formulate Skincare Products?
Formulating skincare products is a process that combines different ingredients to provide targeted skin benefits. The type of product...
Feb 26, 2024
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