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This article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read moreThe key to glowing skin is desquamation and exfoliation of the epidermis. Exfoliation and desquamation of skin occur when cells from the top outer layer of the skin known as the stratum corneum is removed.
Read moreThe various mechanisms of skin inflammation are discussed. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, histamine and kinins.
Read moreWhat is Evidence-Based Skincare? The term evidence-based is used by scientists to mean that there is scientific evidence published in peer reviewed high impact research journals to support the use of the skincare treatment. Learn how to know if skincare research is published in a reputable medical publication. Stop believing marketing claims and learn to read medical publications.
Read moreHow do retinoid creams work to treat wrinkles and acne? All retinoids bind the Retinoic Acid Receptor which turns on a cascade of events that prevent skin aging and increase skin collagen. Science lovers will enjoy all the fascinating things we know about how retinoids work to keep your skin looking great.
Read moreThe Skin Barrier is made of skin lipids that surround and protect epidermal skin cells. What does it do and why is it important? How to know if the skin barrier is damaged?
Read moreHow many layers are in human skin? There are 2 main layers of the skin: the epidermis and the dermis. These can be further subdivided into 8 total layers of the skin as seen in the diagrams below. How many layers the skin has depends upon what area of the ...
Read moreThis article reviews what elastin fibers are, how to restore them in skin with products, supplements and diet. This blog discusses the differences between collagen and elastin. It also discusses how to measure elastin in skin.
Read moreOnly STS and STS Approved Medical Providers have the legal right to use the Baumann Skin Type Quiz and skin care routine builder. Learn how we spent the last 17 years developing and validating this scientific system. It is now the skin type quiz used by dermatologists around the world.
Read moreThis Retinol Strength Chart will help you understand retinol percentages, compare strengths of retinoids, and find the strongest retinol over the counter and prescription strength retinoids.
Read moreWhat is pH? Does the pH of skin care products matter? What pH to use for different skin conditions.
Read moreThe best barrier repair moisturizers display a maltese cross pattern when viewed under a cross polarized microscope. What is the maltese cross pattern?
Read moreGuide to the difference between human growth factors, human stem cells and human derived exosomes.
Read moreLearn about the most recent developments in the science of skin aging. This guide discusses free radicals, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular senescence, autophagy, telomere shortening, and sirtuins.
Read morePollution ages skin, causes inflammation, and can cause skin hyperpigmentation. We can protect skin from pollution, but how? What skin care ingredients protect skin from pollution? This blog discusses what pollution does to skin and how to prevent this damage.
Read moreExosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?
Read moreCellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?
Read moreMany ingredients found in moisturizers have fatty acids. Lipids are comprised of fatty acids. The type and amount of fatty acids in moisturizers, especially barrier repair moisturizers, determines their effects. Learn which fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and which help repair the skin barrier.
Read moreAutophagy is very important to have young skin beautiful skin. What is autophagy, what are the benefits of autophagy and what skin care ingredients increase autophagy?
Read more