Clinical Studies & Reviews

Analysis of current dermatological research and in-vivo testing data.

JULY 2024 Barrier Function

Optimizing Ceramide Ratios (3:1:1)

Reviewing the seminal data on physiological lipid replacement. Why simply adding ceramides to a formula without appropriate cholesterol and free fatty acid ratios can actually impede barrier repair.

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AUGUST 2024 Photoprotection

Photostability of Avobenzone in Formulations

Avobenzone is a globally ubiquitous UVA filter, but it is notoriously photo-unstable. We examine degradation kinetics when formulated alone versus when stabilized with Octocrylene or encapsulation tech.

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