Research — skincare

Research Summary: Skin aging goes beyond a chronological process and also results from extrinsic factors referred to as the exposome. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an important component of the extracellular matrix, with loss starting at the age of 25. While many studies of HA focus on its topical use, few literature reviews solely address the use of topical HA in dermatology. This review describes the various characteristics of HA-containing cosmeceuticals, with a focus on skin aging and the impact of exposome factors on HA synthesis and degradation.A review was conducted using terms such as HA, hyaluronan, topical, dermatology, cosmetic, aging...

Research Summary:Cleanser technology has evolved significantly from being focused solely on cleansing to also providing mildness and moisturizing benefits. It is well-established that harsh surfactants in cleansers can damage skin proteins and lipids, leading to after-wash tightness, dryness, barrier damage, irritation, and even itchiness. For cleansers to offer skincare benefits, they must first minimize surfactant-induced damage to skin proteins and lipids. Secondly, they should deposit and deliver beneficial agents such as occlusives, skin lipids, and humectants during the wash process to enhance skin hydration, as well as improve its mechanical and visual properties. While all surfactants tend to interact with...