We asked three skin experts for a complete breakdown of humectants, emollients, and occlusives. Here's what each one does for ...

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) have developed an improved human-skin equivalent that reproduces traction-force balance in the lateral direction, a property that ...

Skin is the body's largest organ and, along with hair, nails, and skin-associated nerves and glands, is part of the integumentary system, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This ...

Why is skin barrier repair essential? Skincare science reveals how barrier health supports sensitive skin care and long-term ...

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is widely promoted for supporting collagen production and skin health, yet little is known about how oral intake changes dermal or epidermal ascorbate concentrations. A new ...

Dupilumab was shown to significantly improve factors of skin barrier function, including transepidermal water loss, lipid composition, and filaggrin, among patients with moderate to severe atopic ...

Clean, Fix And Safeguard': 2026 will see a shift in skincare toward mindful dermatology, which emphasizes listening to your ...

The skin is the primary physical barrier against harmful substances in the environment. But there is a significant difference in the protective capacity of the skin across individuals. Knowing the ...

Goosebumps are one such odd body function, which we have all experienced but have rarely been compelled to probe into. They ...

Beautiful skin does come from within… the skin of a certain superfood. Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand have found a direct correlation between collagen production and the ...

A review indicates that probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic supplements could be beneficial for skin health, especially for ...

While trace amounts of some toxins can exit the body through sweat, the skin’s role in detoxification is limited. There is also no evidence that skin detoxes help to promote it. The liver and kidneys ...