Skincare is a subject we all seem to be experts in. Ten years ago, we didn’t know that hyaluronic acid could be produced from alpha hydroxy acids. We used to be in the dark about retinol and thought vitamin C was something you’d find in oranges, not serums, but now it’s just as powerful in the bathroom as it is at home at his party. I often make cocktails.
What we are not convinced is that true authenticity lies in skin care. In a world where marketing, spokes models, influencers, and social media posts suddenly go viral, it can take time to question the message behind a product’s promise. So my motto is always to look to science when in doubt (or spend your own money).
Of course, all skin care stems from endless hours and formulas in the lab, but some are far more than others.Also, not all labs are created equal. . The idea that each of the big skincare brands works in its own lab, formulating, testing, and fine-tuning the blends of ingredients to create its own products, is becoming increasingly rare.Yes, on a boutique scale. , there are brands that create their own blends, and while global players such as Clarins, Caudalie and Sisley still have the scale, budget and luxury of operating in their own labs, many others have a high degree of expertise in their niches. Seeking – technical science for testing, feedback and data.
does it work? (And is it worth the money?) is the question I get asked most often as a beauty journalist.
love skin is a global business immersed in cutting-edge science and technology, with strong ties to Ireland (Cork businessman Finn Murray is a Director and Chief Operating Officer). Laboratories in the UK and US have the unique responsibility of synthesizing human skin, growing it for research in tests by many of the world’s most acclaimed beauty brands. Moisturizers, serums and creams (L’Oréal, Unilever, L’Occitane, etc.) have made their way to heroes through Loveskin facilities and technicians. They test, feedback, retest, and tweak until their formula hits the sweet spot — the true Willy Wonkas of skincare.
Until recently, Labskin’s work was entirely B-to-B, but Covid lockdowns have given the company an opportunity to consider how brands can work directly with end users. . “At the start of Covid, with corporate customer labs starting to lock down like dominoes and businesses around us isolating staff, we were challenged to come up with something great.” says Murray. “The data team said that if we can get more skin microbiome data, we can significantly accelerate our research and development with customers by using the microbiome as a biomarker to provide deeper dermatological insights.” Our scientific team said the only way to get more data was through consumer in-home testing of skin samples, along with our in-house scientists, technicians and data specialists. and found a way to do large-scale genome sequencing.” skin trust club has been created – a €99.50 at-home swab test in which a specimen of the customer’s skin microbiome (basically the sum of its living parts) is analyzed in Labskin labs to ensure that the results are fully individualized It is returned to the customer along with the regime. Client via smartphone app. The feedback is detailed and not only does it provide recommendations on the types of skincare ingredients recommended, the app also suggests products to try. “Through the Skin Trust Club, consumers are given the same service that has been offered to businesses, corporations and research institutes for the past 15 years, allowing them to make informed choices about the products they use.”
A sample of the customer’s skin microbiome is analyzed in the lab and the findings are returned via a smartphone app along with a fully individualized regime.
Working with the skin’s microbiome to create the most favorable environment for aesthetic benefits is now a focus, and just as probiotics are coveted ingredients in the body, they should be incorporated into skin care. Rob Calcraft is the developer behind cultured, a new skin care brand that focuses on “biome care”. His name should be at least partially familiar. Long before the bandwagon left the station, Calcraft was a pioneer of ‘clean’ beauty, because he was also an innovative mind in skin care. Culture is the next evolution of this holistic view of how our skin behaves in its environment, with fermented oils, sugar-derived emulsifiers, and natural ingredients that nourish and enhance the skin’s microbiome. We focus on providing the ecosystem with prebiotics and postbiotics such as acids. and barrier function.
The story of the skincare brand of the same name Augustine Bader Rooted in science and research for a purpose beyond aesthetics. Bader is a German-born biomedical scientist (although for a short time at least he was educated at Glenstal Abbey) who has specialized in stem cell technology for over 30 years. His main task was to find effective solutions for children with burns and the resulting scarring. Stem cells help the body repair and, as a way to fund his scientific research, Bader uses his Trigger Factor Complex (a blend of amino acids, vitamins, and synthetic versions of discovered molecules) to help repair and repair skin. We’ve created a skincare line that retrains the regeneration process naturally on your skin. The brand has been all the rage on social media lately, but it’s far from trending or fad.
Finding skin care solutions from burn research is nothing new.long-term follower of La Mer (formerly Crème de la Mer) knows how the brand was developed in the 1960s from 12 years of research by NASA physicist Max Huber. After experiencing chemical burns from experiments, Hoover turned to nutrient-rich sea kelp to find a topical remedy, and by fermenting it, found a magical formula. Sold, they have incorporated this ‘miracle broth’ into their complete portfolio of skincare, body care and makeup. does it work? (And is it worth the money?) is the question I get asked most often as a beauty journalist. This is one of the brands I return to regularly and I believe there are some treasures in the collection. The hero product of the brand portfolio, Concentrate from 189 euros for 15 ml, is a matting serum with the highest amount of Miracle Broth in its formula and therefore definitely worth the hefty price tag. As a skin booster, he uses it once or twice a day for a few weeks and it provides measurable benefits to the skin in terms of texture, clarity and suppleness. La Mer’s new launch, The Treatment Lotion (€115 for 100ml), is a pre-serum containing a magic broth that revitalizes bare skin and enhances the benefits of subsequent skincare.
La Mer isn’t the only brand that harnesses the power of the ocean’s bounty of plants, but the technology they use to unlock these benefits is next level. seabodyunder the expertise of Dr. Helena McMahon, is pushing science to maximize the bioavailability of nature’s powerful ingredients. , which combine them with key active co-ingredients designed to trigger a host of skin regenerative responses, hydration and free radical protection.”
This level of advanced technology is not just limited to niche or ultra-premium skincare. Accessible to anyone looking for a real solution.Earlier this year, Boots NO7 PRO Dermscan In-store service. This quick, non-invasive skin test is administered by a complimentary Beauty Advisor to measure hydration, oil balance, fine lines and wrinkles, and pore size. A tailored skin regimen is then suggested along with a color-matched foundation. After trying the service myself, it paid off when I scanned again 12 weeks later to see the real difference sticking to her suggested No7 routine.
Lancome You can also delve deeper into personalization through the new skin screen service at all Brown Thomas stores and Arnott’s counters. A high-tech device analyzes your face against seven parameters, from hydration to firmness, to create the most suitable regimen and routine.
Revolutionizing the concept of bespoke skincare, some of the leading brands utilize technology to tailor active ingredients to clients in personal apothecary-style blends.and Clinique The ID Portfolio offers 30 different combinations and textures to individualize skincare for 53 euros each. Clients choose their preferred formulation (from light gels to nourishing creams) and add ‘shots’ of active ingredients to meet their specific needs. For in-salon options, we partnered with Nuala Woulfe. skin care supplies Custom DOSE – Provides personalized serums aimed at exfoliating, whitening, improving complexion, and/or clarifying skin.
As our lives get more complicated, so does the work behind skin care.It’s time to ditch the hype and trust brands and businesses that are dedicated to delivering real results. rice field.
Photo by Natalie Marquez Courtney. Styled by Marlene Wessels. This article originally appeared in her Fall issue of IMAGE.
