Field Notes

Particulate matter, PAHs and nitrogen oxides are more than just pollution – they actively interfere with the skin barrier function and skin aging. What science...

Copper is an essential trace element with a fascinating role in skin physiology. This article explores what malachite extracts can biochemically achieve, where formulation expertise...

UV-A radiation does not directly damage skin DNA but rather through reactive oxygen species. What this means for daily skin care — and why antioxidant...

Oxidative stress, impaired barrier function, circadian dysregulation: How modern formulation science addresses the actual origins of skin aging — and what this means for an...

The market for anti-aging serums is large and loud – yet very few promises stand up to scientific scrutiny. This article explains which active ingredients,...

The free radical theory of aging is almost 70 years old – and has become considerably more nuanced since. Modern research shows: oxidative stress is...

Genetics only explains a portion of skin aging – research estimates the contribution of extrinsic factors to be up to 80 percent. UV radiation, fine...

Ferulic acid is considered one of the most effective antioxidant boosters in cosmetic research: it stabilizes vitamins C and E, absorbs UV radiation, and neutralizes...

Oxidative stress is a key driver of premature skin aging. The underlying biology – and preventive countermeasures.