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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

A by-product of rice bran oil production has long been recognized as a source of beneficial lipids for skin health and ...

Skincare in 2026 is less about chasing viral products and more about understanding how skin actually functions over time. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...