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Experts identify ‘blind spot’ in global regulation of lip cosmetics

Lip cosmetics products are routinely ingested and absorbed through lip tissue, but existing frameworks were never designed to assess this dual-pathway exposure route. Researchers found significant gaps in testing and regulation, including inadequate absorption data and outdated ingestion assumptions.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalIntegrated Environmental Assessment and Management·DateAug 4, 2026

Your skin buckles as you age – and that’s why wrinkles form

A study published in Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials found that wrinkled skin is caused by its tendency to buckle under pressure due to age-related changes in its mechanical properties. As people age, their skin becomes more prone to wrinkles as it stretches and contracts in different directions.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalJournal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2025

New study explains why your skin feels tight at the beach

Researchers from Binghamton University confirm the long-held 'urban myth' that saltwater dries out skin, increasing tissue stiffness and stress. A simple solution to alleviate tightness is taking a shower after coming out of the ocean.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalJournal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2025
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A KAIST team develops face-conforming LED mask showing 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity​

A KAIST team created a face-conforming LED mask with improved efficacy in skin rejuvenation. The FSLED mask demonstrated a 340% improvement in deep skin elasticity compared to conventional masks, showing significant benefits for anti-aging treatment.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 29, 2024

City microbes surviving on disinfectants, research reveals

A new study has identified novel strains of microbes that have adapted to use limited resources in cities, including those found in Hong Kong's subways and skin. These microbes can metabolize manufactured products, posing health risks if they are pathogenic.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalMicrobiome·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 17, 2024

Loss of skin’s pigment-producing cells could be related to basement membrane disruption

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered that disruptions in the basement membrane zone between the epidermis and dermis could make it harder for pigment-producing cells to adhere. An enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) may be overexpressed, leading to disturbance of the basement membrane.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalThe Journal of Pathology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2024
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Large study shows link between Vitamin D and psoriasis severity

A large study found a significant link between vitamin D levels and psoriasis severity, with lower levels associated with greater severity. The research suggests that a vitamin D-rich diet or oral supplementation may provide benefits for individuals with psoriasis.

SourceAmerican Society for Nutrition·DateJul 25, 2023

Muscadine wine shows promise in improving aging skin

Researchers found that daily consumption of dealcoholized muscadine wine for six weeks improved skin elasticity and barrier function, while reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Although wrinkles were not significantly affected, participants showed significant improvements in skin smoothness.

SourceAmerican Society for Nutrition·DateJul 24, 2023

A chronic wound model to investigate skin cellular senescence

A new study presents a chronic wound murine model that characterizes the role of persistent senescent cell accumulation in delayed wound closure. The molecular profiles of senescent cells demonstrate the adverse influence of SASP factors, highlighting a potential root-cause-driven therapeutic strategy.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2023
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Human skin has evolved to allow maximum durability and flexibility

Researchers at Binghamton University have discovered that human skin's unique structure allows it to maximize both durability and flexibility. The team created artificial skin membranes that mimicked the structure of mammalian skin, testing their puncture toughness and deformability.

SourceBinghamton University·JournalSoft Matter·DateApr 27, 2022

Right beneath the skin we all have the same bacteria

A new study found that the same bacteria are present in the dermis layer of skin across all ages and genders, contradicting the long-held assumption that each person's microbiome is unique. This discovery has significant implications for understanding skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences·JournalmBio·DateFeb 12, 2020
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Skin tough

Researchers at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source observed the micro-scale mechanisms behind skin's remarkable tear resistance. The study identified four synergistic mechanisms in collagen that act to diminish stress concentrations associated with tears.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 31, 2015