For decades, skincare has been marketed around one familiar idea: "anti-aging." In 2026, the language is beginning to change. Beauty companies are increasingly talking about skin longevity, healthy aging, barrier health, resilience, and maintaining skin function over time. This month brought another signal that the shift is moving beyond marketing. Global Cosmetics News reported that [...]
When you think about skincare, bandages probably aren't the first products that come to mind. But protecting your skin after a cut, scrape, or crack is an important part of maintaining a healthy skin barrier. A new generation of invisible liquid bandages is making wound care more convenient by replacing traditional adhesive bandages with flexible, [...]
If you've ever picked up a moisturizer labeled "hydrating" and wondered what that actually means chemically, you're asking the right question. Almost every moisturizer on the market relies on a combination of three ingredient categories: humectants, emollients, and occlusives. Each does something distinctly different, and understanding the difference can help you choose products with intention [...]
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, commonly called MoCRA, is one of the biggest changes to U.S. cosmetic regulation since 1938. Signed into law in December 2022, it gives the FDA broader authority to oversee cosmetic manufacturing, safety reporting, and product information. What Does MoCRA Require? MoCRA introduced requirements including: Reporting serious adverse events Registering [...]
Squalene: What Your Skin Already Makes Squalene, with an "e," is a naturally occurring oily compound found in humans, animals, and plants. It is a component of sebum, the oil your skin produces to help keep itself moisturized. Natural squalene production declines with age, which is one reason skin often becomes drier over time. The [...]
Glutathione has become a buzzword in skincare and wellness circles, marketed everywhere from IV drip bars to whitening supplements. But it is not a trendy new discovery. It is a molecule your body makes and relies on every day. Here is what glutathione actually is and what the research says about its potential skin benefits. [...]
Scroll through K-beauty TikTok and you've likely seen the term "reedle shot," a combination of "needle" and micro-spicule technology used to describe products that promise needle-like results without an actual needle. VT Cosmetics' Cica Reedle Shot line, including its two-step hydrogel mask, is one of the most discussed examples. Here's what's actually happening in the [...]
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the L'Oréal Research & Innovation Center in Clark, New Jersey, at the invitation of the SkinCeuticals Medical Affairs team. I was joined by several colleagues in dermatology and plastic surgery, including Dr. Jared Jagdeo, Dr. Kachiu Lee, Dr. Amanda Doyle, Dr. David Shafer, and Dr. Jennifer [...]
UV Exposure Does Not Take a Season Off One of the most common misconceptions among runners is that sun protection is only a summer concern. UV rays reach the skin year-round, and certain conditions, such as sunlight reflecting off snow in winter or thinner cloud cover at higher altitudes, can increase exposure outside the peak [...]
Recovery Is Not Just for Muscles Rest days, hydration, and stretching get most of the attention after a race or a demanding training block, but the skin goes through its own version of recovery. Hours of sweat, sun exposure, chafing, and friction can leave the skin more reactive than usual. It may become more prone [...]
