K-beauty is entering a new phase as Korean pharmaceutical companies expand into derma cosmetics, bringing pharmaceutical expertise and clinical positioning into the beauty industry. The shift reflects growing consumer demand for skincare that goes beyond traditional beauty claims and focuses on skin health and science-backed results. Industry leaders highlighted this trend at the Global K [...]
When most people think about sunscreen, they assume the SPF number comes entirely from the active UV filters listed on the label. In reality, sunscreen formulations are much more sophisticated. Modern sunscreens often contain SPF boosters, ingredients that improve the overall performance of a sunscreen without necessarily acting as UV filters themselves. These ingredients can [...]
As biotechnology continues to advance, researchers are developing new ways to evaluate skincare ingredients while reducing reliance on animal testing. One promising innovation is 3D-printed human skin, a laboratory-grown model designed to closely mimic the structure and function of real skin. How 3D-Printed Skin Works Researchers from Graz University of Technology in Austria and the [...]
When we think about effective skincare, we often focus on ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, peptides, or niacinamide. But one of the biggest factors determining whether these ingredients actually work is something many people never consider: how they're delivered into the skin. Researchers are continually developing new ways to improve ingredient delivery, and one of [...]
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 [...]
K-Beauty Immersion at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day: What Happened When an Entire Industry Finally Took K-Beauty Seriously By Dr. Jane Yoo, MD, MPP, Board-Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon Let me start somewhere that might surprise you, given that this is a cosmetic science conference recap. Think about 2019. A Korean film, a dark, genre-bending thriller [...]
