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OUMERE Lab Notes & Research features cosmetic science written by a cellular biologist. Explore our Research Library, Skin Guides, and definitional briefs designed for barrier-first routine design.

Suma Extract (Pfaffia paniculata) in The Eye Serum — Edition Update & Observational Notes

OUMERE has upgraded to a new, Brazil-sourced Suma extract for the latest edition of The Eye Serum.

Inflammaging: A Mechanistic Framework for Cutaneous Barrier Decline

Chronic, low-grade skin inflammation from modern stressors: pollution, lifestyle strain, and over-processed routines—quietly elevates irritation load and accelerates visible aging. A barrier-first, anti-inflammation model offers a more durable path to...

Retinol Layering: A Biological Perspective

Most guides teach you how to “layer” retinol with Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Biology shows why that approach often fails. In this analysis from the OUMERE laboratory, cellular biologist...

What Happens When You Stop Damaging Your Skin Barrier: The Biology of True Regeneration

Its a skincare common practice to pursue “glow” by pushing skin into perpetual emergency through the use of harsh acids and peels, unstable vitamin C,  retinoids, aggressive surfactants. This method...

Exosomes in Skincare: Hype, Hazards, and Biology

Exosomes are real biology—just not cosmetic magic. Here’s why stability, origin, QC, delivery, and regulation make “exosome serums” a risky fad.

Polyphenol Complex (Resveratrol + Six-Year Aged Panax ginseng): Evidence for Improved Barrier Function & Reduced Oxidative Stress in Skin

Most anti-aging products rely on daily acids or retinoids that can cause irritation, barrier thinning, and long-term collagen loss. At OUMERE, our research focuses on a different mechanism: protecting the...

OUMERE Rising

OUMERE's surge in demand is indicative of a psychological tipping point in the luxury skincare market. 

The Microbiome and the Skin Barrier: OUMERE’s Systemic Approach

OUMERE supports the skin microbiome by working with biology, not against it. No probiotics, no fillers—just a scientific system where every product serves a purpose.

Skin Cycling and Why Your Skincare Doesn't Work Anymore

What people mistake for a plateau is often the result of long-term damage—barrier erosion, inflammation, and overexposure to poorly formulated products disguised as progress.

Microneedling, Barrier Breakdown and the Biology of Recovery

What our lab observed on human skin samples—and the precise OUMERE protocol to restore equilibrium.

Retinol: Is it a Holy Grail?

Topical retinoids influence keratinocyte turnover and dermal signaling. Outcomes hinge on concentration, vehicle, frequency, and sun behavior

New OUMERE Bottles are Coming Soon

New packaging, same classic formula. 

How the Advancement II fits into your OUMERE Routine and why I do not go one day without it

The Grand Finale of OUMERE Serums may very well be its best product.

OUMERE Laboratory Report: Prolonged retinol use can be a significant driver of barrier fragility

Short-term retinoids can help acne. Long-term “anti-aging” use often backfires—barrier damage, photosensitivity, and chronic irritation—while biology-first routines deliver results without trauma.

OUMERE Research: Cellular Effects of Common Skincare Ingredients Glycolic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide

OUMERE Laboratories conducted a series of independent studies on human skin specimens to examine how prevalent skincare ingredients affect skin health. The findings reveal why so many products—regardless of price...

Why it is Biologically Impossible for Vitamin C Serums to Increase Skin Collagen

Despite the most popular claim in skin care, no, vitamin C serums do not increase collagen in your skin, they decrease it.