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Glass skin may look refined, but biologically it reflects barrier thinning, lipid depletion, and acid mantle disruption. This article examines the physiology behind the glass-skin trend and explains why OUMERE...
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.
Facial erythema (redness) reflects cutaneous vascular changes and barrier status. While ubiquitous, persistent redness often worsens with common cosmetic practices
This popular cosmetic procedure starts with a sculpted look and ends with an aged face.
The environmental math, the sanitation red flags, and why your skin (and planet) are better served by a minimal, daily routine.
Over the last decade, many of us sense that faces look different—and paradoxically, often older. As a biologist working in cosmetic formulation, I don’t approach this as culture commentary but...
The claim that HA holds 1000× its weight in water doesn’t hold up. Here’s the experiment, the variability by molecular weight, and why topical HA still dehydrates.
Ask a Skin Care Biologist is a recurring Bioluminescence post where Wendy answers reader questions. Areas of expertise include cellular aging, extracellular matrix biology, and the biology of skincare.
Three months ago I was riding an ornery, tall, Hanoverian mare on dirt. Everything seemed to be fine and we were trotting along and then she got scared because of a...
Ask a Skin Care Biologist Ask a Skin Care Biologist is a weekly Mask of Vanity feature where OUMERE’s CEO & CSO, Wendy Ouriel, M.S.—a cellular biologist specializing in cellular...
In the OUMERE Laboratory, we approach complexion change through cellular biology and restraint. When the surface is punctured repeatedly, the skin’s priority shifts from quiet renewal to managing disruption. In...
Ask a Skin Care Biologist Ask a Skin Care Biologist is a regular OUMERE blog post where a cellular biologist and OUMERE CEO answers your skin care questions. Question: I...
DIY Skincare Is Dangerous: Why “Kitchen Chemistry” Hurts Your Skin (and What To Do Instead)
We get a lot of requests for the next product to add to the OUMERE line: lip balm, body wash, shampoo. But there is one request that stands out above...
Introduction In this study I looked at the effects of hyaluronic acid serums on skin dryness. The inspiration for this study were the following observations: Hyaluronic acid forms a gel when...
Ask a Skin Care Biologist Ask a Skin Care Biologist is a recurring Bioluminescence post where OUMERE's CEO and CSO, Wendy Ouriel, M.S., answers your skin care questions. Wendy is...
Many people mistake normal redness or sensitivity for rosacea. OUMERE explains the biology, how to tell the difference, and how to calm skin without over-treatment.
Youthful skin is less about hacks and more about biology. Weight stability, gentle routines, smart exercise, and avoiding alcohol/smoke keep collagen and structure intact.
