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Exosomes are real biology—just not cosmetic magic. Here’s why stability, origin, QC, delivery, and regulation make “exosome serums” a risky fad.
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.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in polarized light. At OUMERE Labs™ we spend half our time on skin care. The other half is spent on age-reversing biological research. And in the...
This article examines how dermatologist-made skincare misunderstands the skin’s biological purpose
The Biology of Aging Aging shouldn’t be viewed as a negative consequence of being alive—it means you’ve been fortunate enough to make it this far. The best way to celebrate...
Microneedling perforates the epidermis thousands of times to provoke a repair response.
Air Pollution & Skin: What It Does—and How to Defend Your Barrier Urban air has changed dramatically across cities—some cleaner, many not. While headlines focus on lungs, your skin is...
Adult acne blindsided me at 25. Hormones and diet weren’t to blame—the culprit was “skin care.” Here’s the lab-driven path that fixed my skin and shaped OUMERE.
Adult Acne: The Modern Epidemic of Western Skin By Wendy Ouriel, M.S. Cellular Biology — Founder, OUMERE Laboratories In 30 seconds: Teenage acne is ancient. Adult acne is...
Stem cells don’t work topically the way marketing suggests. OUMERE explains potency, signaling, safety risks, and biology-true ways to stimulate renewal.
Volatile components in essential oils disturb intercellular lipids, increasing TEWL and reactivity.
