A Quick Word of Caution About Those Jade Rollers
There isn't much new in the world of skin care, so when something different arises that allows us to "spice up" our routine, we need to have the discerning ability...
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OUMERE Rising
OUMERE's surge in demand is indicative of a psychological tipping point in the luxury skincare market.
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Hyaluronic acid does not hold 1000 times its weight in water. Not even close.
How do you know if someone is a vegan, a runner, or bought a house in Malibu in 1970 for $15 and it's now worth $40 million? Because they'll tell you....
IS WATER IRRITATING TO THE SKIN? IS BACTERIA-INFUSED SKIN CARE BENEFICIAL? AND DOES THE SUNSCREEN IN YOUR MAKEUP PROVIDE ENOUGH SUN PROTECTION?
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...
12 weeks ago I injured my face badly. Now the wound is completely gone. This is how I healed my skin.
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...
Can pores close? Are essential oils anti-inflammatory? And an investigation of cited science
Ask a Skin Care Biologist Ask a Skin Care Biologist is a weekly Bioluminescence post where OUMERE's CEO and CSO, Wendy Ouriel, M.S., answers your skin care questions. Wendy is...
The McDonald's Effect: Skin Care Trickery
The skin care industry can be summed up in a metaphor: It is 1970, and you live in a house that was built 50+ years ago. The house has asbestos in...
The 10 Ways Microneedling Destroyed Your Skin, As Reported By You
Microneedling is among the most dangerous skin care fad I have seen in a long time. By far. There is nothing safe, scientific or sane about stabbing needles into your skin for...
The Myth of Fungal Acne, Microneedling-Caused Scar Tissue, and Fool's Gold: Ask a Skin Care Biologist
Ask a Skin Care Biologist is a regular OUMERE blog post where cellular biologist and OUMERE CEO answers your skin care questions Question: I have had acne...
DIY Skin Care: A Recipe for Disaster
by Wendy Ouriel Aspirin is easy to make. The ingredients are cheap and everything you need to make aspirin can be bought online. If you're one of the millions who...
The OUMERE Sunscreen is Coming: Part 1
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...
Part 2: Hyaluronic Acid vs. Vaseline. One hydrated the skin, the other dried it out. Can you guess which one?
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...
Part 1: Hyaluronic Acid vs. Vaseline. One hydrated the skin, the other dried it out. Can you guess which one?
A Formula Correction When Serum Bioluminelle was first released it contained every ingredient that it has now, except for one: Hyaluronic acid. Bioluminelle’s nascent formula included hyaluronic acid...
What is fragrance hiding in your skin care?
I watch a movie every day, but I haven’t seen a new movie in close to a year. It takes a substantial mental effort for me to devote 2 hours...
The Biological Nonsense Which is Vampire Facials, 7 Rules for Your Makeup, and Whether or Not a Serum Can Cause a Skin Purge. 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 a cellular biologist with expertise in...
Your Doctor is Wrong and You Probably Don’t Have Rosacea
Powell, F. C. (2005) Am I the patient or the doctor? I go to the dermatologist once a year for a skin cancer screening, and it is the...
HAVE AN ITCHY BUG BITE? NO. 9 IS YOUR SOLUTION
A short while ago I went out for some late night archery practice in a wooded area. After an hour or two I felt drowsy and thought I would 'rest my...