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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.

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...

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 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...

Rosacea vs. Redness: A Biological Guide to Accurate Skin Decisions

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.

Look Younger, Longer: Daily Biology Habits That Preserve Skin

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.

The Scientific Papers Supporting Vitamin C Serum's Skin Benefits are Flawed

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...

Fool’s Gold? Dermatologist-Branded Skincare vs. Skin Biology

This article examines how dermatologist-made skincare misunderstands the skin’s biological purpose

The Biology of Aging

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: Collagen Breakdown, Barrier Stress & Why “Controlled Injury” Backfires

Microneedling perforates the epidermis thousands of times to provoke a repair response.

Air Pollution & Skin: What It Does—and How to Defend Your Barrier

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...

Skin Care Gave Me Acne: A Biologist’s Investigation (and the Birth of OUMERE)

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

    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 & Skincare: Biology, Potency, and Why “Stem-Cell” Serums Mislead

Stem cells don’t work topically the way marketing suggests. OUMERE explains potency, signaling, safety risks, and biology-true ways to stimulate renewal.

Essential Oils Are Not Essential

 Volatile components in essential oils disturb intercellular lipids, increasing TEWL and reactivity.

Resveratrol & Real Anti-Aging: What the Biology Shows

Resveratrol is promising in vitro—but outcomes depend on biology, dose, and delivery. Here’s how senescence, splicing factors, and sourcing matter for skin.

Are Clay Masks Safe? Can Melasma be Treated? Can Hyaluronic Acid Injections Age My Skin?

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...