Laboratory Overview
Research & Methods
An overview of the OUMERE laboratory: research focus, methodology, formulation workflow, and how studies are structured before a formula is released or updated.
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The OUMERE Research Library
This page is the central index of OUMERE’s scientific work – laboratory methods, in-house studies, whitepapers, glossaries, and skincare science FAQ. All content originates from the OUMERE Private Laboratory in Palm Beach.
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Core Research Collections
Laboratory profile, formal studies, and whitepapers.Laboratory Studies
OUMERE Laboratory Studies Index
Internal studies, long-term observations, and bench reports on No. 9 outcomes, barrier repair, retinol damage, wound healing, and texture changes over time.
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OUMERE Whitepapers & Ingredient Dossiers
Formal whitepapers on key formulas and ingredients – including the No. 9 exfoliant, UV-R antioxidant complex, and botanical extracts – structured like scientific reports.
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Recent updates, studies, and edition notes.New
December Edition: No. 9 Grapeseed Update
Notes on the transition to USDA organic German Vitis vinifera, the rose-gold appearance, extended fermentation, and how increased purity alters the perceived gentleness of exfoliation.
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Glass Skin & Barrier Failure Analysis
A biological examination of “glass skin” as a damage state: epidermal thinning, increased TEWL, and how controlled exfoliation differs from chronic over-exfoliation.
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OUMERE Laboratory Methods
Expanded methodological notes on ingredient provenance verification, extraction, pH mapping, and controlled-acid formulation decisions that distinguish OUMERE from trend-based cosmetic development.
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Reference, Glossary & FAQ
Definitions, quick answers, and navigation for all readers.Definitions
The OUMERE Skincare Glossary
A cross-linked glossary of cosmetic science terminology: barrier, acid mantle, humectant, PHA, peptides, oxidoreductases, and more, with context for how these terms appear in OUMERE routines.
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Frequently Asked Science Questions
Clear, biology-first answers to questions on exfoliation, “glass skin,” fragrance, vitamin C, peptides, sunscreen, acne, and anti-aging routines, based on OUMERE research rather than hype.
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The OUMERE Routine & Skin Guides
How research is translated into daily practice: complete OUMERE routines, skin-type guides, and condition-specific briefs for acne, barrier repair, collagen support, and microbiome-friendly care.
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A high-level timeline of key OUMERE research additions. Individual entries are linked from the Laboratory Studies and Whitepaper Library.
2025
- December – No. 9 German Grapeseed Edition (fermentation protocol update and color shift to rose gold).
- Autumn – Glass Skin & Barrier Failure Analysis.
- Ongoing – updates to Research & Methods and Whitepaper Library.
2024 & Earlier
- Core Laboratory Studies established, including barrier repair, retinol damage, and No. 9 longitudinal use.
- Initial Skincare Glossary and Science FAQ authored from lab findings.
- First wave of ingredient-focused whitepapers published in the OUMERE Whitepaper Library.
How to use this library: start with Research & Methods to understand how the lab operates, then move into Laboratory Studies and the Whitepaper Library for data and detailed rationale. The Skincare Glossary and Science FAQ are designed for quick lookups and translation of research into everyday language and routines.