Begin with a question
Explore skincare topics
Follow a skin concern or a question about what goes into a formula. Each topic explains the selected ingredient research and links to its sources.
- 01 / Research topic
Fine lines
Explore measurements of facial lines and skin smoothness in trials of specific topical preparations.
3 ingredients · 323 products
- 02 / Research topic
Dryness
Follow studies measuring skin hydration and visible dryness in moisturising formulas.
4 ingredients · 4205 products
- 03 / Research topic
Uneven tone
Explore research on pigmentation and age spots, with attention to the exact ingredient, preparation and population studied.
3 ingredients · 687 products
- 04 / Research topic
Skin barrier
Understand studies that measured water loss, barrier integrity and responses to controlled irritation after topical skin care.
3 ingredients · 1207 products
- 05 / Research topic
Blemishes
Explore acne-related lesion research in specific topical preparations, including medicinal-strength treatments.
2 ingredients · 146 products
- 06 / Research topic
Excess oil
Explore research that measured facial sebum with a specific topical moisturiser.
1 ingredients · 673 products
- 07 / Research topic
Rough texture
Look at measured changes in skin surface roughness with specific topical formulations.
2 ingredients · 463 products
- 08 / Research topic
UV filters
Explore measurements of UV attenuation and filter absorption, keeping protection studies separate from exposure studies.
5 ingredients · 814 products
- 09 / Research topic
Antioxidants and UV
Understand small human experiments that tested antioxidant combinations before controlled ultraviolet exposure.
3 ingredients · 1973 products
- 10 / Research topic
Cleansers and irritation
Read how ingredient safety assessments address surfactant irritation, formulation and impurities.
3 ingredients · 406 products
- 11 / Research topic
Fragrance and contact allergy
Explore patch-test research in selected dermatitis patients, including the role of oxidised fragrance materials.
4 ingredients · 929 products
- 12 / Research topic
Preservatives and safety
Understand the exposure assumptions and formulation limits in selected assessments of preservative ingredients.
4 ingredients · 2880 products