It’s not all sunshine and rainbows: FDA calls for animal testing of existing UV filters…
A recent article in Happi focused on the FDA’s call for animal testing of existing UV filters which will raise the ire of consumers and costs for manufacturers and suppliers: “While the FDA is agreeable to the industry’s proposed clinical (human)...
Assessing the integrity of our skin barrier
Conversations about the skin barrier are mainstream nowadays, and a vast range of products are available to repair, protect, soothe and calm our skin from supermarkets, pharmacies and beauty counters. Assessing the integrity and vulnerabilities of our skin barrier Our...
The differences between baby and adult skin
What are the differences between baby and adult skin? Baby skin has reduced barrier function and a different lipid profile, increased reactivity, lower melanin production (and therefore less in-built sun protection). It also displays higher permeability, enabling...