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...
Dr Carol Treasure’s latest thoughts on mildness…
Written by Dr Carol Treasure Here I am indulging in some all-important self care after a very busy couple of weeks! When rushing around, often staying in hotels and spending time in air conditioned conference rooms, I sense my skin becoming a little more sensitive....
The importance of mildness testing
In this week’s blog we are taking a look at why mildness testing is so important, and how the super-sensitive XtraMild testing method can be used to test a wide variety of products, including surfactants, wash-off formulations, leave-on products, and baby care ranges....