Metagenomics offers a powerful lens into the microbial world and has the potential to revolutionise our understanding of life as we know it! The future in … Read More
Epigenetics | anti-ageing at a genetic level
Cosmetic science is increasingly looking at anti-ageing processes at a cellular and genetic level. Until recently, it was accepted knowledge that humans weren’t able to … Read More
Methylene blue | miracle antioxidant | reverses skin ageing
Used widely by biologists to help them see life under the microscope, the blue dye methylene blue is now being touted as the secret ingredient … Read More
Fermented beauty products | happening or hype?
Fermented (probiotic-rich) foods provide large quantities of friendly bacteria which nourish the gut. Thanks to a Korean trend, fermented skincare is now engulfing the Western … Read More
Chemical peels | part 3 | facial rejuvenation
Chemical peels dissolve the glue between cells, shed dead skin, and remove the damaged outer layer of the epidermis. But like all the treatments in … Read More
Dermal fillers | part 2 | facial rejuvenation
In part 2 of our 3-part facial rejuvenation series, we look at dermal fillers – the second most popular non-invasive cosmetic techniques to transform faces. Injectable dermal fillers … Read More