Ceramides are a family of lipids composed of a sphingoid base and a fatty acid. In the skin, they are mainly present in the stratum corneum where, with cholesterol and free fatty acids, they constitute the inter-corneocyte lipids. They are a naturally-occurring lipids…

Clair Renovia Anti-aging Complex is the latest offering from Ichimaru Pharcos for aging well and gracefully. It was developed with careful consideration of the factors that cause extrinsic aging, to prevent and delay the signs of aging such as lines, wrinkles, and…

Discovering Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate’s many skin benefits and how it is being celebrated in Korean skincare and given a special seat of honor is one of the eye-openers of this year. Shebah Biotech of South Korea has joined our slew of suppliers about 3 years ago…

Micellar Cysteamine is a new, emerging potent depigmenting agent that’s gaining remarkable attention around the world. It’s particularly effective in the treatment of recalcitrant melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and solar lentigines. What…

Derbiome Y-Zone Solution is a blend of various Artemisia extracts that have been known to be good for women since ancient times, as well as patented fermented lactic acid bacteria, and other natural extracts. It not only has an antibacterial effect on problematic…

ACMEL-ACTIVE is an extract of Spilanthes Acmella Oleracea, a powerful myorelaxant and so-called Nature’s Botox. I say it with confidence, Spilanthes Acmella Oleracea is one of the best things that ever happened to skincare. Why? Over the last two decades,…

JuniperBright reduces lipofuscin deposit and prevents new formation by dual mechanism of action: proteasome and autophagy. What is lipofuscin? Lipofuscin is a yellow-brown pigment that accumulates in cells as part of the normal aging process. It is thought to be…

The Clair Blanche Skin Whitening Complex from Ichimaru Pharcos of Japan has come a long way. From its first launch more than 20 years ago, it has evolved into the CB II and now, there’s CB III, a total whitening and brightening complex! This only proves that…