Research | MedEsthetics

Sensitive skin prevalence has risen significantly over the past two decades.

Is the Urban Jungle Wrecking Our Faces? Galderma Science Says Yes

Sensitive skin faces a triple threat: inflammation, oxidative stress, and environmental damage.

Extremozymes protect skin from environmental stressors like UV, heat and pollution

Powered by Extremozymes, This Latest Hydrator Mimics Nature’s Toughest Survivors to Protect Your Skin

iS Clinical’s new hydrator uses extremozymes—enzymes from organisms that survive in extreme environments—to help defend skin from environmental stress and visible aging.

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The aesthetic medicine landscape is shifting toward non-surgical, regenerative treatments—especially laser technologies like Aerolase Neo Elite® and Era Elite®—as younger generations prioritize natural results.

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Study Reveals Epigenetics are Behind Vitamin C's Skin Thickening Benefits

Despite countless treatments and products, most women say cellulite solutions fall short—revealing a deeper need for understanding, not just fixes.

National Cellulite Day Shines Light on How the Condition Shapes Women’s Self-Image, Confidence

Young adults are turning to microdosed Botox to relax facial muscles before wrinkles become permanent.

Baby Botox in Your 20s and 30s: Preventive Power or Cosmetic Overkill?

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

Debut invests $20M to supercharge its AI platform exploring 50B+ molecules for next-gen skincare.

Debut Invests $20M to Expand AI-Driven Discovery of Bio-Based Beauty Ingredients

What if AI could unlock the secrets of skin health hidden in billions of untapped molecules? A U.S.-based biotech company just took a major step in making that a reality — and it could change the future of beauty formulations as we know them.

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

MSOs are targeting successful aesthetics and wellness businesses—often aiming to pay less than fair market value. We spoke with former MSO executives to uncover how they really evaluate, approach and negotiate with practices.

Facials can improve the results of procedures by prepping the skin and creating a more receptive and balanced skin environment.

Are Facials Just Pampering? Debunking the Myths and Exploring Their Clinical Impact

Discover common myths about facials and its functional role in clinical aesthetics—showing how facials prepare the skin and support recovery beyond the widespread belief that they're merely relaxing.

Individuals surveyed might be realizing that the skin can be preserved to withstand aging with the right solutions, whereas clothes and dining come and go.

New Report Finds Consumers Prioritize Aesthetic Treatments Above Dining, Fashion

A new report backed by BeautyEngine reveals that consumers now prioritize skin care and aesthetic treatments over everyday luxuries like dining and clothing.

A recently published study in the journal Aging explores how components in young human blood serum can restore youthful properties to skin, but only when bone marrow cells are present.

Young Blood, Fresh Skin: How Bone Marrow Unlocks the Secret to Anti-Aging

Key findings include the identification of 55 proteins produced by bone marrow in response to young serum, with seven specifically linked to boosting cell renewal and energy production.

About 50% of all dermal filler visits also include a neurotoxin procedure, while only 13% of neurotoxin visits include dermal filler procedures —a decline from 21% in 2017.

Neurotoxins Surge, Hyaluronic Fillers Slip: GLP-1 and Skincare Usher in a New Chapter

Guidepoint Qsight’s report shows a rise in GLP-1 medications being paired with body contouring and a shift in filler use—biostimulatory fillers gain popularity while HA fillers decline. Skincare is also emerging as a core part of treatment plans, adding revenue and reinforcing practices' roles in long-term care.

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AmorePacific Finds 'Blue' PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration

The smaller microalgae PDRN compounds boosted collagen production and angiogenesis — both vital for healthy skin — and acted through the same A2A receptor mechanism as traditional PDRNs.

Recent reports indicate that skincare adds up to 45% more revenue to skin rejuvenation visits. Skincare experts advise clinicians to strategically integrate skincare into visit workflows.

Integrate, Don’t Upsell: Retail Skincare is Driving Patient Results and Medspa Revenue

Skincare is sometimes undervalued by medspas, but data shows it can increase revenue by 30–45% per visit. Experts recommend integrating skincare into the treatment process, rather than an optional add-on—from consultation to aftercare.

Alma has presented Universkin—an AI-assisted medical skincare line, leaning into the skicare industry's shift toward tailored personalization.

As Reports Highlight Growing Demand for Personalization, Alma Unveils AI-Driven Universkin Skin Care System

Alma has launched Universkin, an AI-powered skin care system that creates personalized treatments using skin data. This innovation responds to a growing demand among consumers for hyper-personalized beauty solutions.

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Could Targeting This Enzyme Slow Aging? Scientists Reveal PDI's Role in DNA Repair, Longevity

Researchers discovered it can relocate to the cell nucleus, where it helps to repair double-strand DNA breaks.

As skin organoids closely mimic real human skin, initially used for drug screening, they are now applied to study inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and melasma, as well as rare genetic diseases—revolutionizing personalization.

Skin Organoids Poised to Revolutionize Personalized Dermatology, Study Finds

A recent study highlights how skin organoids—3D models created from stem cells—can replicate real human skin to personalize treatments for conditions like vitiligo, psoriasis, and eczema. By mimicking native skin responses, these organoids offer promising advances in individualized dermatologic care.

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Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best

In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.