Why Plant Adaptogens Work for Zonal Dysbiosis: The Science of the O-Zone

Have you ever felt that your skincare has simply stopped working? Even with gold-standard serums and disciplined ten-step rituals, results often plateau—a phenomenon known as tachyphylaxis, where the ...

13 Touko 8min

Is your sunscreen doing more than just blocking the sun? In this masterclass, I explore the revolutionary shift toward sunscreen serums and how sun protection has moved far beyond merely blocking UV r...

11 Touko 9min

In this special editorial supplement to our podcast, we dive into the clinical evidence supporting the Brain-Skin Axis—the bidirectional ecosystem where the nervous system and skin cells interact. As ...

7 Huhti 4min

I break down the histological reality of how retinoids affect the cellular matrix.While social media often warns that these ingredients "thin" the skin, the peer-reviewed evidence tells a different st...

18 Maalis 10min

Do retinoids thin the skin? No. In fact, they induce dermal remodeling that strengthens your skin’s foundation. But if you’re Asian, the answer to the retinoid burn is more nuanced than the standard p...

18 Maalis 31s

In this episode of The Dermatologist Talks: Science of Beauty, I’m taking you inside the glass-walled laboratories of LVMH Research to discuss a breakthrough dominating the conversation in 2026: the i...

11 Maalis 9min

A glimpse into the Dior International Skincare Summit in Tokyo, which I had the pleasure of attending in October 2025. The LVMH Recherche team shared a groundbreaking deconstruction of the 12 Hallmark...

10 Maalis 1min