• Skincare 101

    Skincare based on Skin Tone

    There are some differences in the structure and function of the skin among different skin tones; some are more sensitive to the sun and irritation, some are more prone to hyperpigmentation, some experience sagging earlier in life; however, we are all prone to these skin conditions regardless of our ethnic skin type but the rank order of each skin problem is a little different for various skin tones. It is important to understand the structural differences among the skin of different colors to better know your skin needs and treat your skin accordingly. Structural differences in different skin colors a. Skin pigmentation Melanin content: The first difference in skin characteristics…

  • Skincare 101,  Skincare ingredients

    Oleosome Technology: An advanced delivery system

    What are Oleosomes?Oleosomes are micron-sized droplets which are naturally present in some plant seeds; they act as reservoirs to hold the plant oil and vitamin E. The remarkable properties of these natural oleosomes have generated a lot of interest to extract and incorporate them in skincare products and take advantage of their sophisticated structure.ย  Oleosome TechnologyOleosome technology is the next-generation encapsulation system. Through a large scale process in the lab they extract and isolate intact oleosome structures from plant seeds. These oleosomes are potent with beneficial ingredients on their own, however the formulators can take advantage of their structure and load these spherical olesosomes with active ingredients as well. Benefits…