Dr. Draelos discusses the process of defining skin quality and the skin parameters that were chosen for this purpose while conducting research1 on a novel serum (Mystro Active Balance Serum; Skinbetter Science).
Dr. Watchmaker reviews the concept of skin homeostasis and discusses new research1 in which she and her colleagues evaluated a novel serum (Mystro Active Balance
1. Draelos ZD, Grimes PE, Watchmaker J, Nelson DB. A Multi-center Trial Evaluating a Serum Comprised of Plant-based Adaptogens Targeting Skin Quality. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024;17(2):15–19.
2. Draelos ZD, Grimes PE, Watchmaker J, Nelson DB. Gene Expression Analysis of a Topical Serum Comprised of Plant-based Adaptogens Developed to Support Homeostasis and Skin Quality. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2024;17(2):43–46.
3. Data on file, Skinbetter Science
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