We often think of skin as a standalone organ protective, sensory, and self-renewing. But beneath the surface lies an invisible ecosystem that helps our skin thrive: the skin microbiome. What Is the Skin Microbiome? The skin microbiome refers to the vast…
When we think of bioavailability, we often imagine oral medications or injectables. But in dermatology, topical bioavailability, how much of a substance is available to act at the target site within or on the skin, is a game-changer. Despite being…
We often treat skin like a passive canvas; something to cleanse, cover, or correct. But your skin is far more than just a surface. It’s intelligent, dynamic, and selectively interactive with the world. At Cymbiotics, we believe that great formulations…
In the era of clean beauty, the phrase “If I can’t eat it, I won’t put it on my skin” has emerged as a simplified expression of a much more complex idea. It implies an intuitive connection between the food we…
Topical formulations, creams, gels, lotions, ointments, and patches have long been perceived as the safer cousins of oral or injectable medications. After all, they sit on the surface, right? But beneath their gentle appearance lies an elegant complexity of science,…
The skin is more than just what we see, it’s a living, adapting organ, and its outermost shield, the skin barrier, is constantly evolving. Factors like age, emotional state, environment, and nutrition all leave their mark on the table. But…
We apply creams, ointments and serums expecting them to do something. But how do ingredients in a topical actually reach where they’re needed? Understanding skin penetration isn’t just a scientific curiosity, it’s essential to building safe, effective dermatological treatments. The…
In everyday conversation, people often use “cream” and “ointment” interchangeably. But in dermatological science and pharmaceutical formulation, the difference between a cream, a gel, a lotion, and an ointment isn’t just about texture. It’s about how the product behaves, how…
A New Chapter in Skin Science Dermatology is evolving beyond surface treatments. The skin once viewed as a barrier is now seen as a precise gateway for delivering therapeutic and cosmetic actives. Whether it’s restoring hydration, controlling inflammation, or delivering…
A Peek Into the Science Behind Topical Delivery We apply a cream and expect magic. But between your fingertips and that active ingredient reaching your skin cells lies a seriously tough gatekeeper—the skin barrier. So how do some topical products…