Cosmetic leaks

Even a summer day without sunburn can leave thousands of DNA damage sites per skin cell. Photolyase is an enzyme that acts precisely there – where we humans evolutionarily lack our own repair mechanism. What it does, where it comes from, and why it doesn't have to wait until the skin is already red.

Discover how the seasons affect your skin and how to care for it year-round with the right ingredients and skincare routine.

Ascorbic Acid, Efficacy, Bioavailability: What Vitamin C Does in Skincare – and What to Look Out For in Products and Formulations.

The skin microbiome influences your skin's health, protection, and appearance – why a balanced complexion starts with the right bacteria.

UV radiation changes your DNA – even on cloudy days. What thymine dimers are, how they form, and how your skin can protect itself.

How much sunscreen, when to reapply, which filters? Specific tips from Dr. Lars Rüther for effective sun protection in everyday life.

Astaxanthin from red algae: Why this active ingredient is up to 500 times more antioxidant than vitamin E – and effectively counteracts skin aging.

SPF, UVA Seal, and Filter Types: How Sunscreen Really Protects – and why your sun protection product needs more than just 'SPF 50'.

Which skincare mistakes and lifestyle triggers fuel acne – and how to effectively prevent blackheads, pimples, and adult acne.

Like dissolves like: How the Oil Cleansing Method removes sebum, makeup, and dirt – without disrupting your skin's natural barrier.

Acne aestivalis: What distinguishes Mallorca acne from classic acne, when it appears – and how you can effectively prevent this sun rash.

Men's Skincare Myths: Why Your Skin Condition Is More Important Than Your Gender – And What Really Matters for Healthy Men's Skin.