Category Archives: environment

World Eczema Day: Reflecting on Skin Health and Innovative Solutions

  This September 14th, we marked World Eczema Day, a key moment to highlight the impact of this chronic skin condition on millions of people worldwide. It’s also an opportunity for OxiProteomics to reflect on the current understanding of eczema and the innovative solutions being developed to address it.   Understanding Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Solutions, […]

Unveiling the Hidden Impact of UV, Blue Light, and Infrared on Skin Aging

  Unveiling the Hidden Impact of UV, Blue Light, and Infrared on Skin Aging Did you know that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, high-energy visible light (HEVL, or blue light), and infrared (IR) radiation are major culprits behind premature skin aging? Natural sunlight comprises a spectrum of wavelengths, including UV, visible light, and IR, […]

Climate Change and Urban Heat Islands: the Impact on Skin Health

  As the globe warms, we’re not only witnessing shifts in climate patterns but also the emergence of urban heat islands (UHIs)—cities significantly warmer than their rural counterparts. This phenomenon heightens our exposure to heat, particularly in urban environments, triggering a series of skin challenges.   What does this mean for our skin? Oxidative Stress: Increased […]

The impact of stress on skin and hair

Psychological stress is a natural response of the body to situations perceived as threatening or emotionally challenging. When we are stressed, our bodies release hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, triggering a cascade of physiological reactions that can have harmful effects on our health.  Did you know that psychological stress can have a negative impact […]

The impact of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) in the skin

Did you know that (ER) stress in the skin arises from dysregulation of ER calcium store and impact of reactive oxygen species caused by external disturbances, such as epidermal barrier perturbation, UV irradiation, heat, and other types of oxidative stress. Dysregulation of ER Disruption of ER calcium homeostasis leads to a depletion of calcium stores […]

Journée de la lumière – protégeons notre peau

Éclairer le Pouvoir de la Lumière, Célébrons sa Journée Internationale ! Le 16 mai, nous soulignons l’importance cruciale de la lumière dans nos vies. De la photosynthèse des plantes à la régulation des rythmes circadiens chez les êtres vivants, la lumière est une force fondamentale. L’impact de la Lumière sur la peau Cependant, en ce […]

OxiProteomics at the 9th “Forum des Éco-Entreprises”

OxiProteomics is present at the 9th edition of the “Forum of the Éco-Entreprises“, at the French Ministry for the Economy and Finance, Paris. The Forum stimulates the meetings between major actors of innovation in the field of clean & green technologies and ecology. OxiProteomics promotes cutting-edge approaches for the environmental impact bio-monitoring.