Speeding Up Post-treatment Rebound: La Mer Research Confirms Skin Barrier Recovery Acceleration After Dermatological Procedures

La Mer and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) have announced the publication of research in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD), highlighting the efficacy of La Mer’s Macrocystis pyrifera ferment-containing serum (MPF-Serum) in strengthening the skin barrier and accelerating recovery following dermatological procedures. This marks an important advancement in post-procedure skin care, offering a new standard of care for patients undergoing treatments such as chemical peels and laser therapy.

The research, conducted by Uma Santhanam, Ph.D., and Claude Saliou, PharmD, from ELC’s clinical sciences team, and Jaime Emmetsberger, Ph.D., from La Mer’s Max Huber Research Labs, in collaboration with esteemed dermatologists and external researchers, evaluated the impact of MPF-Serum on skin barrier function.

Across multiple clinical trials involving women aged 31 to 65, the MPF-Serum showed a significant improvement in moisturization and skin barrier integrity over an 8-week period. The product was also tested in controlled dermatological procedures, including 70% glycolic acid peels and non-ablative laser treatments, where it demonstrated superior post-procedure recovery compared to standard moisturizers.

These findings suggest MPF-Serum could serve as both a preparatory product for procedures and a more effective alternative to traditional ointments during recovery.

“Our research indicates that MPF-Serum provides tangible benefits for patients recovering from dermatological treatments, setting a new benchmark for post-procedure skin care,” said Saliou, a key contributor to the study. “This innovation underscores the potential for science-led solutions in the beauty industry.”

As beauty and skin care continue to intersect with advanced scientific research, studies like these reinforce the industry’s potential to deliver products that not only enhance aesthetics but also improve skin health and recovery. The findings from La Mer and ELC’s study promise to shape the future of post-procedure skin care and further elevate the role of science in beauty innovation.