La Mer skin care research published in peer-reviewed journal via Estée Lauder Companies

19 February 2025

New scientific research led by La Mer and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD) on the efficacy of La Mer’s Macrocystis pyrifera ferment containing serum (MPF-Serum) in strengthening skin barrier and accelerating recovery following dermatological procedures. The study, authored by a team of scientists at ELC and distinguished researchers from external institutions, highlights groundbreaking findings in post-procedure skin care.

The research, conducted by Dr. Uma Santhanam and Dr. Claude Saliou from ELC’s Clinical Sciences team and Dr. Jaime Emmetsberger from La Mer’s Max Huber Research Labs, along with esteemed dermatologists and clinical researchers, evaluated the impact of MPF-Serum on skin barrier integrity. Across multiple clinical trials involving women aged 31 to 65, the serum demonstrated a significant increase in moisturization and barrier integrity over 8 weeks. In controlled dermatologic procedures, including 70% glycolic acid peels and non-ablative laser treatments, MPF-Serum improved post-procedure recovery better than standard moisturizers. These results suggest that MPF-Serum could be used in preparation for a dermatological procedure and can be an acceptable alternative to conventional ointments, providing a new standard of care during the period of post-procedure recovery.