Behind every Skinome product is a dedicated research team led by Johanna Gillbro, skin researcher and founder , and Ulf Åkerström, CIO – two driving forces that unite science, innovation and passion for skin health in the creation of the skin care of the future.
JOHANNA GILLBRO
Johanna Gillbro, PhD in experimental dermatology, is one of Sweden's most prominent skin researchers. With over 20 years of experience in dermatology, clinical research and product development, she has developed several patents on innovative and active ingredients that support the skin microbiome.
DERMATOLOGIST & FOUNDER
As a specialist in skin health, the skin microbiome and the skin disease vitiligo, she has become a frequent speaker at international conferences and the most cited author in the International Journal of Cosmetics over the past ten years. Below you will find a selection of her research studies.
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Randomized comparative double-blind study assessing the difference between topically applied microbiome-supporting skincare versus conventional skincare on the facial microbiome in correlation to biophysical skin parameters.
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Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938-A comparative study on the effect of probiotics and lysates on human skin.
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Melanogenesis and the mechanisms of skin lightening agents - existing and new approaches.
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Transcriptional changes in full-thickness human skin organoculture following topical application of all-trans retinoic acid
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Microbial dynamics: Evaluating the impact of skin care routines on the facial skin microbiome and skin health.
ULF ÅKERSTRÖM
With over 20 years of experience, Ulf is one of Sweden's most experienced experts in skin research and innovative product development. Ulf has held several leadership roles at some of Sweden's largest skin care companies, including Hardford AB and ACO Hud Nordic AB, where he led research and development of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and medical devices.
Chief Innovation Officer
Ulf is Skinome's Chief Innovation Officer and leads our R&D team and the development of our fresh skincare products with only the best for the skin in focus. Below you will find a selection of his research studies.
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Randomized comparative double-blind study assessing the difference between topically applied microbiome-supporting skincare versus conventional skincare on the facial microbiome in correlation to biophysical skin parameters.
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Comparison of moisturizing creams for preventing relapse of atopic dermatitis: a randomized double-blind, controlled multicenter clinical trial.
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Accumulation of sunscreens in human skin after daily applications: a study of sunscreens with different ultraviolet radiation filters.
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New method for studying photostability of topical formulations: a case study of titanium dioxide stabilization of ketoprofen.
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Microbial dynamics: Evaluating the impact of skin care routines on the facial skin microbiome and skin health.
