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Aekyung Industrial Publishes Skin Microbiome Study in SCI Journal with CHA Medical Center

Posted : 2026.04.10 14:14

Aekyung Industrial said it has demonstrated its strength in basic skin science research and R&D capabilities by publishing a study, conducted jointly with a CHA Medical Center research team, on how the skin microbiome affects skin barrier function in an SCI journal.

Aekyung Industrial announced on the 20th that it had published the results of its joint study with the CHA Medical Center research team, titled "Analysis of the Effects of the Skin Microbiome on Skin Barrier Function," in the SCI journal Annals of Dermatology. The study included data from building a 3D artificial skin model based on the skin microbiome and systematically analyzing skin barrier responses by microorganism.

The research team identified the different effects of skin commensal microorganisms, including Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus hominis, and Cutibacterium acnes, on skin barrier protein expression and lipid synthesis. In particular, the team focused on scientifically analyzing the mechanisms that maintain skin barrier homeostasis and on discovering materials that could help skin recovery and protect against damage.

Aekyung Industrial's Beauty Convergence Research Team is working with Professor Shin Jung-woo's dermatology team at CHA Medical Center on a national project commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) to build a 3D artificial skin model based on the skin microbiome. The model is being used in basic research to identify the mechanisms behind skin troubles such as itching and acne, and to test recovery materials in damaged artificial skin environments.

Based on the data on the interaction between the skin microbiome and the skin barrier accumulated through this study, Aekyung Industrial plans to continue developing solutions suited to consumers' skin. Kim Han-young, head of the Beauty Convergence Research Team at Aekyung Industrial Cosmetics Research Institute, said the company will continue to accumulate scientific data through collaboration with universities and medical institutions and apply them to the development of differentiated skincare products.

Skin microbiome: A community of microorganisms that live symbiotically on human skin, along with their genetic information. It is closely involved in skin barrier function and overall skin health. SCI (Science Citation Index): A citation index for science and technology papers. Articles published in journals listed in this index are globally recognized for their academic credibility and influence. 3D artificial skin model: A cultured tissue created in the laboratory to mimic the structure and function of real human skin tissue. It is used in cosmetic efficacy testing and research into the mechanisms of skin diseases.

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