Amoorepacific's Estra Presents Skin Barrier Research at U.S. Dermatology Conference

Amorepacific's dermacosmetic brand Estra presented its research on the effects of stress and harmful environments on skin barriers at a global dermatology conference. The study identified the link between skin barrier damage and aging, proposing new directions for dermacare aimed at restoring compromised barrier functions.
 
Amorepacific announced that Estra participated in the 'Asia Clinical Aesthetic Innovation Conference (ACAIC) 2026' held at the Harvard Club in New York on June 27, 2026. The event attracted over 200 dermatologists and industry professionals from around the world.
 
Richard Granstein, chair of Estra's U.S. Dermatology Advisory Board and a professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medicine, delivered a presentation on 'The Impact of Stress on Skin and Inflammatory Skin Diseases.'
 
Granstein explained the interactions between the skin, nervous system, and immune system, highlighting how stress may exacerbate skin inflammation through the peripheral nervous system. He also shared research indicating that using cosmetics for skin soothing and managing psychological stress could aid in improving certain inflammatory skin conditions.
 
Park Won-seok, head of Amorepacific's R&I Center's Advanced Beauty Research Institute, spoke on 'The Effects of Harmful Environments on Skin Barriers.' He revealed that damage to the skin barrier caused by harmful environments is a key factor in accelerating aging and presented research findings aimed at restoring healthy skin barrier functions.
 
He also discussed innovative active ingredients, such as 'Hydroxydihydrocapsaicin,' which significantly improves stress-induced barrier damage, and 'Epicatechin' derived from green tea, which protects the skin from external stimuli.
 
Notably, Park introduced Amorepacific's proprietary high-density technology 'DermaOn,' which perfectly mimics the lipid structure of the stratum corneum, presenting a new direction for dermacare focused on restoring skin barrier functions.
 
During the conference, Estra set up a dedicated brand exhibition space to share its integrated skin defense and recovery research direction based on Amorepacific's technological vision of 'Holistic Longevity Solutions' with global experts.
 
Estra expanded its distribution network this year, following its entry into over 400 Sephora stores and online platforms in the U.S. in February 2025, by launching in approximately 680 Sephora stores across 17 European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, in March 2026.
 
An Estra brand representative stated, "We will continue to showcase our research and technological competitiveness on global academic stages, deepening our understanding of the causes of skin barrier damage to enhance our credibility as a dermatology-based dermacosmetic brand that aids in restoring healthy functions."