News|Articles|September 30, 2026

Topical vs. Ingestible Skincare: Why the Future Is Both

This Q&A with Maypro's Lauren Clardy discusses the innovation areas—from scientific substantiation to delivery systems—set to define the future of skin and hair health.

Topical skincare is increasingly focusing on formulation science. In this Q&A, Maypro's Lauren Clardy, senior director of scientific affairs, discusses formulation challenges, ingredient innovation, and why the industry is shifting from subjective consumer testing toward rigorous, instrumentally measured skin-health endpoints in both topical and ingestible beauty products.

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