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The ATOBARRIER365 Collection: Hero Products for Sensitive Skin At the heart of AESTURA's breakthrough skincare is the ATOBARRIER365 Collection, featuring the viral sensation ATOBARRIER365 Cream. The hero product has become a phenomenon in Korea, with one cream sold every 7 seconds[6] due to its proven ability to strengthen, protect and hydrate the skin. The ATOBARRIER365 Cream features patented technology with one million capsules packed with ceramides in every bottle[4]. These capsules stay on the skin for up to 18 hours[5], delivering hydration while strengthening, repairing, and protecting the moisture barrier which can be weakened in sensitive skin. "Sensitive skin often struggles with compromised skin barrier, making it more susceptible to dryness and irritation," says Dr. Richard D. Granstein, an academic dermatologist and Chair of AESTURA's Derma-Science Advisory Board. Additionally, according to Dr. Y. Claire Chang, board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm and clinical instructor at Mount Sinai Hospital, "For those with sensitive skin, ceramides are crucial. It's not just about any ceramides, though. Sensitive skin benefits most from specific ceramides that mimic those naturally found in the skin. AESTURA's innovative capsule technology, used in the ATOBARRIER365 Cream, encapsulates these barrier-boosting ceramides, allowing for deeper penetration to help rebuild and strengthen the skin's natural barrier. Results reported from a clinical trial of the ATOBARRIER365 Cream demonstrated significantly enhanced skin hydration and improved barrier function." The complete ATOBARRIER365 Collection includes products formulated to address specific skin concerns like dryness, irritation, and barrier damage while enhancing overall skin health. Each product is designed for daily use, providing a complete routine specifically developed for sensitive skin needs. Exclusive Launch at Sephora Australia The exclusive partnership with Sephora Australia underscores both brands' commitment to offering premium, results-driven skincare solutions. Sephora's reputation for curating the world's most coveted beauty brands makes it the ideal retail partner for AESTURA's Australian debut. "Sephora Australia is excited to exclusively launch AESTURA, bringing our clients access to Korea's most trusted dermocosmetic brand," says Mark O'Keefe, Country Manager Sephora ANZ. "Our clients value effective, results-driven skincare, and AESTURA delivers on this by offering cutting-edge solutions specifically designed for sensitive skin that support barrier health. We look forward to introducing AESTURA to our Sephora community and know that it will be a valuable addition to our assortment." 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Summer held little back on a steamy, stormy D.C. Sunday
Little in the atmospheric storehouse of summer seemed to be held back on Sunday in Washington, a steamy and tempestuous day with lavish helpings of heat, humidity and thunderous, wind-driven storminess. Although July did not display all its resources in every neighborhood or at the same time, Sunday gave an overall sense of putting it all out there, in a vivid and dramatic showing of the meteorological merchandise available in a D.C. summer.
