The European Commission has introduced new regulations limiting the amount of Vitamin A compounds (retinoids) that can be included in cosmetic products. These changes are based on a precautionary approach - not because retinol suddenly became dangerous, but because regulators wanted to ensure that people's total daily Vitamin A exposure remains within recommended levels.
We selected an “award-winning” Vitamin B serum and compared it to our B3 Super Serum. Both retail around $130–$150. We supplied the ingredient lists only — without product names — and asked ChatGPT one simple question: Which serum is better? The results will surprise you.
Sydney, 9 February 2026 — One day after the official unveiling of its reimagined range, Derma Energy delivered another major announcement during an exclusive full-day professional training event: the launch of a true industry first — a peel that can be massaged into the skin.
8 February 2026 marked the official unveiling of the newly reimagined Derma Energy—a milestone relaunch ten years in the making. Founder, chemist and formulator Sean Abel revealed the evolved range at an intimate luncheon hosted at the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel, attended by 60 close friends, family and long-standing clients. What guests believed would be a brand relaunch soon became something more personal: a surprise celebration of Abel’s 50th birthday, reached just days earlier.
Vitamin C is one of skincare’s most loved (and most misunderstood) ingredients. It brightens the complexion, supports collagen, softens pigmentation, and provides antioxidant defence against environmental damage. But here’s the twist: there isn’t one vitamin C—there are many. Each form has its own personality, strengths, stability quirks and ideal skin types. Below is a breakdown of the most common (and most effective) vitamin C forms found in skincare today
