Museum of Notable Realities
Reference Library
This reference library serves as a resource to travelers who seek further knowledge and to give credit to work referenced in exhibitions.

Collected Dermafutures
Metem
Microbial Exchange
Byrd, A., Belkaid, Y. & Segre, J. The human skin microbiome. Nat Rev Microbiol 16, 143–155 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro.2017.157
De Pessemier, B., Grine, L., Debaere, M., Maes, A., Paetzold, B., & Callewaert, C. (2021). Gut-Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions. Microorganisms, 9(2), 353. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9020353
Nature Video. (2020, December 16). The skin microbiome: A healthy bacterial balance. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWE3U3FItlc
SCOBY Leather
Biomaterials: What is Scoby Leather?. Environmental Center. (2023, December 11). https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2021/11/04/biomaterials-what-scoby-leather
Grey, S. (2024, April 8). Kombucha leather: Your guide to scoby leather. Grow Your Pantry. https://growyourpantry.com/blogs/kombucha/kombucha-leather-your-guide-to-scoby-leather
Smith, N. (2023, December 11). Biomaterials: What is Scoby Leather?. Environmental Center. https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2021/11/04/biomaterials-what-scoby-leather
Senes
Skin Injuries, Age, Conditions and Race
Bonifant, H., & Holloway, S. (2019). A review of the effects of ageing on skin integrity and wound healing. British journal of community nursing, 24(Sup3), S28–S33. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2019.24.Sup3.S28
Brouhard, R. (2023, May 2). How to treat and prevent skin tears. Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/treatment-of-skin-tears-1298233
Choi, S. H., Lee, B. J., & Lee, S. Y. (2023). A study on skin mobility according to joint movement: Variations in mobility according to joint motion range and correlation and influence with hydrica composition. Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI), 29(2), e13288. https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13288
Department of Health & Human Services. (2003, January 17). Healthy ageing - the skin. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/healthy-ageing-the-skin#about-healthy-ageing---the-skin
Government of the United States. (n.d.). Skin care and aging | National Institute on Aging. National Institute on Aging. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/skin-care/skin-care-and-aging
Labbé, J., & Caouette, G. (2001). Recent skin injuries in normal children. Pediatrics, 108(2), 271–276. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.108.2.271
Ratliff, C. R., & Fletcher, K. R. (2007). Skin tears: a review of the evidence to support prevention and treatment. Ostomy/wound management, 53(3),
Skin Type and Race: Wariations in Skin Biology
Almirall. (n.d.). Learn about the different types of skin. Almirall. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.almirall.com/your-health/your-skin/types-of-skin
Beiersdorf. (n.d.-a). Different Types of Skin by Ethnic Groups | Eucerin. Eucerin. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.en.eucerin-me.com/%20relaunch/home/about-skin/basic-skin-knowledge/skin-ethnics
Beiersdorf. (n.d.-b). Eucerin: About skin | Skin types and conditions. Eucerin. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://int.eucerin.com/about-skin/basic-skin-knowledge/skin-types
Complete Family Dermatology Team. (2022, January 18). Characteristics of Skin Types. Complete Family Dermatology. https://www.completefamilydermatology.com/blogs/skin-types/
Fletcher, J., & Patel, R. (2020, October 28). What type of skin do I have? Medicalnewstoday. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-type-of-skin-do-i-have
Millhone, C., & Camp, B. (2023, December 30). What Skin Type Do You Have. Health. https://www.health.com/skin-types-8405765
Rawlings, A. V. (2006). Ethnic skin types: Are there differences in skin structure and function?1. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 28(2), 79–93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-2494.2006.00302.x
Stuart, A., & Jaliman, D. (2024, February 29). What’s Your Skin Type? WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/whats-your-skin-type
Team, E. (2022, February 11). How ethnicity plays a role in skin types. Enrich. https://www.enrichclinic.com.au/how-ethnicity-plays-a-role-in-skin-types/
Halcya
Effect of Air Pollution on Skin ​
Puri, P., Nandar, S. K., Kathuria, S., & Ramesh, V. (2017). Effects of air pollution on the skin: A review. Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology, 83(4), 415–423. https://doi.org/10.4103/0378-6323.199579
Roberts W. (2020). Air pollution and skin disorders. International journal of women's dermatology, 7(1), 91–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.11.001
UV-Filtering Windows ​
Tzu-Hsuan Lo, Pen-Yaun Shih, & Chio-Hsien Wu. (2019). The Response of UV/Blue Light and Ozone Sensing Using Ag-TiO2 Planar Nanocomposite Thin Film. Sensors (Basel), 2019 18(23), doi: 10.3390/s19235061.
Aging and Changing Skin​
Corpuz, K., King, H., & Peterson, E. (2023, March 7). This Is What Skin Concerns Look Like at Every Age (20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond). Real Simple. https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/anti-aging/aging-skin-concerns
Department of Health & Human Service. (2023, October 13). Healthy ageing—The skin. Better Health; Department of Health & Human Services. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/healthy-ageing-the-skin
Kumar, K., & Uttekar, P. S. (n.d.). When Does Skin Begin to Age? Skin Aging Timeline. MedicineNet. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.medicinenet.com/when_does_skin_begin_to_age/article.htm
Rashmi, S. (2019, January 28). The Ageing Timeline—Dr. Rashmi Shetty [Drrashmishetty]. https://drrashmishetty.com/the-ageing-timeline/
Skin Anti-Aging Gene Therapy ​
Church, G., Thompson, D., & Milanova, D. (2024, January 16). MRBL: Next-generation gene therapy for molecular skin rejuvenation. Wyss Institute. https://wyss.harvard.edu/technology/mrbl-next-generation-gene-therapy-for-molecular-skin-rejuvenation/
Ullah, M., & Sun, Z. (2018). Stem cells and anti-aging genes: double-edged sword-do the same job of life extension. Stem cell research & therapy, 9(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-017-0746-4
U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2022, July 21). Aging changes in Skin: Medlineplus medical encyclopedia. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004014.htm
Zouboulis, C. C., Adjaye, J., Akamatsu, H., Moe-Behrens, G., & Niemann, C. (2008). Human skin stem cells and the ageing process. Experimental gerontology, 43(11), 986–997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2008.09.001
Recoa
Psychology of Skin Self-Perception ​
2024’s beauty trends are already coming true. Global Cosmetic Industry. (2023a, November 28). https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22875429/2024s-beauty-trends-are-already-coming-true
Daftary, K., Poondru, S., Patel, N., Shramuk, M., Muhammad, L., & Kundu, R. V. (2023). Colorism attitudes and use of skin lightening agents in the United States. International journal of women's dermatology, 9(3), e092. https://doi.org/10.1097/JW9.0000000000000092
Skin health is a mental wellness issue: New study. Global Cosmetic Industry. (2023, October 19). https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22876115/skin-health-is-a-mental-wellness-issue-new-study
Skin Anti-Aging Research
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). Skin care tips dermatologists use. Aad. Retrieved June 3, 2024, from https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/skin-care-tips-dermatologists-use
Binic, I., Lazarevic, V., Ljubenovic, M., Mojsa, J., & Sokolovic, D. (2013). Skin ageing: natural weapons and strategies. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2013, 827248. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/827248
Biology and Innovation in The Beauty Industry
Cosmetic Business. (2020, October 22). Does ethnicity affect how our skin ages? Cosmetic Business. https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/does-ethnicity-affect-how-our-skin-ages--170912
Khetpal, S., Ghosh, D., & Roostaeian, J. (2023). Innovations in Skin and Soft Tissue Aging-A Systematic Literature Review and Market Analysis of Therapeutics and Associated Outcomes. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 47(4), 1609–1622. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-023-03322-1
Ugonabo, N. (2022, October 3). What Skin Type Do I Have? | Determine Your Skin Type. Cerave. https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/what-skin-type-do-i-have
Video Content
Footage which was not generated by the Collected Dermafutures team was gathered from the pexels stock footage database. https://www.pexels.com/
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