As the beauty industry moves from anti-aging promises to longevity-focused skin wellness, new research from the AVL Molecular Research Center at the University of Colorado Boulder points to amino acids as one of the most important frontiers in modern skincare.
BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AVLaboratories–At the AVL Molecular Research Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, AV Laboratories has been studying skin cells to better understand what supports the visible qualities associated with healthier-looking, more resilient skin over time. While much of the longevity conversation has centered on high-profile molecules associated with NAD+ and “breakthrough” molecules, AV Laboratories’ recent research points back to something more fundamental: amino acids.
Widely understood as the building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, amino acids are associated with many of the visible qualities people want most from modern skincare: firmness, elasticity, smoothness, resilience, and healthy-looking skin. These proteins all depend on amino acid building blocks. For AV Laboratories, this makes amino acids more than a supporting ingredient category. They represent a foundational path toward long-term skin quality and science-led skin longevity.
“Amino acids are fundamental, but they are not simple,” said Dr. Kevin Flynn, PhD, Molecular Biologist at AV Laboratories. “The science is in the balance: the right amino acids, in the right ratios, at the right concentrations. That level of precision is what separates a basic formulation approach from a true skin longevity platform.”
That precision is reflected in AVL SOM3®, AV Laboratories’ patented molecular skincare technology built around all 20 amino acids. Developed from decades of cellular science and biotechnology experience, AVL SOM3® was designed to support the appearance of skin structure, elasticity, hydration, radiance, and overall visible resilience.
“This is not the first time we have worked with delicate cellular systems,” said Ami Mezei, CEO and Co-Founder of AV Laboratories. “Our team helped develop solutions for IVF and advanced cell culture, where the goal was to support some of the most delicate human cells in a highly controlled environment. That experience shaped how we think about skincare. Consumers are asking more from their products today. They want formulas that feel aligned with wellness, longevity, and long-term skin quality. But real innovation requires scientific discipline. It is not only about what goes into a formula. It is about how precisely those ingredients are balanced.”
The company’s emphasis on precision extends beyond research and formulation. AVL SOM3® is manufactured in an FDA-registered, cGMP facility, reflecting the quality control, consistency, and scientific rigor required to produce a complex amino acid-based technology.
“The future of skincare is longevity,” said Dr. Flynn. “Amino acids deserve to be at the forefront of that future because they are foundational to the visible qualities people care about most: firmness, elasticity, smoothness, hydration, and resilience.”
AV Laboratories’ new research reinforces amino acids as central to skin longevity and places them at the forefront of modern skincare science. As foundational building blocks associated with collagen, elastin, keratin, and other elements linked to the appearance of firm, smooth, resilient, healthy-looking skin, amino acids represent one of the most precise and enduring opportunities in cosmetic skincare.
About AV Laboratories
AV Laboratories is a biotechnology-led skincare brand redefining the future of skin wellness through longevity-focused molecular skincare. Built on decades of cellular science, AV Laboratories developed AVL SOM3®, a patented molecular complex designed to support the appearance of skin structure, elasticity, and energy. The brand’s formulas combine AVL SOM3® with clinical-grade actives to nourish the skin at the molecular level and support younger-looking, healthier-looking skin over time.
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