International beauty major Shiseido has advanced scientific understanding on facial sagging via digital research tools and experiments, defining ring collagen as central to face skin morphology and detailing how to reconstruct this network as people aged.
The understanding of how blue light affects skin health is being hampered by lack of standardised research methods, including the use of different sources of blue light and measurements of its biological effects, according to a new review funded by Johnson...
Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.
The Lilium plant, commonly known as lilies, possesses a slew of properties suitable for use in various cosmetics, including sunscreens, cleansers, masks and conditioners, according to a new review.
Two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains found in fermented Malaysian tapioca have shown antimicrobial properties for the prevention of periodontal disease, characterised by inflamed and progressively receding gingival tissue.
Data from the scientific literature “overwhelmingly” supports beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new review.
Ingredient firm Biosynthia has identified South Korea and Japan as two top targets as it seeks to grow in Asia’s hair care market with a ‘natural and sustainably sourced’ biotin.
Between sustainability efforts by suppliers and making sustainability claims on finished products is a lot of data, and an expert says emerging software solutions are the answer.
Supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) stimulates butyrate production and can minimise the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children, say researchers.
Microextraction techniques continue to advance fast, offering promise for faster and more selective cosmetics testing, but more importantly a greener process, finds a review.
Scientists from the world’s largest beauty firms have tested new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess skin sensitisation on several new cosmetic-relevant substances, demonstrating promise but highlighting hurdles industry still needs to overcome.
Plant-derived active ingredients have considerable potential as a safe and effective treatment in alleviating the symptoms of atopic dermatitis or eczema.
Cosmetic formulators must start thinking more holistically about the wider potential of multifunctional ingredients that can offer product protection and more, says Symrise.
Personal care major Unilever plans to develop more targeted microbiome products in scalp, oral and underarm care using its lipid precursor technology, designed to stimulate natural ceramide production and improve skin quality and hydration.
Seawater pearl hydrolysate could be a promising sunscreen ingredients due to its positive impact on UVA-induced photoaging of skin cells, scientists in China have reported.
The potential of naturally derived plant-based cosmetics and nutricosmetics has not yet been fully harnessed when targeting oxidative stress and inflammation-related skin ageing, say researchers.
Routine vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can reduce incidence of atopic eczema in the first year of life, according to researchers at the University of Southampton.
Oral consumption of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum L-137 may improve moisture in the skin and help people with dry skin, says a new study from Japan.
Scientists have detailed a new approach for studying microbiota functionality that uses mass spectrometry to define protein levels in microbiota samples and identify specific cell function.
Unilever says it is heavily committed to deepening understanding and advancing product development in the fast-moving skin microbiome space, particularly around opportunities in prebiotics and mass accessibility.
Seeds of the Swietenia macrophylla (S. macrophylla) plant, commonly known as the mahogany tree, could be the up-and-coming ingredient for the global cosmeceutical industry.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from June 2022 shows interest in Colgate-Palmolive’s strategy to continue premium oral care innovation, scientific findings on sugar beet to balance skin microbiota and big-brand patents from Unilever...
Wearing a face mask causes physiological changes in sensitive skin, but applying a salmon complex moisturiser after removing it improved conditions, according to a new study.
Many active components of natural plant extracts can be used to develop topical cosmetics suitable for consumers with sensitive skin, ultimately targeting the anti-allergic space, say researchers.
Coffee by-products could be a suitable ingredient for cosmetic and topical formulations due to its hight antioxidant properties, a new study has revealed.
Personal care major Unilever has filed a patent on a method to induce the natural secretion of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on the human body – enforcing immunity of the skin, scalp and oral cavity it claims.
Italian and French researchers have identified that short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) in sugar beet have a positive impact on skin microbiota by restricting the opportunity for pathogen development and encouraging beneficial bacteria growth.
Global beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and biotechnology developer Genomatica (Geno) have launched a €114 million ($120 mn) venture to scale alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuels and seek sustainable ingredients for personal care product...
The addition of grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin, improving the overall youthful appearance of skin.
The global COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing climate crisis has bolstered demand for vegan topical and ingestible cosmetics as consumers look to improve consumption patterns beyond food, finds a review.
Biotechnology continues to fast-evolve, presenting great opportunities for the beauty industry to advance in new molecules, improved processes and evidence-based actives, says Givaudan Active Beauty.
A home-based radiofrequency (RF) beauty device was found to be a safe and effective solution for skin rejuvenation, and could be more effective than commercially-available anti-ageing cosmetics, according to a new study.
Face masks containing a mung bean and selenium fermentation broth could promote skin whitening, moisturising and antioxidant effects, according to a recent study.
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month winds to a close, check up on the latest in UV protection research, customer desires and expert perspective in the SPF space.
![Shiseido has mapped out a ring collagen network present in facial skin that is crucial to morphology as a person ages [Getty Images]](jpg/shiseido-identifies-ring-collagen-network-as-central-to-ageing-signs-in-facial-skin-2.jpg)
![Academic research on incorporating live bacteria into topicals has widened, but industry moves in the space still face major hurdles [Getty Images]](jpg/skin-microbiome-future-in-bacteria-phages-and-human-skin-models-says-l-oreal-research-innovation-2.jpg)
![The Lilium plant extracts exude a myriad of benefits, such as anti-ageing, protection from radiation, whitening and moisturising. [Getty Images]](jpg/lilies-show-immense-potential-for-range-of-cosmetic-products-review-2.jpg)
![Gencor Pacific is eyeing huge opportunities in Asia Pacific’s anti-hair loss market. [Getty Images]](jpg/evidence-of-long-covid-hair-loss-could-spur-demand-for-effective-natural-solutions-2.jpg)
![Curcuma comosa extracts could prevent skin photoaging by UVB. [Getty Images]](jpg/wild-turmeric-extracts-could-protect-against-uvb-photoageing-pioneer-report-2.jpg)
![Biosynthia has identified South Korea and Japan as two top targets as it seeks to grow in Asia. [Getty Images]](jpg/biosynthia-targets-asian-hair-care-market-with-sustainably-sourced-biotin-2.jpg)
![There have been plenty of advances made in solvent-based and sorbent-based microextraction techniques, with green principles now an important focus [Getty Images]](jpg/green-chemistry-in-microextraction-for-cosmetics-testing-promising-finds-review-2.jpg)
![Scientists from Beiersdorf, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Henkel, Kao, L’Oréal, LVMH, Pierre Fabre, Procter & Gamble, Shiseido, Unilever have tested New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for skin sensitisation on new substances [Getty Images]](jpg/skin-sensitisation-testing-with-new-approach-methodologies-nams-requires-deeper-understanding-2.jpg)
![Botanicals, lipids and antioxidants are potential ingredients in tackling atopic dermatitis, rivalling corticosteroids. [Getty Images]](jpg/botanicals-lipids-and-antioxidants-could-rival-corticosteroids-for-atopic-eczema-review-2.jpg)
![Gold nanomaterial in cosmetics should be embedded in their bases to alleviate dermal toxicity. [Getty Images]](jpg/cosmetics-with-embedded-gold-could-reduce-dermal-toxicity-study-2.jpg)
![Multifunctional ingredients offer strong promise in not only protecting formulas but boosting properties within, including texture and actives, according to the supplier [Getty Images]](jpg/cosmetic-formulation-promise-in-multifunctionals-for-protection-sensory-and-active-boost-says-symrise-2.jpg)
![Unilever wants to develop scalp, oral and underarm care products using 'skin-identical' lipid precursor technology that stimulates natural ceramide production in skin [Getty Images]](jpg/unilever-to-develop-skin-microbiome-products-in-scalp-oral-and-underarm-care-with-ceramide-technology-2.jpg)
![Phytocosmetics offer plenty of promise due to the antioxidant content within many plants, but extraction and delivery systems need more focus [Getty Images]](jpg/plant-based-beauty-phytocosmetics-promise-with-extraction-delivery-and-certification-advances-2.jpg)
![Unilever has been working on the skin microbiome since 2003 and has more than 100 patents and peer-reviewed publications on the topic [Getty Images]](jpg/unilever-talks-skin-microbiome-innovation-investment-and-opportunities-in-beauty-2.jpg)
![Many plant extracts offer anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and skin barrier protection properties for the anti-allergic space [Getty Images]](jpg/natural-plant-extracts-offer-anti-allergic-cosmetics-promise-finds-review-2.jpg)
![Coffee by-products could have cosmetics potential. [iStock]](jpg/coffee-by-products-could-boost-antioxidant-properties-of-cosmetics-review-2.jpg)
![Unilever says a topical blend containing hydroxystearic acid can stimulate antimicrobial peptide production and offer skin, scalp and oral protection against microorganisms [Getty Images]](jpg/unilever-patents-antimicrobial-peptides-topical-for-skin-scalp-and-oral-immunity-2.jpg)
![Grapeseed extract in a sunscreen formulation has been found to have anti-ageing effects on Asian skin. [Getty Images]](jpg/grapeseed-sunscreen-extract-in-sunscreen-could-have-anti-ageing-benefits-for-asians-thai-study-2.jpg)
![Beauty consumers are looking to improve consumption patterns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis which is driving demand for vegan offerings [Getty Images]](jpg/vegan-beauty-opportunity-rising-amidst-covid-19-and-climate-crisis-says-review-2.jpg)
![Biotechnology can be leveraged for plenty of beauty applications, from creating new molecules through to improving existing processes [Getty Images]](jpg/biotech-beauty-holds-huge-promise-to-create-new-molecules-and-improve-processes-says-givaudan-active-beauty-2.jpg)
![Dr. G is continuing to expand in South East Asia with a new store in Malaysia. [Dr. G]](jpg/dr.-g-doubles-down-on-sea-expansion-on-the-back-of-sunscreen-popularity-2.jpg)
