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Aug 27, 2010 | 10:24 AM CDT

Fisetin and Frambinone Anti-cellulite Blend

Provital Group has addressed cellulite with a blend of two botanicals: fisetin, a flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, and frambinone, a phenolic compound. The blend is said to diminish fat deposits during exercise, at rest and after eating.

Aug 25, 2010 | 09:38 AM CDT

Ayurvedic Plant Derivative for Natural Anti-acne Benefits

Unigen Inc. has developed a natural anti-acne ingredient derived from an ayurvedic plant for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties.

Aug 18, 2010 | 03:36 PM CDT

Biomimetic Auxin for Antiaging, Protection

Exsymol S.A.M. has created a conjugated biomimetic auxin to impart antiaging and neuroprotective benefits to personal care formulas.

Aug 13, 2010 | 09:39 AM CDT

Inhibiting Melanin Synthesis of B16V Cells to Whiten Skin

Spec-Chem Industry Inc. has introduced an antioxidative ingredient that increases skin elasticity and whitens skin by inhibiting the melanin synthesis of B16V cells.

Aug 09, 2010 | 11:03 AM CDT

Seafoam for Skin Radiance

Croda has sourced seafoam clay to form a hydroglycolic extract with the ability to absorb oil, soothe, impart radiance and remineralize skin in cosmetic applications.

Aug 03, 2010 | 09:42 AM CDT

Fruit-derived Emollients for Skin Care

A lime cocktail

Desert Whale has launched two emollients derived from fruit; one using lime oil with a twist, i.e. hydrogenated vegetable oil to improve barrier function, and another that combines a number of fruit oils for skin care.

Jul 20, 2010 | 09:53 AM CDT

Stimulating NMF Production in Skin

Sederma has created an active that stimulates two enzymes involved in filaggrin metabolism to synthesize the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF).

Jul 13, 2010 | 05:01 PM CDT

Smart Color-changing Wound Dressing for Skin Repair

Researchers at the University of Bath and in the burn center at the Frenchay Hospital in Bristol are working with a nanotechnology to develop medical dressings that release actives in the presence of bacteria to treat infection, changing color while doing so.

Jul 13, 2010 | 09:35 AM CDT

Natural Active for Inflammation Control

Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH (CLR) has developed an active based on Phragmites kharka and Poria cocos extracts to control and reduce inflammation.

Jun 28, 2010 | 05:24 PM CDT

TCM Fungus Fraction for Mature/Menopausal Skin

Provital Group has sourced Poria cocos, a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), to create a multi-targeted active for mature skin.