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New Research Shows Impact of Curl Pattern on Hair Fractures

The researchers believe that the differences in fracture patterns are due to the difference in torsional stresses on the hair fiber.

DEO: Aluminum salts free formulation challenges

DEO: Aluminum salts free formulation challenges

Join Kalichem for a technical deep dive into the science driving innovation in aluminum salts-free deodorant formulations. This session will explore the role of biomimetic mineral actives, patented postbiotics, and olive oil-derived emulsifiers in addressing key formulation challenges, with a focus on performance, functionality, and skin compatibility.

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Combining Mild Cleansing and Lasting Hydration for Sensitive Scalp Care

Microbiome-friendly ingredients help support sensitive scalp care without compromising hair care solutions performance, and a product regimen combining rinse-off and leave-on treatments offers complementary scalp and hair benefits.

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Beyond Masking: A New Focus on Scalp Odor Prevention

Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science

Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science

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Peptides and Their Potential Within Longevity Skincare

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Faster, Better Healing: Galactomannans from Ceratonia siliqua as a Novel Solution for Wounded Skin

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Unlocking Nature: The Secrets of Effective Botanical Extracts

To identify high-performing extracts, it is essential to deeply analyze the phytochemical composition of botanicals and correlate these specific chemical profiles with their functional benefits in hair care.

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Estée Lauder Companies, University of Leeds Partner to Advance Complexion Shade Matching Tech

Company and university officials hope this research will help improve how complexion products and evaluated and developed for consumers.

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L’Oréal Groupe, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity Announce Multi-Year Research Partnership

The partnership will combine L’Oréal’s expertise in skin and hair science with NUS Medicine’s leadership in geoscience and healthy longevity medicine.

Beyond Repair: The Rise of Hair Longevity Solutions

Beyond Repair: The Rise of Hair Longevity Solutions

Consumers are moving from hair repair to hair longevity. Discover how preventive fiber protection is emerging as a key strategy to preserve hair beauty, strength and shine over time, featuring Gattefossé’s approach.

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Scientists Patent Technology for Encapsulating Probiotics in Cosmetics

The encapsulation technology was granted patent protection by the Polish Patent Office with five more patents in progress.

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How K-Beauty Advances Skin Care Through Next-Generation Delivery Systems and the Continuous Reinvention of Proven Actives

Current advances are driven by three distinct technologies: liposomes, exosomes and spicules.

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Brewing Up Biotech: Tea Catechins and Their Anti-Aging Impact

Tea catechins are gaining recognition in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for their potential to mitigate photoaging, support skin homeostasis, and reduce hair loss.

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UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen to Reduce White Cast

Using a patented high-temperature flame process, the researchers produced larger particles shaped like tetrapods.

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SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies

In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!

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Kao Corporation Verifies Mechanism for Damage in Colored Hair, Develops Hair Link Protection Technology

The research team suggests that this means melanin is involved in the post-coloring cleavage observed in the black hair model tresses.

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Multifloral Honey May Protect Skin Cells from UV Damage, Says New Research

Honey directly intervened in the molecular pathways of cellular aging.

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Shiseido Discovers “Ring Collagen” Structure to Create Tension, Maintain Face Shape

The tension associated with Ring Collagen was tested with the AI-powered Digital-Skin Reality to visualize the forces generated.