Patent Pick: Plant Extracts Treat the Root Cause of Aging

Nov 16th, 2016

Rachel Grabenhofer

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Recent discoveries suggest that aging is neither driven by accumulated molecular damage nor by random damage; broadly conserved longevity pathways are at the root of aging. And according to inventors on a new patent application, the best-characterized intervention to delay aging is caloric or dietary restriction.

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Discover the In-cosmetics 2023 Bronze Sensory award: Symphonic Feelings

Discover the In-cosmetics 2023 Bronze Sensory award: Symphonic Feelings

Get enchanted by this face cream from Seppic, inspired by classical music, which expresses itself sensorially throughout the application like a classical orchestra. A true sensory symphony demonstrated by a TDS sensorial test!

Animals turn to the argan tree for food. Goats often climb the trees to reach and eat the fruit, standing among the branches, which can make for a peculiar sight.

Inside Ingredients: Argan Oil

Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, a strong antioxidant, which lends itself to healthy skin, hair and eyes.

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OLIVOIL SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS - Download a a technical piece including formulations for solid and refillable options

New “Olivoil” Surfactants in powdery and concentrated form sourced from olives upcycled from food industry with water saving features, readily biodegradable, ideal for solid cosmetics (powders and bars) and refillable products.

L’Oréal's Genomatica Investment to Power Sustainable Biotech Beauty Ingredients

L’Oréal previously set goals to, by 2030, produce 100% eco-designed formulas that respect the diversity of aquatic ecosystems using 95% ingredients from renewable plant-based sources or abundant minerals.

As of March 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule goes into effect, tightening the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.

Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval

The goal is to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability and providing robust enforcement of USDA Organic regulations.

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AQUALICIA® BIO: A Sustainable and Biomimetic Active for Deep Moisturization

Hydration is a top priority for skin care consumers who also seek natural and effective ingredients. Aqualicia® BIO, extracted from acacia seeds, is a clinically proven moisturizing ingredient from Laboratoires Expanscience that meets these demands.

PhytOlive Fine comes in the form of a powder obtained by grinding and sieving olive stones which contain an oil rich in tocopherol (vitamin E), oleic and linoleic acids, known for their antioxidant and nourishing properties.

Sophim to Introduce PhytOlive Fine at in-cos Global 2023

PhytOlive Fine comes in the form of a powder obtained by grinding and sieving olive stones which contain an oil rich in tocopherol (vitamin E), oleic and linoleic acids, known for their antioxidant and nourishing properties.

Personal care leads the way as the projected fastest-growing application for biosurfactants. This emerges from consumer demand for body washes, lotions, hair products, acne treatments and more.

Glycolipids and Challenges Ahead for the Growing $1.2 M Biosurfactants Market

Personal care is projected to be the fastest-growing application in the US $1.2 billion biosurfactants market. There are challenges ahead, however, including finding vigorous production strains, cheaper substrates and nominal bioreactor technologies.

The ingredient meets the need for naturally derived, biodegradable rheology modifiers whose abilities to influence texture, viscosity, formulation stability and overall sensory experience approach that of synthetics.

Clariant Rolls Out Aristoflex Eco T Biodegradable Rheology Modifier

Aristoflex Eco T is based on tara gum and has a renewable carbon index of 71%. It is designed to combine the performance of synthetic polymers with the environmental profile of biopolymers.

Topping the list of Google searches with a significant 'breakout' boost in interest was the phrase 'organic raw materials for cosmetics manufacturer.”

Trending: Organic Ingredients, SC Kozmetik, Daiso and Rihanna Makeup

This week's look at Google search trends uncovered consumer interest in organic ingredients, support for earthquake survivors, one Japanese beauty company and superstar-inspired cosmetics. Read on to learn more.

Both sustainable ingredients address significant social and economic challenges posed by palm oil by providing a palm-free alternative that can help offset the loss of tropical rainforests.

Xylome Replaces Palm Oil with Fermented Yoil and Yoil-Cream

Acting as drop-in palm oil replacments, Yoil is a solid white fat at room temperature and a clear liquid at body temperature, and Yoil-Cream is composed of purified lipid bodies that naturally assemble without emulsifiers during the fermentation process.