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Stopping the Clock: Understanding Micah Chemistry

May 15th, 2017

Jake Rio

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Since the introduction of retinol and broad-spectrum UV protection in skin care formulations, breakthroughs in anti-aging science are rare. What’s more, some of these innovations still cause oxidative damage to the skin’s DNA, protein and lipids while protecting from UV rays.

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Face sculpting with rosewood extract, Liftyl™ biofunctional

Face sculpting with rosewood extract, Liftyl™ biofunctional

Liftyl™ biofunctional is a new and unique sustainably grown rosewood extract designed to visibly lift and redefine facial contours.

In a world where societal beauty norms can lead to dissatisfaction and disapproval of one's own appearance, research presented by Ayuna demonstrated the transformative effect of skin care on our mental well-being.

Exploring Daily Facial Massage at IFSCC 2023

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Results showed the stratum corneum was significantly softer after four weeks of continuous pure retinol use, compared with baseline.

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In 2022, Spate reported that, "on average, there are 1.6K searches every month in the U..S. for serum concealer," representing 133.5% growth year-over-year.

When used in skin creams, AA2G delivers healthier and younger looking skin by activating properties of natural enzymes in the skin.

Hayashibara Highlights Pullulan, Lissenare Saccharides and AA2G Vitamin C

Hayashibara features its cosmetic-grade pullulan polysaccharide, Lissenare saccharide and AA2G stabilized vitamin C derivative for applications in several cosmetics and personal care product categories.

What does this mean for formulators? '[It provides] high efficacy, high levels of purity and a product that you can integrate into aqueous formulations.' Read on for more.

Cambrium Reveals Ex vivo Efficacy of NovaColl, Shares Future Outlook on Material Design

“Our molecular design technology enables us to achieve unprecedented material performance. ... We are very pleased that this data supports the unique ‘protect, maintain and enhance’ claim for NovaColl."

According to the company, BHA and BHT are considered ingredients of concern by some consumers and have been included on some retailers' clean beauty lists.

BASF Debuts Retinol Without BHA, BHT for 'Clean Beauty' Compliance

Retinol 50 is said to carry high active loads of ~50% retinol while omitting BHA and BHT. This will allow brands to comply with clean lists more easily.

This formulation supports keratinocyte production, aids in fibroblast proliferation and is designed to help enhance collagen production and diminish advanced signs of aging.

PCA Skin Announces Pro-Max Age Renewal, Microgravity Anti-aging Serum

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Nearly 100 bioactive compounds have been isolated from babchi's seeds (shown) and fruits, the most prominent being coumarins, flavonoids and meroterpenes; bakuchiol is one of these meroterpenes.

Inside Ingredients: Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a chemical entity that can be naturally found in Psoralea corylifolia and it has many benefits for skin.

The novelty of this work, according to one source, is that the research team used an AI-approach to identify which peptides are most common in skin and could be synthesized and feasibly penetrate the epidermis.

Boots Touts No7 Future Renew Anti-aging Range with AI-developed 'Super' Peptide

Developed after 15 years of research on skin aging and repair with the University of Manchester, including an AI discovery process, the No7 Future Renew range contains a "super peptide blend" - reportedly the biggest innovation in the company's history.

Xylyx Bio Matrikynes Exhibits Clinical Anti-aging, Barrier Repair Efficacy

The ingredient is based on matrikines, whose intrinsic bioactivity have been shown to activate regenerative mechanisms that can drive tissue repair, the company reports.