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Apr 2nd, 2018

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Introducing a Solution to the Effects of Social Jetlag on the Skin.

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A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™

A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™

Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing.

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Ultrafine Bubbles to Transform Water for the Sustainable Topical Delivery of Actives

This work examines the potential of water, treated via an ultrafine bubble technology, to deliver actives into skin. The penetration of niacinamide and carnosine (peptide) from a cosmetic formula is evaluated. Additional applications are proposed.

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Barrier Reinforcement: Skin Strength, Preventative Care, Peptides and Ceramides, Immunity, Transient Microbes and More

This collection of six Expert Opinions reveals current and future trends and ideas for skin barrier reinforcement products. Insights range from strengthening solutions and preventative care, to biotech, plant polyphenols, microbiota and more.

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How Bee-friendly Aqueous Propolis ‘Sticks it’ to Microbiota Dysbiosis, Skin Conditions

An aqueous, or white propolis, extract was tested in vitro and shown to affect microbiota connected with skin conditions. In vivo trials also demonstrated the ingredient’s safety and efficacy in reducing skin discomfort, dryness and body odor.

Phages selectively eliminate specific bacterial strains via targeted infection and lysis, reducing their abundance.

How WGS-driven Phage Therapy Targets Microbe Variations Underlying Facial Skin Conditions

Variations exist across the facial microbiome, as shown by whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and case studies. This highlights the need for site-specific testing. The present study used this approach to develop and test a phage therapy for compromised skin.

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Next in Skin – Valuing Beauty for Well-being, A Discussion

Beauty is in a strange place. As this Q&A shows, while we encourage confidence and self-expression, this is at odds with biology, culture and status. This delicate interplay is important to consider since we shape the very well-being of our consumers.

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Soho Aneco Uses Co-solvency to Design Water-soluble HPR Vitamin A/Retinol Derivative

The water soluble hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR), known as AC-HPR-W2 SACOS, is described as a new-generation, direct-acting retinol that represents one of the most bioavailable forms of vitamin A.

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Evonik Grows Natural Offerings with CapilAcid Hair Protector, Oleobiota Sebum Normalizer

Evonik highlighted the expansion of its natural actives portfolio with two botanicals: CapilAcid and Oleobiota, which originated from Evonik's acquisition of Novachem. The ingredients are being integrated into Evonik's care solutions business.

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Two Johns Hopkins 'Amino Artisans' Aim to Synthesize Snail Mucus Protein

Researchers at Johns Hopkins' Krieger and Whiting schools aim to synthetically produce they key protein in snail mucus known as epiphragmin. Once created, the material could be enhanced for given benefits and made available to skin care manufacturers.

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ChainCraft, Royal Avebe Collab to Upcycle Potato Juice into High-value Fatty Acids

Per the companies, this partnership not only underscores their commitment to sustainability, but also serves as a benchmark for how industry players can collaborate to solve environmental challenges through innovation.

Lancôme's Génifique Ultimate Takes Inspiration from Wound Dressings

The new serum, which typifies the medicalization of beauty, contains the same ingredients as the Advanced Génifique Serum, with the addition of Beta-Glucan-CM.