Expanded Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: Skin Health and Beauty

Jan 3rd, 2019

Rachel Grabenhofer

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Click through to the January 2019 digital edition for additional skin care formulas, or see Part I of this collection.

Cosmetics & Toiletries January 2019

This content appeared in the January 2019 digital edition.

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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

Poster presentations brought together innovators and researchers from the cosmetics industry to unveil first studies on the transformative effects of massage, and focused in this instance on improved skin concerns, sleep patterns and mental well-being.

According to the company, the serum is formulated with gotu kola, a plant with the properties of retinol that is a safe alternative with anti-inflammatory propteries. Other benefits include decreasing aging signs and promoting tighter and firmer skin.

Flora & Noor Releases Bright Side Serum, Vegan Retinol Alternative for Sensitive Skin

According to the company, the serum is formulated with gotu kola, a plant with the properties of retinol that is a safe alternative with anti-inflammatory propteries. Other benefits include decreasing aging signs and promoting tighter and firmer skin.

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

Shiseido Uncovers Skin Softening Anti-wrinkle Mechanism of Pure Retinol

Skin softening prevents the progression of wrinkles from the surface of the skin to its deeper layers, according to Shiseido research.

*depiction only; not the actual technology

L'Oréal Patents Biomarker/Aging Correlation for Personalized Skin Care

While correlations between biomarkers and clinical signs of aging have previously been described, this approach takes it a step further — to generate personalized skin care recommendations.

Nutrition is becoming cosmeticized, with active ingredients that are not only for well-being, but also for aesthetics, such as vitamins and micronutrients that act directly on the skin.

Expert Opinions on Nutrition and Beauty – Vitamin K2, Beyond Beauty, Self-care, Plant-fed and More

Influencers, consumers, marketers and researchers are all seeing the nutrition and beauty categories converge. How do industry insiders view this cross-pollination of markets? We asked several experts to weigh in; following are their insights.

The Inkey List has launched a Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm that reportedly delivers fuller lips with active skin care ingredients.

The Inkey List Enters Lip Balm Category with Tripeptide Plumping Formulation

Key ingredients include a collagen-boosting 6% tripeptide complex and 6% of BASF's hyaluronic-acid-delivering Ultra Filling Spheres.

The ingredient incorporates a green hue that, according to the company, absorbs without a trace, leaving a radiant glow. The formula is fragrance free and jelly-like in texture.

Cocokind Releases Sensitive Skin Friendly Chlorophyll Discoloration Serum

The ingredient incorporates a green hue that, according to the company, absorbs without a trace, leaving a radiant glow. The formula is fragrance free and jelly-like in texture.

Forget The Filler Perfecting Cream's plumping and smoothing benefits also create a priming base for makeup, subtly blurring texture and extending the wear of complexion products.

Lawless Beauty Enters Skin Care Category

Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Perfecting Cream is said to be a deep treatment and priming moisturizer, clinically proven to plump, smooth and perfect the look of skin.

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.

The products are free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, cyclic silicones and more than 100 other ingredients.

Proactiv Debuts Clean 3-Step Routine for Sensitive Skin