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Leaving Proof releases new bond-building product: Triple Bond Complex. The product is applied after shampoo and conditioner and stays in the hair, keeping it healthy and protected.

Living Proof Debuts Triple Bond Complex Hair Protectant

Living Proof has released a novel bond-building product: Triple Bond Complex. It is applied after shampoo and conditioner, and is designed to stay in the hair, keeping it healthy and protected.

Featured Formula: Intensive Repair Cream with EpiCalsome™

Featured Formula: Intensive Repair Cream with EpiCalsome™

EpiCalsome™ is an innovative double cone vector system, making calcium optimally bioavailable to the skin. Discover our prototype formulation that is intended for dry skin of all ages and treats the stressed skin with nourishing plant oils.

A product’s eco footprint has become just important as the personal benefits it delivers. Sustainability and environmentalism are at the forefront of development in DSM and Glowing Chameleon's new line of sun care formulas.

DSM Presents Glowing Chameleon Sustainable Sun Care Formulas

A product’s eco footprint has become just important as the personal benefits it delivers. Sustainability and environmentalism are at the forefront of development in DSM's Glowing Chameleon line of sun care formulas.

Skin care is expected to have notable market share over the forecast period, owing to the increasing use of skin care products, particularly among millennials, and the global rise in concern over skin-related issues.

Latest Research Nester Report Forecasts Cosmetic Bioactives Growth

The global cosmetic bioactives market is estimated to expand at a 5% CAGR during 2022-2031. The significant uptick is due to rising skin and hair health awareness, healthier skin habits and an increasing usage of cosmetic products.

ĀTHR Beauty’s new Desert Rose: Lip and Cheek Oil Stain doesn’t have the drying side effects of a conventional stain, according to the company.

ĀTHR Beauty to Launch Desert Rose: Lip and Cheek Oil Stain

ĀTHR Beauty’s new Desert Rose: Lip and Cheek Oil Stain dries down to a buildable stain without the drying side effects of a conventional stain, according to the clean beauty brand.

The authors believe that adding the properties of a wide range of commercial sunscreens to the system database will increase the rate of appropriate sunscreen usage by customers.

AmorePacific, Hanyang Univ. Dynamically Visualize UV Dose on SPF-protected Skin

Work by AmorePacific and Hanyang University, Seoul, published in Skin Research & Technology, reveals a dynamic approach to visualize UV dose based on MED, weather, outdoor activity, etc., on SPF-protected skin.

Of the women who use lip cosmetics, 67% seek moisturizing/hydrating claims while 61% desire long-lasting wear; almost half (48%) are swayed by lip-softening properties.

Formulating On Trend: Lip Oil

In this “Formulating on Trend,” the author describes basic ingredients used to create lip oils, including the function of each and formulation suggestions. Thickeners, oils, antioxidants, colorants/pigments, flavor and plumping ingredients are considered.

“Our products contain skin-identical lipid precursors which act as the building blocks to allow the natural process of ceramide production to occur,” said Andrew Mayes, Ph.D., senior skin research manager at Unilever R&D.

Unilever Uncovers Ceramide Secrets to Dry Skin, Microbiome Balance

“Through our research, we have not only discovered how the skin can be stimulated to maintain its own production of ceramides, but also that this production leads to a direct improvement in skin quality and hydration."

To prevent and repair UV-induced skin damage, a sustainable ingredient was developed from Sargassum vulgare, a brown seaweed that naturally evolved phlorotannins to defend against UV damage. The algae was fermented using a proprietary yeast to enrich this bioactive content; the resulting ingredient was tested as described here for skin benefits.

Brown Seaweed Ferment Propagates UV Damage Protection for Skin

To prevent and repair UV-induced skin damage, a sustainable ingredient was developed from Sargassum vulgare, a brown seaweed that naturally evolved phlorotannins to defend against UV damage.

The Gen Z consumer is also highly distinct from millennial counterparts. During Beauty Accelerate 2022, Olivia Stelmaszczyk, research analyst, Euromonitor, will explain how.

Euromonitor Breaks Down Gen Z Beauty Growth Opportunities at Beauty Accelerate 2022

Gen Z consumers are highly distinct from their millennial counterparts. Learn how during Beauty Accelerate 2022—and how beauty brands can leverage these unique perspectives.

This article describes a method for creating low-energy w/si emulsions based on a novel PEG-7 dimethicone ether. As will be shown, the process reduces energy consumption and time during production, which translates to a lower carbon footprint.

Low-energy Silicone Emulsifier to Reduce Production Time, Carbon Footprint

This article describes a method for creating low-energy w/si emulsions based on a novel PEG-7 dimethicone ether. As will be shown, the process reduces energy consumption and time during production, which translates to a lower carbon footprint.