October 2022

Google searches worldwide for "skin health" in relation to "blog" have exploded by 500% over the past year; searches for "skin health" relation to "nonsense" are up, too, by 180%. This sampling suggests consumers are interested in skin health and protection. This month, we align our content with these topics, including articles on: the pH of healthy skin; oxytocin release for skin, stress and self-care; a resurrection plant-inspired active to boost skin’s resilience to climate change-induced stress; formulating modern sunscreens that align with regulations and ingredient mandates; a combined approach to visualize surface changes in hand skin treated with an upcycled postbiotic ferment; and more. We hope our latest edition supports your efforts to uphold skin health and cosmetic science truths.

Cosmetics & Toiletries October 2022
October 2022
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This article describes an approach to demonstrate the moisturizing efficacy of an upcycled postbiotic ferment using a novel digital imaging system that captures changes in the skin surface upon treatment.
Microrelief x Capacitance Reveal Moisturizing Effects of an Upcycled Postbiotic in Hand Skin
Oct 5th, 2022
This article briefly explores the natural pH of skin and health implications as pH levels fluctuate; factors considered include the microbiome, topical products, acidification, buffering and more.
Optimizing Surface pH for Skin Health
Oct 5th, 2022
Inspired by resurrection plants, an active was developed to boost skin’s resilience and preserve its health under stressful conditions. These effects were tested as described here.
Biomimetic Active Resurrects Skin’s Adaptability to Climate Change
Oct 5th, 2022
Prithwiraj Maitra, Ph.D. (PM) explains how skin care has worked its way down from the face to the body, including the neck and décolletage areas, and is addressing everything from wrinkles to pigmentation through multimodal approaches.
[video] Trending in Skin: Pigmentation, Neck/Body, Inclusion and Back to Basics
Oct 5th, 2022
This month, we align our content with a focus on skin health, from the pH of skin, to formulating modern sunscreens. With skin health search rates up 180% consumers are seeking new and innovative solutions to their skin care.
Editor's Note: Upholding Skin Health
Oct 5th, 2022
Industry leaders share their opinions on various methods of acne care development.
Expert Opinions: Compromised Skin Care—Imperfections, Resilience, Natural and Vegan, Skin Defense, Biology and More
Oct 3rd, 2022
This article considers options to provide effective UV protection that checks all the boxes, including modern sunscreens restricted by regulations, ingredient mandates and texture preferences.
Formulating Forum: The Challenge of Trending Sunscreens
Sep 29th, 2022
This research supports the role of both social interactions and skin care to alleviate stress and argues for products to harness physiological principles and aim to magnify oxytocin release as a part of self-care.
Oxytocin Release for Stress and Self-Care
Sep 28th, 2022
This collection of prototype formulas includes ideas to soothe and protect sensitive and compromised skin.
Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: Sensitive Skin Care and Protection
Sep 26th, 2022