Beiersdorf Refutes Reports that Artificial Blue Light Causes Skin Damage

May 5, 2021

Beiersdorf has released a statement refuting reports that artificial blue light, e.g., from smartphones, laptops and tablets, causes skin damage.

Shiseido Decodes Negative Impact of Digital Fatigue in Skin

May 4, 2021

Shiseido reported findings of the negative effects of digital fatigue in skin, including reduced barrier function, irregularity in corneocytes and oxidative damage. A shikuwasa extract was shown to help; read on to see how.

Topical Avena sativa Improves Skin Health in Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment

May 3, 2021

An oat-based topical skin care regimen was shown to provide relief of dry skin and itch for adult patients undergoing oncology treatments.

CosmetICos by Evonik

May 1, 2021

LipoTrue Inc.'s LipoTrue Greenbeat platform

May 1, 2021

Quality Culture Part II: Raw Materials

Apr 30, 2021 | Yasuhiko Toshima, Ph.D. and Hiroyuki Araki, Kao Corp.; Masahiko Otani, Lion Corp.; Ruka Suzuki, KOSÉ Corp.; Jun Usukura, Mandom Corp.; Kohtaro Fujioka, Ph.D., Manda Fermentation Co., Ltd.; Masaki Ookawa, Ookawa Microbiology Research Labo.

This second installment in our four-part series provides real-life scenarios of microbial contamination that occurred during cosmetic product manufacturing—and the countermeasures taken.

C. acnes Assist: Evolving Skin Care for Changing Needs, A Commentary*

Apr 30, 2021 | B. Paetzold and F. Brillet S-Biomedic, Beerse, Belgium; M.C. Richardson and K. Steventon, National Biofilms Innovation Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, UK

The present discussion explores the possibilities of utilizing C. acnes as a probiotic to address skin deficiencies as they change from adolescence to adulthood. While the technology to fully support this approach is still developing, the research suggests it could be a path forward for evolving skin concerns.

A Look at Lipids: Profiles Across Ethnicity and Age, A Review*

Apr 30, 2021 | Apostolos Pappas, Ph.D., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ USA and Nogra Pharm, Dublin

Newly elucidated roles have been uncovered in the literature regarding the effects of surface lipids on normal skin functions, dry or atopic skin and acne. In addition, differences with regards to ethnicity and age have been highlighted. The present article offers a review of these findings.

Cosmetic Victories 2021 Winner Profile: Self-Assembled Microgel Films

Apr 22, 2021 | Laurent Billon, Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Enviro­nnement et les Matériaux (IPREM)

Self-assembled microgel films won the Cosmetic Victories 2021 academic prize. IPREM's bio-inspired gels are said to offer unique properties, opening the door to applications for cosmetics and health care.

Comparatively Speaking: Chemical Compound vs. Chemical Complex Composition

Apr 22, 2021 | Tony O'Lenick, Nascent Technologies Corp.

Chemical compounds are easier to analyze, quantitate and evaluate in a formulation than chemical complex compositions. Tony O'Lenick explains why in this installment of "Comparatively Speaking."