Research

The Camera Never Lies

Visualizing Sun Protection Loss and Ways to Fortify Films

Hallstar’s Sunscreen Testing Platform is More Science than Art — Hallstar

JD Jojoba Oil – The All-Natural, After-Sun Solution — Jojoba Desert

Who Has Picture-Perfect Color That Lasts? We Do. — Ashland Specialty Ingredients

Did You Know? Silicones are the Ideal Ingredients for Clean Beauty — Grant Industries

Black Bee Honey Ferment to Restore the Skin’s Natural Microflora — Mibelle AG Biochemistry

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[podcast] How to Catch Consumers: Cosmetic Players Need to Think Differently

Sep 17, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries, with Karen Young, the Young Group

Cosmetic manufacturers have used the same supply chain format for 30 years; but the consumer is shopping very differently. So, how can you catch up with them, in this new dynamic? Karen Young has some suggestions. And as she explains here, Beauty Accelerate is all about solving this equation.

Patent Pick: Powder Base Without the Cake

Sep 16, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer

Topical base compositions have a tendency to cake. This poorly influences the in situ preparation of the product by the user, as well as its application experience. These challenges were the focus of Unilever inventors.

Kao Develops Selective-hydration Skin Care

Sep 15, 2019

Skin needs vary across body sites, with rough, dry patches in some areas and excessive sebum in others. In relation, a novel formulation from Kao based on a unique polymer enables selective hydration in areas that need it most.

[video] Student Poster: Alternative to HLB

Sep 13, 2019 | Carissa Clift, University of Toledo

Surfactant systems are at the core of many of today's modern cosmetic products. As such, knowing how to use them is crucial to formulating. Systems such as HLD, described in this video, can help.

[podcast] Mary Kay on Why Biology is Exciting for Product Development

Sep 11, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer with Lucy Gildea, Ph.D., chief scientific officer, Mary Kay

Understanding biology, along with regulatory caution, data to guide project decisions, and investments in up-front research, are key to creating effective products. Mary Kay's Lucy Gildea, Ph.D., explains.

Cosmetics Move Sustainability Forward

Sep 6, 2019

The cosmetics industry is moving the drive for sustainable consumables forward. How? By talking about it; at least, that's one researcher's take on it. Read on to learn more.

Youth in Full Bloom: Red Poppy Extract for Under-eye Circles and Sagging

Sep 4, 2019 | Marina Lefort, Lilia Heider, Valérie Bicard-Benhamou and Heike Hanau, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Thierry Baldecchi, Merck Chimie SAS, Fontenay-sous-Bois, France

Papaver rhoeas extract from the seeds of field poppies demonstrates lipolytic activity and microcirculation effects. Here, it was tested in vivo for skin-firming properties and clinically shown to improve skin density, elasticity and firmness, as well as reduce dark circles and under-eye bags.

Practical Probiotics: Live Microbial Skin Benefits Without Limits

Sep 4, 2019 | I. Meyer, M. Pesaro, D. Stuhlmann, L. Garbe and G. Schmaus, Symrise AG, Holzminden, Germany; K. Holmgren and N. Larsson, Probi AB, Lund, Sweden

In order to maintain live bacteria in cosmetic formulations, preservatives must be omitted; this poses problems with handling, storage and safety. In response, these authors developed an ingredient to leverage the benefits of living probiotics without their formulating limitations.

The Role of Gut Health in the Formation of Acne

Sep 3, 2019

When gut flora becomes imbalanced it affects many facets of the body and especially affects the acne-prone.

Sunscreens May Release Metals, Nutrients Into Seawater

Aug 29, 2019

Sunscreen ingredients' impact on marine ecosystems is in the spotlight. Research in Environmental Science & Technology examines if and how sunscreens release various compounds into seawater, and their potential effects.

How Stressing Out Causes Skin Aging; and a Way to Reverse It

Aug 26, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer

Not stressing out could be the best thing consumers do for their skin, according to new research; but if that's not an option, a secondary study has a different solution.

Patent Pick: Anti-aging Lip Illusion

Aug 20, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer

Natura inventors have set their sights on the lips with an invention to blur a telltale sign of age: lip wrinkles. A new patent application explains.

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