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[podcast] Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health, Part I

[podcast] Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health, Part I

Mar 1, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer wtih Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., and Malcolm Kendall

New research from Amway and Microbiome Insights underlines the connections between skin health and the microbiome. In a new podcast series, Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., and Malcolm Kendall share what they've learned.

Industry Insight: Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health

Industry Insight: Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health

Mar 1, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer wtih Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., and Malcolm Kendall

New research from Amway and Microbiome Insights underlines the connections between skin health and the microbiome. In our exclusive two-part podcast series, Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., and Malcolm Kendall share what they've learned; following is an excerpt.

A New Code for Skin Care, Part III: RNA Activation—The Flipside to RNA Interference

A New Code for Skin Care, Part III: RNA Activation—The Flipside to RNA Interference

Feb 26, 2018 | Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., and Joseph Ceccoli, Biocogent, LLC, Stony Brook, NY

As the scientific knowledge of RNAi has expanded, a completely opposite process of RNA activation (RNAa) has been discovered. In this third and final part in our series, gene activation by non-coding RNA is explored for its potential in skin care applications.

[podcast] How Nutrition Translates to Beauty, Part II: Measurement

[podcast] How Nutrition Translates to Beauty, Part II: Measurement

Feb 23, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer with Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., and Alan Dattner, M.D.

This five-part podcast series with Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., and Alan Dattner, M.D., considers the impact of nutrition on beauty. In this, part II in our series, we consider how to measure this correlation.

[podcast] How Nutrition Translates to Beauty, Part II: Measurement

Emotion AI and What it Means for User Experiences

Feb 20, 2018

"In the future, more and more smart devices will be able to capture human emotions and moods in relation to certain data and facts and to analyze situations accordingly."

Patent Pick: Silencing Sweat

Patent Pick: Silencing Sweat

Feb 19, 2018

Don't sweat the small stuff, they say. But what if the small stuff is causing big problems? Take hyperhydrosis, for example, which involves certain proteins. Thankfully, Unilever has identified them and, as a new patent application describes, is interfering with their genetic messaging to manage this condition.

Study Sheds LIGHT on Eczema Cause

Study Sheds LIGHT on Eczema Cause

Feb 15, 2018

Research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine has identified a potential method to block atopic dermatitis by targeting the LIGHT protein.

Study Sheds LIGHT on Eczema Cause

The Acne Depression Connection

Feb 12, 2018

A study in The British Journal of Dermatology investigated just that, finding an increased risk of developing major depression for people who suffer from acne.

Anti-pollution Cosmetics: In the Face of a Changing Environment

Anti-pollution Cosmetics: In the Face of a Changing Environment

Feb 9, 2018 | Vinay Kumar Singh, Paramount Cosmetics India Ltd., Bangalore, India

Pollution in different forms and media can cause skin distress of various types. In response, leading global cosmetic companies are turning to a full spectrum of anti-pollution ingredients for answers. Both the negative effects of pollution on skin, and ingredients and products to protect against this damage are reviewed here.

Soaking up the Self-Tan: The Pros and Cons of DHA and Self-tanners

Soaking up the Self-Tan: The Pros and Cons of DHA and Self-tanners

Feb 8, 2018 | Fatemeh Fallahpour and Shohreh Nafisi, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch Tehran, Iran; Howard I. Maibach, M.D., University of California, San Francisco, USA

Many people utilize non-UV tanning methods to meet fashion demands without exposing themselves to UV radiation. This article reviews the health benefits and possible drawbacks of dihydroxyacetone, the main active ingredient in self-tanning products.

Restoring Hair and Scalp Health: Ceramide-2 Analog for Conditioning and Barrier Benefits

Restoring Hair and Scalp Health: Ceramide-2 Analog for Conditioning and Barrier Benefits

Feb 8, 2018 | Xianting Lin and Jiangzhong Yang, Beauty Hi-tech Innovation Co., Ltd., Kobe, Japan; Yihua Jiang and Jie Lu, Symrise, Shanghai

Since ceramides are essential for protecting skin and hair, the natural conclusion would be to use them as cosmetic ingredients. However, naturally occurring ceramides are difficult to extract and can carry a high cost. A structural analog to naturally occurring ceramide-2 was therefore developed.

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