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Taking Shape: Genetic Facial Markers Discovered

Taking Shape: Genetic Facial Markers Discovered

Jul 26, 2018

Using novel 3D technology, researchers discovered 15 new genes that determine facial features, as published in Nature Genetics.

Patent Pick: Adhesion Holds the Secret to Highly Glossy and Saturated Metallics

Patent Pick: Adhesion Holds the Secret to Highly Glossy and Saturated Metallics

Jul 23, 2018

Trendy metallic pigments are used to create a decorative, and shiny, effect on skin. The problem, however? They typically do not demonstrate high gloss or color saturation. A new patent application may help.

Melanoma Risk Drops 40% with Childhood Sunscreen Use

Melanoma Risk Drops 40% with Childhood Sunscreen Use

Jul 20, 2018

Recent research in JAMA Dermatology suggests that those who regularly used sunscreen as a child are at a significantly lower risk of melanoma; the study also sheds light on who is more likely to take that risk.

Melanoma Risk Drops 40% with Childhood Sunscreen Use

Bacteria Therapy Used to Treat Eczema

Jul 20, 2018

Bacteria therapy may not sound like the most glamorous form of treatment, but a recent double-blind study conducted by the National Health Institute found that it could work wonders for people suffering from atopic dermatitis.

Melanoma Risk Drops 40% with Childhood Sunscreen Use

Defensin Peptides Tested for Anti-aging Benefits

Jul 17, 2018

Defensin is believed to help improve aging skin based on its natural healing properties—recent research in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology examines its efficacy.

Melanoma Risk Drops 40% with Childhood Sunscreen Use

The Genetic Relation Between Skin Tanning and Burning

Jul 17, 2018

Scientists recently investigated whether or not genetics can be linked to the propensity of skin to burn or tan, and how this connection may also explain people at risk to skin cancer.

Patent Pick: Lipolytic Enzymes for Skin, Hair and Laundry

Patent Pick: Lipolytic Enzymes for Skin, Hair and Laundry

Jul 17, 2018

In its latest patent, Danisco, DuPont's food and beverage arm, was deeply set on new approaches to remove stains. A lipolytic enzyme variant was uncovered that improves not only laundry care, but skin and hair care.

Patent Pick: Illuminating, Universal Optical Correction

Patent Pick: Illuminating, Universal Optical Correction

Jul 9, 2018

While cosmetics to match skin tone, blur wrinkles or impart radiance are known, LVMH inventors have combined them into one universal fix; starting with an aqueous phase. See how in this new patent application.

Body Odor Research Opens Door for Next-gen Deodorants

Body Odor Research Opens Door for Next-gen Deodorants

Jul 9, 2018

Recent research published in eLife describes how body odor is created, and presents an opportunity for formulators to create deodorants that can inhibit armpit malodor altogether.

Kunming Institute Brands Dendrobium with Dr. Plant, Uncovers Milkweeds Potential

Kunming Institute Brands Dendrobium with Dr. Plant, Uncovers Milkweed's Potential

Jul 6, 2018

Researchers at The Kunming Institute of Botany in China have uncovered natural compounds with real skin care potential. While Dr. Plant teamed up to bring dendrobium to market, new findings in milkweed present brands new opportunities.

Caprylyl Glycol: A Versatile Material to Boost Preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol: A Versatile Material to Boost Preservatives

Jul 1, 2018 | Jon Toliver and Saroja Narasimhan, Ph.D., Johnson & Johnson Skillman, NJ USA

As consumers become more decidedly "anti-preservative," formulators are faced with the need for versatile preservation systems. Caprylyl glycol's flexible nature allows it to be incorporated into a variety of formats while serving consumer needs.

Skin in the Game: Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics, Part I

Skin in the Game: Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics, Part I

Jul 1, 2018 | John H. Cary, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, Becky S. Li, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, Howard I. Maibach, M.D., University of California, San Francisco, CA

Though the number of incidents has declined, cosmetic products still hold the potential to trigger adverse reactions in users. This first of two articles reviews the regulatory status and adverse reporting of contact dermatitis due to cosmetics. Part II takes a closer look at ingredients of concern.

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