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N95 Mask-wearing Found Not to Affect Microbiome

N95 Mask-wearing Found Not to Affect Microbiome

Mar 18, 2021

In unpublished work, a small (n = 10) study by Amway found that N95 mask-wearing does not affect the skin microbiome.

N95 Mask-wearing Found Not to Affect Microbiome

Gattefossé x BioMeca Develop 3D Dermal Microtissue to Study Elasticity

Mar 16, 2021

Gattefossé and BioMeca jointly developed a 3D dermal microtissue model to study skin's elastic properties in vitro as a way to advance cosmetic anti-aging strategies.

Brazilian Bamboo Boosts SPF, Stability In vitro

Brazilian Bamboo Boosts SPF, Stability In vitro

Mar 15, 2021

A study published in Industrial Crops and Products showed that the addition of bamboo extracts to commercial UV filters significantly increased their SPF and photostability.

Brazilian Bamboo Boosts SPF, Stability In vitro

Autophagy‐activating Peptide Reduces Acne and Improves Barrier Function

Mar 15, 2021

Topical application of the peptide led to a reduction of closed comedones, skin surface lipids and trans‐epidermal water loss.

Technology Surveillance as a Tool to Advance Cosmetics R&D

Technology Surveillance as a Tool to Advance Cosmetics R&D

Mar 12, 2021 | Paul Thau, PaCarTech

In this brief commentary, industry veteran Paul Thau shares insights on what technology transfer is, historic moments in its evolution and key resources product developers can use to help advance cosmetics R&D.

Patent Pick: LOréals Voice-activated Skin Care Device

Patent Pick: L'Oréal's Voice-activated Skin Care Device

Mar 11, 2021

A recent patent from L'Oréal describes a voice-activated motorized skin treatment device.

Comparatively Speaking: O/W, W/O, Micro, Pickering and Suspo Emulsions

Comparatively Speaking: O/W, W/O, Micro, Pickering and Suspo Emulsions

Mar 9, 2021 | Tony O'Lenick, Nascent Technologies Corp.

In this installment of his "Comparatively Speaking" series, industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares emulsion types for the benefit of novice formulators.

Skin Microbiome Manipulation as a Therapeutic Opportunity?

Skin Microbiome Manipulation as a Therapeutic Opportunity?

Mar 4, 2021

A review published in the Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal explores the current state of the art in skin microbiome manipulation and transplantation for potential therapies.

Skin Microbiome Manipulation as a Therapeutic Opportunity?

Combinatorial Skin Care: Heredity, Experience and Enhanced Product Customization

Mar 1, 2021 | Stephen Barton, Skin Thinking Ltd., Nottingham, UK; Karen Lee-Thompson, Beauty Consociare Ltd., Nottingham, UK

Current approaches to skin care customization focus on the individual’s skin type with little attention to the impact of their heritage. Described here is a diagnostic tool combining intrinsic, i.e., population-driven research in the literature, with extrinsic factors collected through self-assessment.

Could Protein Folding Reshape Anti-aging Cosmetics?

Could Protein Folding Reshape Anti-aging Cosmetics?

Feb 22, 2021 | Karl Lintner, Ph.D., KAL’idées Beauty Ideas, Paris

"It is probable that helping the chaperone [proteins] and the unfolded protein response pathway in aged cells...turns out to be beneficial to the cell and subsequently to the skin....Further research would shed more light on this new approach."

Patent Pick: P&Gs Printable Cosmetic Ink

Patent Pick: P&G's Printable Cosmetic Ink

Feb 15, 2021

Cosmetics that are "printed" or deposited by a device onto skin are rising in popularity. How might their formulas vary from traditional products? This look at a recent P&G patent provides insight.

Shiseido Uncovers Root Cause of Wrinkles and Pre-wrinkles

Shiseido Uncovers Root Cause of Wrinkles and 'Pre-wrinkles'

Feb 15, 2021

Shiseido's 3D imaging technology has uncovered the root cause of wrinkles and "pre-wrinkles": an elasticity gap between the stratum corneum and dermis.

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