Emulsion Word Search

Oct 13th, 2008

Ken Klein

Industry expert Ken Klein presents this emulsion formulating brain teaser...

Emulsion Word Find

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Unilever Links Skin Microbiome to Mental Well-being in Landmark Study

“This marks a shift toward skin care that is not only cosmetic but also therapeutic,” Unilever noted, highlighting future potential for microbiome-targeted solutions to enhance quality of life.

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Blood Bacteria Yields Powerful Anti-aging Compounds

Scientists uncovered three potent anti-aging molecules produced by a blood-resident bacterium, Paracoccus sanguinis. These compounds reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and collagen damage in skin cells —revealing a novel path to younger-looking skin.

Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach

Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach

A unique palette of 15 bases was developed to present a comprehensive range of textures, from serums, to lotions, to creams to choose from. Four different emulsifiers with specific targeted specs towards naturality were used to create these varied textures.

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Gattefossé and Ambiotis Uncover Altered Pro-resolving Lipids in Aged Skin, Aim for Integrative Solution

"Encouraging the increased synthesis of these lipids is tantamount to reinforcing the skin's own beneficial mechanisms, helping to prevent aging and preserve the skin's vitality."

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'Breakthrough' Bacteria Boost: L'Oréal Files Patent on Crystallized Live Probiotic Anti-aging Skin Care Formula

International beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical skin care formulation containing a crystallized live probiotic to reverse signs of skin aging via microbiome modulation – an exciting and notable advancement in skin care, experts say.

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Hormonal Hope for Hair Graying, Skin Aging

Newer (neuro)endocrine mediators such as melatonin, oxytocin, melanocortin peptides or endocannabinoids may further enrich the endocrine toolbox for interventions against skin and hair aging.

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Researchers Uncover 'Protector Protein' to Revive Hair Growth

A team of researchers from Australia, Singapore and China have discovered that hair follicle stem cells crucial for hair regrowth and repair require a powerful "protector protein" to function successfully: MCL-1.

There is a cultural/quasi-political dimension to some beauty ingredient trends; beef tallow and seed oils are just the latest.

Seed Oils Join Beef Tallow in the Beauty Ingredient Culture Wars

Participating brands include Saturée, a skin care brand "made without PUFA-rich [polyunsaturated fatty acid] seed oils, with only stable saturated fats, and pro-metabolic active ingredients."

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The Flip Sides of Hand Skin Aging: How Dorsal Differences Present a Novel Market Opportunity

This article describes the distinct characteristics of dorsal and palmar hand skin, including how each ages differently, posing a market opportunity. In addition, it proposes five beneficial ingredients for hand care formulas.

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Researchers Highlight the Need to Explore How Laser Treatments Impact the Skin Microbiome

While the skin's regeneration processes often restore microbial balance post-treatment, microbiome-conscious treatment protocols are necessary. "Understanding how different laser modalities interact with the skin microbiome is crucial," the authors note.

Aesthetic practices and physicians have begun offering treatments that focus on wellness and vitality that refelect aesthetically.

Vitality Meets Aesthetics: How Hormone and Stem Cell Therapies Are Influencing Regenerative Aging and Beauty Treatments

Aesthetic practices and physicians have begun offering treatments that focus on wellness and vitality—addressing health concerns at their core, intrinsically, while enhancing external appearance—working from the inside-out.