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Gucci created a Gucci Garden Experience on Roblox offering virtual “digital twins” of its products during the pandemic.

Beauty Brands Can Lead the Way to the Metaverse

The ultimate vision for the metaverse isn’t quite here yet but we’re already seeing examples of digital spaces that blur the lines between real and virtual living.

Dior's and Gladyshev’s research is being billed as the first work dedicated to human skin rejuvenation with the ultimate goal of age reversal.

Dior and Gladyshev Aspire to Reverse Cellular Aging

Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding utility in beauty for recommending and personalizing products, R&D and even market predictions. This article highlights select examples of how it is advancing cosmetics and personal care products and R&D.

AI Technology: Current and Future Applications in Cosmetics

Nanotechnology-based formulas can improve the behavior release of ingredients and their skin penetration. Fullerene nanoparticles, in particular, are useful for ROS scavenging. This review summarizes recent trends in fullerene-containing skin care.

Fullerene Nanoparticles: Power Skin Penetration, Antioxidant Defense

Nanotechnology-based formulas can improve the behavior release of ingredients and their skin penetration. Fullerene nanoparticles, in particular, are useful for ROS scavenging. This review summarizes recent trends in fullerene-containing skin care.

Cosmetic companies have made great strides toward sustainability in terms of packaging, water-conscious formulas and more. Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

Responsible R&D: Tips to Make Cosmetic Labs and Manufacturing More Sustainable

Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

Beiersdorf's new innovation center in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Beiersdorf Opens Innovation Center, North American HQ

The innovation center is in Florham Park, New Jersey, and its new North American headquarters is in Stamford, Connecticut.

Assessing the Effects of Blue Light on the Skin in New Validated Method

Assessing the Effects of Blue Light on the Skin in New Validated Method

Studies have shown blue light can have damaging effects on the skin. Genemarkers has developed a reproducible in vitro method for measuring blue light effects. Learn how Genemarkers’ blue light testing can aid product development.

The SenStories Selector tool uses a proprietary algorithm to discover o/w emulsifier systems based on the desired sensory of their target consumer.

Croda's SenStories Selector Optimizes Sensory Formulations

The SenStories Selector tool uses a proprietary algorithm to discover o/w emulsifier systems based on the desired sensory of their target consumer.

The device aims to equip astronauts, isolated from medical care, with a means to bandage wounds using the astronauts' own skin cells.

Astronaut-tested 3D Bioprinter Could 'Tape' Wounds Closed

The portable handheld bioprinter was sent to space for astronauts, isolated from medical care, to test its potential to apply tissue-forming bandages made from skin cells to injuries in real time.

Chitin is a natural sugar-like polysaccharide found in crab and shrimp shells.

Upcycling Chitin for Smart Textile Delivery

When loaded with various actives, chitin materials could be bound to the surface of natural bio-fibers to make biodegradable carriers structured as non-woven tissues and films.

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Solvay Leverages Blockchain Tech for Guar Sourcing Transparency

The company has partnered with BanQu, reportedly the first-ever, patented and largest end-to-end, non-crypto blockchain Supply Chain Sustainability platform, to develop the technology.

L’Oréal and BreezoMeter are teaming up for a multi-year research and tech partnership.

L’Oréal x BreezoMeter Partnership Uncovers Environmental Effects on Skin

The partnership will uncover new insights around how the environment effects skin aging, and ultimately provide new services to consumers that can accompany their skin needs all over the world with personalized routines and lifestyle advice.

Arcaea will use the funding to develop new ingredients and beauty products through DNA sequencing, biological engineering and fermentation.

Arcaea Announces $78 Million Series A Funding

Arcaea will use the funding to develop new ingredients and beauty products through DNA sequencing, biological engineering and fermentation.

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Skin Cancer Therapy at Home Now Possible via Coin-sized PDT Device

A pilot study of 15 BCC patients presented during the EADV 30th Congress 2021 highlighted the efficacy of the prototype device in an at-home setting with improved comfort to the users. Could this transfer to skin care?