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[video] Fermented Mushrooms Defend Skin Mitochondria and DNA

A natural active was developed by the fermentation of Hericium erinaceum and Tricholoma Matsutake mushrooms to produce an anti-aging active and mitochondria protectant. Learn more in this video.

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[video] Probiotic Technology Collaboration, Talcum and Toxins Lawsuits and 'Carbon-neutral' Skin Care Line

Cosmetics & Toiletries is back with its top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news. Here's Michele Behrens, assistant editor, with her video recap. Watch now!

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[video] Botanicals Impart Pleiotropical Effects for Skin Benefits

Pleiotropic materials derived from botanicals are what Biocogent refers to as "pleiotanicals." This video, shot in the company's lab, provides an example from clove flower and explains its skin benefits. Watch now.

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[updated with video] Evonik Uncovers Deep Beauty Secrets at SCC

Evonik presented delivery system technology insights at the Society of Cosmetic Chemist’s Annual Meeting in New York. The company also discussed system technologies, product preservation and protection from stressors.

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[video] Going with the (Rheology) Flow

Derived from the depths of the earth itself, hectorite, in modified forms, can be leveraged for pigment dispersion, thickening and more in personal care. Watch this formulation demo to learn more.

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[video] Sweat Reduction via a Phosphate-based Mineral

A biomimetic hydroxyapatite was found to absorb sweat without releasing HCl, which can cause irritation. Here, Giorgio Tosti explains, in a poster presented at the IFSCC in Milano.

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[video] FDA Warnings on CBD; Hair Softness; and User-induced Product Contamination

Back from break, here's Cosmetics & Toiletries' Rachel Grabenhofer, with her top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news. Watch now!

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[video] Water Resistance vs. Viscosity and Texture of Formulas

How might variables that impart desired water-resistant properties impact the rheology and texture of emulsions? Here, Beverley Madlin, of the London College of Fashion, explains, in a poster she presented during the 2019 IFSCC Conference in Milan.

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[video] Answers to Aging with Plant Stem Cell Cultures: On Location with Mibelle Biochemistry

"Our daily duty is to identify highly innovative active ingredients," Cornelia Schürch, Ph.D., told Cosmetics & Toiletries during a recent visit to Mibelle Biochemistry. See behind-the-scenes footage in this video.

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[video] Greening a Legacy Ingredient: On Location with Symrise

In a recent site visit to Symrise labs, Cosmetics & Toiletries learned about one legacy ingredient the company re-engineered based on a sugar source to change its profile to 100% renewable.

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[video] Valorizing Ingredient Efficacy: On Location with Sederma

In addition to 2D models, Sederma's 3D skin equivalent and other customized models, e.g., to measure pollution, pigmentation, etc., make links between ex vivo and in vivo results, bringing results closer to reality. Learn more in this behind-the-scenes look. Watch now.

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[video] Culturing Innovation and Next-gen Ingredients: On Location with Sederma

Eco-designed microorganism and plant cell culturing are the latest green processes employed to develop natural, sustainable cosmetic actives. In this video, Sederma took us behind the scenes to show us how these methods work. Watch now!

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[video] Fresh-to-the-Face Natural Actives

According to ingredient distributor Acme-Hardesty, this natural, traceable and sustainable material is manually pressed from feedstock without the use of heat or chemicals, fitting the bill for a fresh-to-the-face solution.

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[video] Fresh Burst and Flowing Formulas on Location with Croda

Cosmetics & Toiletries recently went behind the scenes in Croda labs to see a new nonionic PEG-alternative w/o emulsifier in action. Watch the video to learn more.

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[video] Emulsifying Naturally on Location with Gattefossé

Cosmetics & Toiletries was on location near Lyon, France, to visit Gattefossé's formulation labs and see the natural, cold-process emulsifier Emulium Illustro in action.

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[video] Natural Extraction in Action: Traditional vs. Supercritical Fluid Techniques

Extracting the phytochemicals of materials in nature is no small feat. Here, Arumugam Sivakumar, Ph.D., of Sami Labs/Sabinsa explains the capabilities of supercritical fluid extraction, in comparison with traditional approaches, as Cosmetics & Toiletries toured the farms and production sites of Sabinsa.

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[video] Textures and Transitions

Transforming products, under-eye masks and customizable sheet masks were among the many technologies Evonik featured at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day. Watch the video to learn more.

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[video] Deep Sea Skin Serenity

Laura Szymczak and Daan Thorn Leeson, of Lonza, explain the technology itself, the actives in the mask and the expected benefits in this live demo recorded during NYSCC Suppliers' Day.