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New Research Shows Impact of Curl Pattern on Hair Fractures

The researchers believe that the differences in fracture patterns are due to the difference in torsional stresses on the hair fiber.

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PLT Health Solutions Releases New Research on ceratiq Lipid Extract

ceratiq is available in oil and powder formats and can age used in functional foods and dietary supplements.

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New Study Shows Impact of Climate Change on Skin Health Worldwide

“We need to start treating skin health as part of climate-health preparedness,” study author Dr. Esther Freeman said.

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One in Three U.S. Women Are Already Using AI for Skincare and Bodycare Advice, New Survey Finds

New Haut.AI research reveals what consumers would trust AI to help them with when it comes to body care, from choosing products and building routines to navigating increasingly complex beauty decisions

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Estée Lauder Companies, University of Leeds Partner to Advance Complexion Shade Matching Tech

Company and university officials hope this research will help improve how complexion products and evaluated and developed for consumers.

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L’Oréal Groupe, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity Announce Multi-Year Research Partnership

The partnership will combine L’Oréal’s expertise in skin and hair science with NUS Medicine’s leadership in geoscience and healthy longevity medicine.

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Second Peer-Reviewed Study Published on Skinome’s Water-Free Retinal

“We formulate retinal differently because retinal is difficult,” said Ulf Åkerström, vice president and chief innovation officer at Skinome.

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Introducing the 2027 Cosmetics & Toiletries Editorial Themes

Learn more about the topics to be covered in next year's issues.

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Scientists Patent Technology for Encapsulating Probiotics in Cosmetics

The encapsulation technology was granted patent protection by the Polish Patent Office with five more patents in progress.

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UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen to Reduce White Cast

Using a patented high-temperature flame process, the researchers produced larger particles shaped like tetrapods.

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Kao Corporation Verifies Mechanism for Damage in Colored Hair, Develops Hair Link Protection Technology

The research team suggests that this means melanin is involved in the post-coloring cleavage observed in the black hair model tresses.

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Multifloral Honey May Protect Skin Cells from UV Damage, Says New Research

Honey directly intervened in the molecular pathways of cellular aging.

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Shiseido Discovers “Ring Collagen” Structure to Create Tension, Maintain Face Shape

The tension associated with Ring Collagen was tested with the AI-powered Digital-Skin Reality to visualize the forces generated.

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Traditional Chinese Medicinal Root Could Combat Hair Loss, Says New Study

The root works by blocking harmful hormones, activating hair-growth signals, protecting follicles and boosting blood flow to the scalp.

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Tuskegee University Introduces Cosmetic Science Program

“We are building a pathway for students who will widen the pipeline of scientists, entrepreneurs and executives who understand both the science and cultural relevance of the products they create.”

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Eastman Releases New Global Research on Sustainability Trends, Formulation Priorities for Skin Care

The report includes results from surveys with both formulators and consumers across 11 countries.

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Jellyfish Bycatch Could be Source of High-Quality Collagen, Says New Research

Jellyfish bycatch is the accidental capture or entanglement of jellyfish in commercial fishing gear.

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New Study Investigates Potential for Sea Lettuce as Natural Anti-Aging Ingredient

High levels of phenolics and flavonoids contributed to anti-melanogenesis activity and collagen biosynthesis.