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Patent Pick: Nitrone Antioxidants

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes nitrone compounds as personal care antioxidants.

The authors concluded the protransfersomal emulgel holds potential for repairing aged skin.

Protransfersome-loaded Emulgel Boosts CoQ10 Anti-aging Effects

A study published in Scientific Reports demonstrates the efficacy of a protransfersomal emulgel to improve the skin delivery and stability of CoQ10.

Technically Speaking: UV Protection for Sensitive Skin

The following column discusses the latest technological advancements in the fields of hair care, skin care, oral care, sunscreen, color cosmetics and more.

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Nanoceria Leaves Free Radicals Singing the Blues

In new work published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, researchers found that a blue-tinted nano cerium oxide (nanoceria) acted as a potent free radical scavenger. But why blue? The answer isn't clear.

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Kunming Institute Brands Dendrobium with Dr. Plant, Uncovers Milkweed's Potential

Researchers at The Kunming Institute of Botany in China have uncovered natural compounds with real skin care potential. While Dr. Plant teamed up to bring dendrobium to market, new findings in milkweed present brands new opportunities.

Cellular Goods shares research findings on cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) and their many potential benefits.

Cellular Goods Details Findings on the Effects of Cannabinoid Skin Care

Cellular Goods shared research findings on cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) and the "5As" of their potential benefits for skin.

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Resveratrol Analogue and Equol Revive Menopausal Skin

A decrease in estrogen during menopause negatively affects the skin, according to a study published in Dermatology and Therapy, but a novel resveratrol analogue and the isoflavonoid equol offer new hope.

Mibelle Biochemistry's latest research has unearthed new benefits from existing technologies for nail wellness, scalp defense and much more.

Mibelle Biochemistry Uncovers New Ingredient Benefits

Existing technologies have been found to have new applications for breast lifting, scalp and nail defense, and more.

Double-digit growth has been seen for body creams, lotions and cleaners; and consumer spending on prestige body products has increased by 25%. What's going on?

2024's Fastest-growing Skin Care Category Goes Beyond the Face

Body skin care led the category's growth, in part by coopting ingredients and claims associated with facial skin care. Here’s what’s happening in the category and how brands can tap into the growth.

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[video] Burt’s Bees Gives Lip Balm a Turmeric Twist

In a recent interview with Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs at Burt’s Bees, we learned how and why the company incorporated turmeric in a recent lip balm launch.

Topical sweet potato leaf polyphenols inhibited dermal thickening and increased enzyme activities.

Digging into Sweet Potato Photoprotection

Recent research published in Food & Function dug into the mechanism by which sweet potato leaf polyphenols provide photoprotection.

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[podcast] How Nutrition Translates to Beauty, Part III: Commercial Successes and Stumbling Blocks

Do drinkable collagen and dark chocolate nutricosmetic products really help skin? This five-part podcast series with Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., and Alan Dattner, M.D., considers the impact of nutrition on beauty. Here, part III in our series explores successes and stumbling blocks to developing commercial products.

Royal jelly is very good for the skin and the immune system. It's packed with organic acids, proteins and special enzymes.

Bee-based Beauty for Skin Health and Immunity

Bees have been busy carrying on alongside us for millennia. The Ancients used their products for food, medicine and more. Here, Asli Samanci, Ph.D., managing partner at Bee & You SBS Americas, Inc., explored with us the benefits of bee products for skin.

Beauty Foods Head West

Beauty foods, originating in Asia, are migrating west, according to Mintel. From 2006-07, their marketshare in Europe more than doubled, while in North America they registered a modest increase from 3.9% to 4.66%...

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Neutrogena Cleanses and Soothes with Clear Turmeric Mousse

J&J brand Neutrogena recently came out with its Soothing Clear Turmeric mousse cleanser to cleanse and calm stressed and acne-prone skin.

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4 Skin Care Brands Embracing the Newest Scandi-trend, Lagom

Lagom, meaning, "not too much, not too little," urges consumers to live a balanced and proportioned life.

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Youth in Yields: Jasmine Rice Extract Brightens, Protects and Smooths Skin

The profiles of the biological actives in rice differ during grain development; they are particularly high during the flowering phase. Here, a flowering jasmine rice panicle extract was tested for skin benefits and proven to be a safe and effective anti-aging active.

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[video] Weekly Key Search Terms: CBD and Menopause

In this editorial reconnect, the editors of Cosmetics & Toiletries sit down to recap this week's key search terms, including: skin, CBD and menopause. Additionally, this week's top article discusses microplastics detected in human placenta and its industry implications. Watch now.