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Beiersdorf Launches O.W.N Skin Care, Releases 2021 Forecast

O.W.N uses artificial intelligence and is built around a proprietary algorithm that is able to select the single best unique product offering out of 380,000 formula combinations.

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Patent Pick: 'Grow Your Own' UVB Protection

The plants we grow for food are facing new climatic challenges. Therefore, researchers of the Max-Planck Society sought to improve their chances of survival against UV; and in the meantime, they improved ours.

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What Does It Mean to Be Green in 2017?

Organic Monitor has released its predictions for the natural and organic cosmetic market in 2017, including more labels, more sustainable ingredients and packaging, and better ways to measure eco-friendliness.

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Meadowsweet to Control S. Hominis and Axillary Malodor – As Shown by Meta Sequencing and Culturomics

A meadowsweet extract is described here to control Staphylococcus hominis and its enzymatic activity that causes axillary malodor. Novel meta sequencing and culturomics techniques verified its effects and those of a test deodorant containing it.

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[poll results] Does Cost Impact Your Ingredient Choices More Than Certifications?

How do your responses compare? Here's how colleagues answered last week's poll.

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Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?

What's old is new again, according to cosmetic industry expert Akshay Talati. While this puts a creative spin on tried-and-true ingredients, are we stick in a chemistry loop? Talati explores this further in the following commentary.

In last week's poll, we pointed out that marketing teams often drive this vision to meet a niche market need. However, this vision and the science are sometimes at odds.

[poll results] Does Your Marketing Team Understand the Limits of Cosmetic Science?

In last week's poll, we pointed out that marketing teams often drive a vision to meet a niche market need. However, this vision and the science are sometimes at odds.

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Opening IFSCC Ceremony Breaks Down Future Directions—and Dance

Future directions for both the industry and planet were part of the take-home messages given at the IFSCC 2018 Opening Ceremony; punctuated by world-renowned breakdancers in lederhosen.

In this study, a clinical trial was conducted to confirm whether a mixture of amino acids, copper and hyaluronic acid that the authors developed stimulated ECM proteins and anti-aging effects on the skin.

Amino Acid, Copper and HA Blend Shown to Stimulate Elastin, Collagen

A recent clinical trial showed that a mixture of amino acids, copper and hyaluronic acid could stimulate extracellular matrix proteins and impart anti-aging effects in the skin.

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Color Cosmetics: Down But Not Out

The color cosmetics market may be “down but not out,” as the saying goes, and the current issue pays tribute to color as well as the related sensory space. For example, further described is how to formulate natural and vegan lipsticks; explaining tenets being crucial to halal nail polish; reviewing advances in hair dye.
Additionally outlined, the checks and balances for fragrance allergens; the end of the previous, on-going hand hygiene discussion; and finally, a description to a “mosaic” of consumer senses.

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Infographic: Breaking Down a Decade of Cosmetics

A condensed look at 10 years of growth in the cosmetics industry gives an idea of future opportunities..

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Obesity Shown to be Inversely Associated with Acne

While nutrition and acne often seemed linked together, recent researchers have discovered that it may not be in the way that we have previously believed.

Saliva Extract Shown to Heal Wounds

In a recent study from the Netherlands, a compound in human saliva has been reported to speed wound healing. This research may offer hope for individuals suffering with chronic wounds, injuries and burns.

Grapefruit Shown to Promote Weight Loss

A recent study has confirmed the multiple health benefits of grapefruit, including its ability to aid in weight loss.

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Patent Pick: Starch Breakdown Builds Viscosity

Novamont inventors are building something new from complete destruction: viscosity. A new patent application explains, on a more "granular" level.

Emerging AI technologies will allow small brands to operate leaner teams than in previous indie beauty eras; at the same time, the rapid gathering of customer insights can help brands quickly migrate from direct-to-consumer to wholesale/physical retail.

Beauty's Innovation Slowdown is Poised to Drastically Reverse

"Personal care brands embracing innovation ... are 2.5 times more likely to see overall sales growth compared to those with stagnant or declining innovation sales," claims a recent NIQ report.

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Ergothioneine Shown to Protect Telomeres Under Stress

Research from the Journal of Dietary Supplements suggests that under oxidative stress, ergothioneine treatment can maintain significantly longer telomere lengths.

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OxiProteomics Nails Down Keratin Care Claims

As it turns out, even fingernails are not impervious to the negative effects of daily stress in the environment, as shown by a new test method developed by OxiProteomics. The company was awarded for its innovation at the Parisian event Cosmetics 360.

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