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Skin Care
Read the Label: LUSH's Light Touch Solid Face Oil Serum
This "Read the Label" describes waterless formulating in LUSH's Light Touch Solid Face Oil Serum. When warmed, this bar becomes a moisturizing and toning oil/serum to balance skin.
News
California Suppliers' Day Filled with Thoughts, New Ingredients, Technology
Attendees and exhibitors from around the world descended on Long Beach, Calif., to discuss the latest in ingredients, formulas and other new technologies at California Supplers' Day, held Oct. 14-15 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Actives
Chitin Nanofibrils for Improved Photoprotection
Chitin nanofibrils (CN) are capable of interacting with cosmetic actives by binding to the stratum corneum, thus influencing their thermodynamic activity. Here, the authors test various sunscreen samples and determine that the addition of CN provides an interesting boost to the photoprotective activity of sunscreens.
Event Coverage
Which Cosmetic Actives Will Triumph in This Year's
C&T Allēs
? Here are the 41 Contenders.
The sophistication of cosmetic actives is driving a wave of innovation where science meets sustainability. This year’s top Active Ingredient contenders demonstrate advances that precisely, effectively and eco-consciously address diverse skin concerns.
Color Cosmetics
Read the Label: Erborian BB Crème Au Ginseng SPF 20
Erborian's BB Crème Au Ginseng product claims to transform the skin with a velvety, ultra-soft, spotless finish. In this product review, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., looks to the label to see if the ingredients align with these claims.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Find Stability with Meadowfoam Oil
Meadowfoam oil has raised its profile as a key ingredient in personal care products, primarily due to its oxidative stability. Reportedly, it also can extend the shelf life of other less-stable ingredients.
Literature/Data
Sabinsa's Research Shows Lactosporin as Anti-acne and -aging Active
Research on Sabinsa’s cosmeceutical Lactosporin has been shown to impart anti-acne benefits and is among the first published human clinical studies examining a probiotic metabolite; additional in vitro study examined its anti-aging properties.
Anti-aging/Face
Product Spotlight: Simple Truth Bakuchiol Night Cream
This product spotlight features a night cream based on bakuchiol -- an anti-aging ingredient of continually growing interest. No doubt, new forms of it will continue taking shape.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—New Rodlike C.I. Pigment, Broad-spectrum Preservative; Sensory Activators and More
Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of
Cosmetics & Toiletries
magazine, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features a mix of recent patents and patent applications related to color, sensory, hair, skin, delivery and antimicrobial technologies.
Actives
Inhibitory Effects of Phyllanthus emblica Tannins on Melanin Synthesis
A standardized extract of Phyllanthus emblica (Syn. Emblica officinalis) fruits has been shown to be a safe and effective skin lightener for normal and hyperpigmented skin as demonstrated by several pilot clinical studies. This report shows melanin inhibitory activity for low molecular-weight hydrolyzable tannins.
Actives
Carotenoids: In Skin’s Defense
Interest has grown in oxidation processes related to aging, especially since their intensity increases with age. As such, interest in carotenoids, some of the best-known natural antioxidants, has been renewed. This article reviews their benefits.
Literature/Data
Research Marks Methylene Blue as Effective Coral-safe Sunscreen
Research suggests methylene blue could serve as an effective UV filter alternative to organic sunscreens alleged to cause coral damage.
Actives
Kalibiome: Pure Postbiotics for Skin, Hair, Oral and Intimate Microbiome.
Innovation based on a platform of reproducible and purified postbiotics, obtained through a patented bio-fermentation, which enables the design of biotech actives specific for sensitive skin, anti-aging, hair care and oral applications.
Skin Care
Product Spotlight: No. 7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Glow Toner
For skin brighteners, Research and Markets projects a CAGR of 8.7% from 2025-2030 due to sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes and acne causing discoloration. In response, products such as the No. 7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Glow Toner offer a solution.
Actives
Reef-safe Product Spotlight: Vacation Super Stick SPF 45
Reef-safe sunscreens are experiencing robust growth. Vacation's Super Stick SPF 45 provides a Hawaii Act 104-compliant example.
Skin Care
Comparatively Speaking: Sun Care vs. Daily Proactive Skin Care
"The difference, in one sentence, is that sun care is only part of skin care. To be complete, skin care requires a need for daily proactive total skin care regimen."
Event Coverage
Cortisol, Blood Flow vs. Elasticity, and Neurocosmetics at IFSCC19
From the opening talk on botulinum toxin, and discussions of TRPV receptor reactivity, and stress and cortisol release, to the effects of blood flow on skin elasticity, IFSCC presenters tread into the grey areas of cosmeceuticals/quasi-drugs.
Event Coverage
Which Prestige Beauty Formulas Will Come Out on Top at the 2024
C&T Allēs
?
Which prestige beauty formulas will win
C&T Allēs
? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in L.A. – alongside our riveting
Beauty Accelerate
event. Following are the contenders...
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