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Cold Stress Damage, Banished: Daphne odora Extract Improves Skin Moisture and Healing

Cold stress can affect the integrity of the skin. In relation, compounds synthesized by plants under environmental stress have been characterized for their protective effects; although limited data relates to cold stress. This article explores an extract from Daphne odora cell cultures to address cold stress-related damage including dryness, cutaneous micro-lesions and inflammation.

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Into the Blue: Novel Test Reveals Blue Light Damage, Protection Strategies

The negative effects of visible or blue light on skin are not fully understood. This article describes a model to test for potential damage and screen for compounds to suppress it. Results confirm blue light induces cutaneous damage, and a 3-D strategy of UV filters, vitamins and plant extracts suppresses it.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 1/5/2018

What's in store for this New Year of Pantone's "ultra violet" inspiration and Chinese sign of the dog? Time will tell, but one thing's certain: Cosmetics & Toiletries will bring it to you... starting with this week's video recap. Watch now!

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Euphorbia peplus Underlines Dermocosmetic Moves by the Industry

Holistic beauty continues to grow not only as an inside-out approach by consumers, but as health itself reveals connections to beauty, reinforcing the industry's move toward dermocosmetics. A recent study of topical ingenol mebutate for solar keratosis exemplifies.

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Making DNA 'Dance': Chemical Oscillators to Choreograph Biological Functions

Chemical oscillation is at the very core of our circadian rhythm. It is also central to a new discovery from the University of Texas at Austin, and holds potential for molecular machines... possibly for advanced personal care.

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Lipotec Helps Reduce Eye Puffiness

Lipotec has confirmed the efficacy of one of its ingredients to help improve the under-eye region, minimizing the appearance of fluid and baggy eyes as well as reducing under-eye dark circles and tissue damage.

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Patent Pick: High-efficiency Process and Keratinocyte Mimetic for Mega Moisture

Skin's water-holding capacity decreases with age, and, in response, moisturizers and occlusive agents have been used. Unfortunately, these materials face stability issues and sticky sensory traits. However, a new patent from AmorePacific could release formulators from this sticky situation, thanks to a new production method for keratinocyte mimetics with both functions.

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India's Natural and Organic Market to Increase

Areas such as West India, Maharashtra and Gujrat are seeing an increase in organic and natural personal care and beauty products as consumers are becoming more concerned over synthetic ingredients.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 12/15/2017

Did you know: The skin remembers injury to help speed its recovery later? And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration holds "holographic" and other effect pigments to the same strict standards? If you missed this week's news, you missed out. Check out our video recap!

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Seeing Double: Alban Muller Launches Moisturizing Actives

As concern over the environment and potential skin damage rise, consumers are demanding natural personal care products. Alban Muller recognized this concern and launched two natural actives to help moisturize skin.

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Read the Label: Aritaum Nature in Life Sheet Mask

AmorePacific's Aritaum brand "Nature In Life Sheet Mask" is representative of the facial sheet masks that are gaining popularity worldwide. Here, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., reviews the product's ingredient listing and claims to see if they align.

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Cytokalmine ER Fights Blue Light Inflammation

Alban Muller has recognized how exposure to blue light can be harmful toward skin health. In response, the company has a high-tech active, which has been tested to reduce inflammation caused by blue light damage.

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Skin Pigment Genetics is More Complex at the Equator

New research published in Cell presents genetic findings related to skin pigment diversity and complexity, further supporting the trend for customizable skin care.

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[podcast] Probing Deeper to Further Skin Aging Research

Johnson & Johnson can see the future—of skin aging, that is. How? Using a novel imaging technique, which Tracy Wang, Ph.D., presented at the SID meeting last April and describes in this interview. Listen now!

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 12/1/2017

We're back from our holiday break, now fully fattened up with news and insights for the cosmetics R&D industry. Here's Rachel Grabenhofer with your weekly video re-cap. Watch now!

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Mirexus Launches Glycogen-like Ingredient

Mirexus Inc. has launched a multi-functional ingredient that is beneficial toward anti-aging and can tightly hold water for long periods of time, boosting hydration performance when used on its own or in combination with hyaluronic acid.

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Mibelle Biochemistry Launches Anti-aging Active for Skin Density

Mibelle Biochemistry launched an ingredient to help combat hormonally induced skin aging with the help of an extract from monk’s pepper berries. The berries contain so-called phyto-endorphins that bind to the opioid receptor, causing an analgesic effect and sense of well-being.

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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.