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Bacterial Cellulose Mask, Oxygen Tension and Sugarcane: Facial Care in the Literature

This brief literature review explores recent research related to facial care; from anti-aging effects and anti-acne care, to sensitive skin.

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Alban Muller International's Organic Repulpami ER

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Energizing skin cells to boost extracellular matrix composition

Rootness Energize is an extract of the roots of Luffa cylindrica obtained thanks to the Plant Milking technology.

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Study Reveals Heavy Metal-induced Stress Dynamics in Skin

Celluar signaling induced by heavy metals in skin is poorly documented. A recent paper published in Metallomics explored these interactions and found that lead and nickel, in particular, could accumulate in skin.

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Read the Label: Ren Skincare, Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream

The focus of this "Read the Label" column is "clean" beauty. The product under review is Ren Skincare's Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream, which includes key ingredients such as tapioca starch, vitamin C and yeast extract.

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Mushrooms, Mackerel Mucus and Gold: Antioxidants in the Literature

Cosmetic antioxidants are positioned to grow by US $17.81 billion from 2019-2023. With consumers "hot on the trail" for these ingredients, we offer the following brief literature review of antioxidant-related research.

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Formula Focus: Rejuvenating Water Gel Mask

In this recent formula from Clariant, the company outlines its minimalist "Rejuvenating Water Gel Mask" concept demonstrating the multifaceted benefits of sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate.

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Novachem’s ‘Golden Ticket’ to Prevent Inflammaging

Novachem’s Golden Milk was created to help skin and hair with inflammaging, a type of inflammation associated with cellular aging.

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Theraderm OPC Reparative Serum Leverages Proanthocyanidins

Antioxidants are arguably the key to keeping skin looking youthful and healthy. This product from Theraderm is said to employ oligomeric proanthocyanidins in a serum with 20X the efficacy of vitamin C alone.

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Irregular Film Inhibits Dust, Pollen Particle Adhesion to Skin, Kao Finds

Fine particles in the air such as dust, pollen and particulate matter can attach to skin, causing irritation, dullness and more. Kao researchers have found that forming an irregular film on skin reduces their adhesion.

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Avon’s Adapt Sync Skin Care for Pre-/Menopausal Women

Avon has released a statement discussing women in the perimenopause stage and menopause, and what women can do to address skin issues during this time. With that, Avon revealed it will be releasing a skin care collection for women who are pre- and menopausal.

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Read the Label: Glossier Bubblewrap, Eye and Lip Plumping Cream

The focus of this "Read the Label" column is cruelty-free products. The product under review is Glossier’s Bubblewrap eye and lip plumping cream, which highlights key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, squalane, avocado oil and blueberry extract.

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How the Exposome Impacts Skin's Condition

A recent article published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology describes the entirety of the skin's exposome and how it can induce or modify skin's condition.

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Ascorbic Acid Penetration: Uncovering Spatial Distribution

A research thesis from the University of Nottingham describes how imaging via time of flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry reveals new insights about spatial distribution and ascorbic acid penetration into the skin.

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Heivy’s Drinkable Collagen Collection

Heivy has revealed its Collagen Collection as a way for consumers to consume marine collagen for personal care in a drinkable form.

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Vitis vinifera Leaf Extract Exhibits Epigenetic Protection In vitro

Grape and its extracts have long been known to impart anti-aging benefits, and recent work published in Molecular Biology Reports demonstrates just how—via epigenetics.

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Lubrizol’s Curcushine: Curcumin Microcapsules for Personal Care

Lubrizol Life Science has introduced Curcushine curcumin microcapsules to help anti-aging, UV protection and hair care from within.

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Could Circadian Time Stamping Ultra-Personalize Care?

Korean researchers have developed a model based on machine learning and hair follicle cells to estimate an individual's circadian time. Their work was recently published in the Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research.