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Maple Imparts Unbe-leaf-able Anti-aging Benefits

A novel source for anti-aging skin care has literally fallen at the feet of University of Rhode Island researchers—maple leaves.

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Silab Study Reveals Microbiome Balance is Lost with Age

Recent Silab research has confirmed that with aging, the microbiome of Caucasian female skin becomes imbalanced.

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Micah™ from Hallstar: In an Anti-Aging Category of Its Own

Micah™ from Hallstar stops reactive oxygen species and free radicals in their tracks, leading to unmatched anti-aging performance. Learn how you can benefit from this innovative chemistry.

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Breaking Down Under-eye Baggage: The Need for Novel Delivery

The under-eye area is delicate, with thin skin prone to dark circles, swelling and wrinkles. Novel delivery techniques that take this region’s physiology into account can help to facilitate under-eye skin health.

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Good Vibrations: Spectroscopic Imaging to Visualize the Delivery of Actives

Understanding how actives are delivered is essential to product development and to provide scientific data in support of a product’s efficacy. Vibrational imaging spectroscopy is shown here to enable the visualization of the penetration of cosmetic actives into skin, hair and nails.

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Champions of Cosmetic Science Celebrated at IFSCC 2018

The closing IFSCC 2018 gala honored excellence and innovation in cosmetic science.

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Skin Care Gets Emotional at IFSCC

Researchers looked at skin care from a new perspective—a psychological one—during IFSCC 2018 in Munich.

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What’s Next for Bespoke Beauty: DNA, Bacteria and More

Bespoke beauty has moved into "must-have" territory for brands looking to stay in line with consumer demand. Click through for an exclusive Q&A on where the bespoke market is headed.

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Supplier Roundtable: Proxy Formulating—Using Alternative Ingredients

In this Supplier Roundtable, suppliers were challenged with the question of how to utilize "proxy" ingredients to keep up with market trends and on top of ingredient controversy.

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Could 'Mechanoceuticals' Drive Efficacy to New Depths?

A new force has magnetized the medical field; so-called "mechanoceuticals." Could they also benefit cosmetics?

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Words from Wiechers: Without Penetration, No Delivery

This somewhat tongue-in-cheek edition of our "Words from Wiechers" series offers insight to improve the efficacy of actives.

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Lonza Bioactive Battles Blue Light Damage

This functional ingredient was created to protect skin from the visible effects of blue light and pollution, powered by fermentation and Chinese lantern fruit.

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Bio-Botanica’s Brontide

Made from the fermentation of sugar, this ingredient has been designed for chemists and formulators looking for a multifunctional, all-natural solvent.

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Arista Industries, Inc.’s Sunflower Oil

For use in both the cosmetic and food industries, this emollient oil can be utilized as a carrier for other oils or as a replacement for higher-cost options.

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[video] Snails, R&D Crowdsourcing and H2O: News & Insights

Join Cosmetics & Toiletries assistant editor, Brooke, to catch up on this week's top insights, including "energizing" skin care, carbon neutrality and the snail skin care market.

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Editor's Note: Consumer-centric Cosmetics

Consumers are embracing personalized cosmetics which is why "consumer drivers" is the name of the game for our September issue.

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Testing Tactics in Skin: Targeting Senescent Cells for Anti-aging

Senescent cells that accumulate in the skin can deteriorate its functioning and accelerate the aging process. These cells can be targeted by active ingredients in skin care to delay the effects of aging.

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Mist Wrinkles Away with The Ageless Secret Renewal Support Formula

The mist aims to support the skin's 28-day facial renewal cycle and slow the signs of aging.