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Bio-Botanica Inc.’s Puresterol

An anti-wrinkle agent, this ingredient is derived from the root of a plant said to smooth skin, support hair growth, increase energy and more.

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Slow Men's Skin Aging with Naolys Active

The natural ingredient harnesses the antioxidant and firming properties of sequoia trees to reduce signs of aging, such as wrinkles.

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Illuminating Skin Radiance: α-Crystallin as a Target to Achieve Glass Skin

A newly developed peptide acts as a bio-highlighter and makeup alternative for a natural, glass skin appearance. Here, it is demonstrated to induce the production of endogenic a-crystallin, a molecular chaperone that plays a crucial role in skin proteostasis.

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Words from Wiechers: Less is More

The addition of extra ingredients in a formulation costs money, complicates manufacturing, impacts quality control and more. Here, we learn how less is more in product formulating.

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Shiseido Uncovers Heroes and Villains in Skin Aging

Various forces are at work within skin that can defend against or propogate signs of aging. Shiseido highlighted findings in this area from a joint research project, along with the capability of an iris extract to influence these dynamics.

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Read the Label: Peter Thomas Roth Anti-aging Cleansing Gel

This gel cleanser is meant to cleanse pores, emulsify skin sebum and improve skin texture to increase cell turnover. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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Patent Pick: The Hottest Move in Anti-aging

Shiseido is adding a new element to the anti-aging category: heat. In a recent patent, the company describe entities whose aromas may be inhaled to increase skin temperature, thus recirculating blood and youth into tired skin.

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Athleisure Meets Anti-aging in Lonza Launch

The anti-aging ingredient reportedly creates firmer, "fitter" skin by reshaping the skin's surface architecture for a younger appearance.

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Patent Pick: Orchid Extract Maintains ECM Integrity

Orchids have sprouted up among the latest craze for indigenous ingredients—first in medicine, and now, apparently, in cosmetics. A new LVMH patent explains.

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Lipotec’s Gesturecare Pairs Facial Yoga with Anti-aging Innovations

In its facial yoga-inspired concept, Lipotec marries facial exercises with a selection of anti-aging ingredients meant to improve appearance (plus, a touch of wellness).

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Read the Label: Urbanskin Rx Anti-aging Cleansing Bar

Designed as a daily cleanser, mask and exfoliator, this system delivers a proprietary formula by way of an enclosed exfoliating sponge and cleanser in a jar. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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Safety of Lead-based Skin Lightener Substantiated

While to consumers it may sound counterintuitive, Sirona Biochem has demonstrated the safety of its lead-based skin lightener.

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Rapid, Silicone-free Fine Line and Wrinkle Filler

Ashland’s new patent-pending Optimage™ SF microgel, is designed to apply to crow’s feet and under the eyes and enables rapid and clinically validated improvement with enduring effect on the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Kiehl's Youth Dose Eye Treatment

This multitasking under-eye product marries skin care and color to reportedly brighten and smooth skin using pro-retinol, vitamin Cg and red grape seed extract.

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Dr. Dennis Gross’ Hyaluronic Marine Collagen Lip Cushion

Since lip skin cannot lubricate itself, this anti-aging product is intended to seal in hydration for dehydrated and damaged lips using sodium hyaluronate, marine algae and antioxidants.

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DSM’s Hyaluronic Acid Booster Skips the Injections

The synthetic tripeptide is meant to visibly remove skin sagging by boosting collagen formation and hyaluronic acid content.

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[video] Tomonobu Ezure, Ph.D., on Shiseido's 3D Skin Scanning Tech

Ezure Tomonobu, Ph.D., of Shiseido, was recently honored for work on a means to visualize the individual components of skin. Hear more in this brief video interview.

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Peach & Lily's Glass Skin Refining Serum

Peach, East Asian mountain yam, hyaluronic acid and more go into this serum to help achieve "glass skin," in which skin appears poreless, illuminated and translucent.