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Bioferments in Beauty: Infusing Antioxidant and Microbiome Benefits into Skin

The current article reviews various types of bioferments and their reported benefits for skin and hair care, such as antioxidant and probiotic effects. It also demonstrates the antioxidant activity of one bioferment and provides select commercial examples

Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.

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Detecting the Protective Power of a Hair Health Multi-peptide: An Integrated Approach

This work measures the antioxidant potential of a hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, a multi-peptide derived from chickpeas, to protect hair. Advanced methods such as FTIR, DCFH-DA assays, cyclic fatigue and DSC testing are combined for a comprehensive view.

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RADICARE®-ECO: The Urban Antidote for Hair and Scalp

RADICARE®-ECO is a powerful antioxidant inspired by sophisticated protection mechanisms found in leaves and fruit husks of plants. It protects hair and scalp against deleterious urban stress and improves hair integrity, gloss, and colour brilliance.

CLA Glutathione and Sodium DNA for Reducing Hair Loss

A new ingredient blend uses, in one amphiphilic molecule, glutathione’s antioxidant activity and conjugated linoleic acid’s cell protecting functions to support the reduction/oxidation status and vitality of bulb cells. The blend has proven active in treating excessive hair loss. Some advantages over minoxidil are shown.

Prevention, Repair Key When Formulating for Pollution, Heat

Jennifer Marsh, Ph.D., research fellow, Beauty Technology Division for Procter & Gamble, offers her insights on current formulating concepts and challenges.

Scalp and shaft care: PDRN, Postbiotics and conditioning solutions

Discover PDRN, Postbiotics and biotech peptides based solutions aimed for scalp soothing, anti hair-loss, bond repair and hair conditioning.

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Extracts in Hemp Seed Oil – Multiple Benefits for Skin and Hair

Bio-Botanica has developed a new line of extracts in hemp (Cannabis Sativa) seed oil for skin and hair applications. We have extracted plant material directly into hemp seed oil to create products that combine the benefits of each botanical component synergistically with the hemp seed oil, to attain optimum efficacy.

Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil for All Hair Types

Read the Label Online: Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil for All Hair Types

Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil may just do the trick by restoring hair’s natural balance. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo

Read the Label Online: Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo

This online-only "Read the Label" reviews finished products to discuss why specific ingredients were used in the formulations. Here, Procter & Gamble's Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo is discussed.

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Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.

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Beat the Heat with Complete Thermal Protection

TRI-K Industries, Inc. has developed a naturally sourced proven ingredient to target thermal protection for hair care.

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Is ‘Anti-pollution’ Just a Ruse?

Remember "naturals?" Where did they lead us? In some cases, to benefit-infused natural products but in others, to greenwashing and chemical-free claims. Enter anti-pollution.

Patent Picks—Effervescent Surfactants, Vegetal Thickeners, Controlled Delivery and More

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to sensory attributes in hair and skin care.

Past Impressions

As the year winds down and we settle in for our long winter’s nap, or summer fun, depending on your latitude, I think it’s important to reflect on where you’ve been to know where you’re going. Happy holidays to all!

Under-eye Circles, Dryness, Dandruff and More Targeted by New Actives

Active ingredients to treat under-eye circles, body odor, skin dryness and dandruff, as well as 'green' skin care butters, are among several new offerings from Greentech.

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Understanding Aging in Hair

The study of senescence has really expanded our knowledge and understanding of what happens in general during aging. In this excerpt from an exclusive podcast, Alison Pawlus, Ph.D., explains how.

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Editor's Note: Transcendent Beauty

Anti-aging has transcended traditional wrinkle care to now rebuild and regenerate skin and restore its health. This issue presents ideas to advance such concepts; from bio-optimized collagen and exosomes, to derm-grade propolis, a hair peptide and more.