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Lotions, facial masks, sunscreens and scrubs are reported as the fastest-growing segments for cosmetic preservatives.

Phenols to Lead the Cosmetic Preservatives Charge Through 2027

Phenol derivatives are expected to grow with the highest CAGR, due in part to their gentle, non-irritating nature and the fact that they do not emit formaldehyde.

Solvaderm launches The Blackstone Collection, a line of skin care products designed for men. The launch aligns with a projected CAGR of 6.2% for the market from 2019-2027.

Solvaderm Launches Men's Line: The Blackstone Collection

Solvaderm launches The Blackstone Collection, a line of skin care products designed for men. The company's focus on male skin care aligns with projected growth for this market, estimated at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2019 through 2027.

Future-Proof is a leave-on, overnight treatment cream.

Curology Debuts Future-Proof to Address Early Signs of Aging

The personalized prescription product that helps defend against and treat the earliest signs of aging while promoting glowing skin.

The collection is enriched with antioxidant complexes to help fight the damaging effects of free radicals.

Eucerin Enters Face Care Category With Immersive Hydration Collection

The collection is said to intensively hydrate skin and visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Skinfix has just launched its newest product, the Barrier+ Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Baume ($69), now available at Sephora.

Skinfix's Retinol Alternative Barrier+ Exo + Ectoin Intensive Repair Baume Joins Beauty's Exosome Revolution

This needle-free, retinol-free treatment is inspired by in-office healing balms used by dermatologists.

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Microphyt Debuts Zenitium Active to Relax the Mind, Improve Sleep and Delay Facial Wrinkles

According to the company, skin muscle relaxation is a crucial first step in initiating the body’s natural sleep process, enhancing sleep quality, reducing stress and delaying the appearance of permanent wrinkles.

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Beiersdorf, Vincere Biosciences Team Up to Target Mitophagy for Next-Gen Skin Care

Beiersdorf has partnered with Vincere Biosciences to co-develop innovative skin care rooted in mitophagy science. Combining Q10 expertise with USP30 research, the collaboration targets cellular renewal to combat skin aging.

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Deinde Advances Biotech Portfolio with Novel DHK Ingredient in Recovery Gel

Deinde introduces biotech-derived dihydrokaempferol (DHK), the brand's second novel biotech ingredient following its patented naringenin launch. The prickly pear cactus-derived active is featured in the brand's new Instant-Calming Recovery Gel.

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Dark Chocolate's Secret Weapon: Theobromine May Slow Aging, Study Finds

Serum theobromine levels were significantly associated with biological markers in favor of reduced epigenetic age acceleration.

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Energizing Cells for More Youthful Skin

Procter & Gamble (P&G) researchers, including Mary Begovic Johnson, principal scientist, may have come closer to finding the "fountain of youth" in cellular bioenergetics. As she explains, the role of this discipline in skin’s appearance has been identified, along with ingredients that can restore energy to cells.

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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.

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates: A Potent New Anti-Inflammatory

Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, the two main complexes in a novel derivative of vitamin E, provide enhanced stability and greater efficacy as an anti-inflammatory, as demonstrated in results reported here.

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!

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Read the Label Online: Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream

Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream is an ultra-hydrating and nourishing treatment designed to calm and relieve irritation. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims and functionality.

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Read the Label Online: Bliss Triple Oxygen Ex-'glow'-sion! Vitabead-Infused Moisture Cream

TheTriple Oxygen Ex-‘glow”-sion! Vitabead-Infused Moisture Cream contains oxygen and microalgae for an instant burst of youthful radiance. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.

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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Comparatively Speaking: Genome vs. Epigenome

Reviving our highly popular "Comparatively Speaking" column, here, Tony O'Lenick asks Howard Epstein, Ph.D.: "What's the difference between the genome and the epigenome?" Read on to learn more.