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New Research Shows Impact of Curl Pattern on Hair Fractures

The researchers believe that the differences in fracture patterns are due to the difference in torsional stresses on the hair fiber.

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PLT Health Solutions Releases New Research on ceratiq Lipid Extract

ceratiq is available in oil and powder formats and can age used in functional foods and dietary supplements.

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Industry Insights: Q&A with Estée Lauder’s SVP of Global Clinical, Consumer Sciences on One-of-a-Kind Complexion Research

“A shade can be technically close to a person’s skin tone and still not look completely natural in every situation.”

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Combining Mild Cleansing and Lasting Hydration for Sensitive Scalp Care

Microbiome-friendly ingredients help support sensitive scalp care without compromising hair care solutions performance, and a product regimen combining rinse-off and leave-on treatments offers complementary scalp and hair benefits.

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Beyond Masking: A New Focus on Scalp Odor Prevention

Two separate in-vivo studies demonstrated that targeted antimicrobial treatments provide statistically significant and lasting reductions in scalp odor.

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Next in Skin: Touch, Skincare and Stress Regulation - Insights from Professor Francis McGlone (Part 1)

For Professor Francis McGlone, touch should not be understood simply as a physical somatosensory experience but a neurobiological input.

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AbbVie Unveils New Clinical and Real-World Dermatology Data at EADV 2026

AbbVie reveals 60 groundbreaking dermatology studies reshaping immune-mediated skin disease treatment strategies.

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New Study Shows Impact of Climate Change on Skin Health Worldwide

“We need to start treating skin health as part of climate-health preparedness,” study author Dr. Esther Freeman said.

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Peptides and Their Potential Within Longevity Skincare

Strategic combinations of peptides can influence multiple anti-aging pathways simultaneously, offering a multifunctional solution for well-aging.

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Faster, Better Healing: Galactomannans from Ceratonia siliqua as a Novel Solution for Wounded Skin

Tested on a wounded, vascularized and immunocompetent 3D skin model, galactomannans from Ceratonia siliqua act on the four biological events of the skin healing proliferation phase.

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Unlocking Nature: The Secrets of Effective Botanical Extracts

To identify high-performing extracts, it is essential to deeply analyze the phytochemical composition of botanicals and correlate these specific chemical profiles with their functional benefits in hair care.

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Estée Lauder Companies, University of Leeds Partner to Advance Complexion Shade Matching Tech

Company and university officials hope this research will help improve how complexion products and evaluated and developed for consumers.

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L’Oréal Groupe, NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity Announce Multi-Year Research Partnership

The partnership will combine L’Oréal’s expertise in skin and hair science with NUS Medicine’s leadership in geoscience and healthy longevity medicine.

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Second Peer-Reviewed Study Published on Skinome’s Water-Free Retinal

“We formulate retinal differently because retinal is difficult,” said Ulf Åkerström, vice president and chief innovation officer at Skinome.

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Scientists Patent Technology for Encapsulating Probiotics in Cosmetics

The encapsulation technology was granted patent protection by the Polish Patent Office with five more patents in progress.

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Brewing Up Biotech: Tea Catechins and Their Anti-Aging Impact

Tea catechins are gaining recognition in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for their potential to mitigate photoaging, support skin homeostasis, and reduce hair loss.

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Spotlight on Pet Grooming: An Integrated Approach Towards Pet-Centric Products

Effective pet-centric product design requires an integrated approach that combines veterinary dermatology with "flow, friction, and foam" sciences.

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The Intercellular Matrix and Skin Nutrient Optimization