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While in virgin hair, the colorant produced no effects, in bleached hair, the natural colorant produced a red-blonde color at 8%.

Red Dragon Fruit Skin Expands Natural Hair Dye Palette

Research published in Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports explored the potential of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrizhus) skin waste upcycled from food production as a natural hair dye.

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Colorescience's All Calm Regimen Neutralizes Redness and Soothes Inflammation

A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that Colorescience's All Calm Sensitive Skin Regimen was well-tolerated by sensitive skin and improved its visible and physical symptoms.

The issued US Patent US11291204B2 is titled “Preservatives for cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical compositions” and covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA in combination with a variety of medium-chain terminal diols.

Inolex Expands Alkylhydroxamic Acid Tech Patent Portfolio for Cosmetic Preservation

The patent covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA combined with medium-chain terminal diols.

The substitution of synthetic waxes with naturals has brought with it problems in terms of product stability, lipstick solidity, sweating, incompatibilities and oxidation.

Natural vs. Synthetic Lipstick Waxes Face Off in Chanel Study

The substitution of synthetic waxes with naturals brings with it problems in terms of product stability, lipstick solidity, sweating, and more. This study sought substitutes and mixtures thereof that did not impact these properties.

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Coffee Berry Extract Shows Anti-hair Loss, Anti-aging Effects

The presented work is the first report comparing the anti-hair loss and hair growth-promoting effects of caffeine, chlorogenic acid and coffee berry extract in cell-based assays.

The main focus of this research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology was to define the differences in the hair follicle lipid profiles of female black and gray/white hair follicles.

Research Identifies Age-induced Hair Graying Lipid Biomarkers

Research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology sought to define differences in the hair follicle lipid profiles of female black and gray/white hair follicles and uncovered age-induced graying biomarkers.

Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which blocks the activity of one or more of a specific family of enzymes, interfering with the pathway that leads to inflammation, thereby, treating patients with alopecia areata.

FDA Approves First Systemic Alopecia Areata Treatment

Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which blocks the activity of one or more of a specific family of enzymes, interfering with the pathway that leads to inflammation to thereby treat patients with alopecia areata.

TDF Blu Viole Sunscreen specifically protects the skin from not only sun damage but blue light as well, preventing hyperpigmentation, melasma and brown spots.

TDF Blu Voile Sunscreen Found to Protect Against Blue Light

The skin-protecting efficacy against the effects of blue light irradiation was analyzed, as well as the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of protein carbonylation in human skin explants.

There remains an unmet need for a robust and reliable method to standardize the pollution protection factor measurement of any composition for use as a tool to assess/grade cosmetics based on their efficacy.

Patent Pick: Unilever Standardizes Pollution Protection Factor for Cosmetics

Unilever discloses a method to standardize the measurement of a pollution protection factor (PPF) for cosmetic compositions in a recent European patent.

Findings demonstrate the protective role of S. hominis, a ubiquitous colonizer of human skin, against opportunistic damage and pathogens.

6 Ways Staphylococcus Hominis Protects Skin Through Quorum Sensing

Work published in mBio reveals how the skin commensal Staphylococcus hominis inhibits quorum sensing in six ways to protect against opportunistic pathogens, e.g., Staphylococcus aureus.

The approach could be used to develop eco-friendlier products for hair strengthening and setting.

Green Method Using Blue Light Strengthens, Sets Hair

A paper published in the Journal of Cleaner Production describes the clean, one-step crosslinking of keratin to strengthen and set hair using blue light and eco-friendly chemicals such as citric acid.

Further studies of climate change-induced effects on the microbiome and their influence on skin diseases are needed to anticipate future dermatologic needs.

How Global Warming Impacts the Microbiome and Skin Health

Work published in the International Journal of Dermatology describes how the effects of climate change, e.g., pollution, UV radiation, temperature and humidity, negatively impact the skin microbiome and, in turn, skin conditions.

The sensitivity of the test indicates it could be useful as a screening tool and could contribute to research on alternative skin corrosion tests.

Researchers Develop Invertebrate Alternative In vivo Skin Corrosion Test

Work published in Environmental Pollution describes an invertebrate alternative in vivo skin corrosion test that reportedly is more sensitive to acids and alkalis than traditional skin models.

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Bacteria-derived Melanin Displays Array of Cosmetic Benefits

Research published in Preprints explores the potential of melanin produced by marine bacteria for photoprotection, antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits.

In this study, a clinical trial was conducted to confirm whether a mixture of amino acids, copper and hyaluronic acid that the authors developed stimulated ECM proteins and anti-aging effects on the skin.

Amino Acid, Copper and HA Blend Shown to Stimulate Elastin, Collagen

A recent clinical trial showed that a mixture of amino acids, copper and hyaluronic acid could stimulate extracellular matrix proteins and impart anti-aging effects in the skin.

Work published in Cosmetics outlines how reducing water activity in o/w emulsions by using natural humectants can provide a formulation preservation strategy while improving the skin's barrier function.

Water Activity Strategy Boosts Microbial Stability and Barrier Function

Work published in Cosmetics outlines how reducing water activity in o/w emulsions by using natural humectants can provide a formulation preservation strategy while improving the skin's barrier function.

This study was meant to compare the photoprotection of organic sunscreens that are formulated with antioxidant combinations against VL+UVA1-induced effects. The efficacy was compared with a commercially available tinted sunscreen.

Antioxidant-rich Sunscreens Protect Against the UVA1 + Visible Range

A recent study assessed the photoprotection provided by organic sunscreens formulated with antioxidants against visible light (VL) + UVA1-induced effects.

The addition of sodium metaphosphate to Compact HA significantly increased the water content in the stratum corneum.

Shiseido Develops Shape-shifting HA to Hydrate Skin

The new technology shrinks hyaluronic acid (HA) via the addition of magnesium ions (Mg ions), to facilitate its penetration, then re-expands the HA by adding sodium metaphosphate.

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