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The pore is the new wrinkle: a novel expertise against visible pores!

Our recent discovery about the importance of the pore sheath resulted in the design of Adenosilane. This biofunctional silicium combined with adenosine restructures the sheath, prevents pore dilation and reduces wrinkles.

Combining retinol and CBD could decrease the irritating effects of retinol and allow the potent ingredient to be used at higher concentrations.

CBD & Retinol’s Powerful Combination Potential

Combining retinol and CBD could decrease the irritating effects of retinol and allow the potent ingredient to be used at higher concentrations, per an article from Well and Good.

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Ethosome Gel Affirmed for Esthetics, Stability and Anti-aging Neem Delivery

Research published in the International Journal of Drug Discovery & Herbal Research characterized the properties of an ethosome gel incorporating the herb Azadirachta indica (neem), which is known for its anti-aging properties.

JD Lusteris was found in clinical trials to reduce sebum and restore skin balance for acneic skin.

Jojoba Desert’s JD Lusteris Proven to Provide Acne Control

JD Lusteris was found in clinical trials to reduce sebum and restore skin balance for acneic skin.

DefenAge Skincare has patented its defensin-molecules to topically reduce skin discoloration and address hair loss.

DefenAge Granted 2 Patents for Melasma and Hair Growth

DefenAge Skincare has patented its defensin-molecules to topically reduce skin discoloration and address hair loss.

Pour Moi Skincare has added its third U.S. patent of climate-specific skin care solutions to its IP portfolio.

Pour Moi Skincare Patents Climate-Smart Moisturizers

Pour Moi Skincare has added its third U.S. patent of climate-specific skin care solutions to its IP portfolio.

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Study Reveals Critical Thickener Concentration in Emulsions

Work published in Chemical Engineering Science used a multiscale approach to study the dynamics of emulsions at various scales. Results identified a critical thickener concentration at which little variation was observed regardless of scale.

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Chitosan Confers Antibacterial, Antioxidant Synergies in Cosmetics

Research published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Industrial Academia and Technology demonstrates the antioxidant and antibacterial synergies of chitosan at different concentrations with other cosmetic ingredients.

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In vitro Model Confirms Ceramides Repair Disrupted Skin Barrier

Research published in AAPS PharmSciTech demonstrates in vitro the skin repair efficacy of ceramide-based formulations. In relation, in an upcoming webcast, Evonik will decode ceramides for next-gen barrier protection. Register now; it's free.

If getting your daily dose of kombucha through a drink is a little more than some of your clients care to bear, consider adding this ingredient to one of your treatments, as many have done across the country.

Inside Ingredients: Kombucha

If getting your daily dose of kombucha through a drink is a little more than some consumers care to bear, consider adding this ingredient to one of your formulations, as many have done across the country.

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30% Salicylic Acid Chemical Peels Reduce Sebum Production

Chemical peels using 30% salicylic acid proved effective for acne, showing a cumulative effect on sebum production.

Female participants rated photos of males with high-functioning natural killer cells, which defend against viral infections and cancer, as more attractive.

How Natural Killer and White Blood Cells Correlate with Attractiveness

Perceived attractiveness correlates with levels of immunity and health entities in the skin, including natural killer cells, white blood cells and more, a study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences reveals.

Wine-making by-products in particular grape pomaces have been of great interest to the cosmetic industry due to phenolic compounds. Applications with wine by-products were analyzed to study effectiveness and stability.

Researchers Valorize the Utility of Wine Byproducts for Cosmetics

Wine-making byproducts such as grape pomace, which are rich in phenolic compounds, have drawn interest from the cosmetics industry. A paper published in Cosmetics reviews the literature to validate their utility in cosmetics.

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Tranexamic Acid Enhances Efficacy of Fluocinolone for Melasma

When comparing combination treatment of oral tranexamic acid with fluocinolone-based TCC to fluocinolone-based TCC alone for the treatment of melasma, combination therapy provided superior results.

This article explores the long history of micellar waters, their claims and functions, ingredients and commercial examples. It also attempts to dene what they are, in order to understand their recent market relevance.

Resurgent Skin Care: Micellar Water History, Claims, Functions, Ingredients and Market Relevance

This article explores the long history of micellar waters, their claims and functions, ingredients and commercial examples. It also attempts to define what they are, in order to understand their recent market relevance.

The tolerability and combined anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make cannabinoids compelling ingredients to provide multiple mechanisms against extrinsic aging factors.

Cannabinoids, CBG Defy Oxidative, Inflammatory Effects in Skin

Wellness company and cannabinoid supplier Cellular Goods has published a white paper finding cannabinoids and CBG provide anti-aging efficacy and can outshine vitamin C and retinoids in terms of safety.

B244 is a patented topical formulation, designed to repopulate the skin microbiome with beneficial bacteria frequently stripped away by most soaps.

AOBiome's Topical B244 Yields Pivotal Phase 2b Results for Pruritus, Eczema

"The efficacy observed after only 4 weeks is exciting; ... an effective non-steroidal, non-injectable therapy without black box warnings or laboratory monitoring is pretty much the holy grail..."

This review explores select literature focused on Black skin and hair, including: Pseudofolliculitis barbae, topical retinoids, atopic dermatitis (AD), pruritus and more.

Retinoids, Folliculitis, Sun Exposure and More: Black Skin and Hair Research

Recognizing Black History Month (February) in the U.S., this brief review explores select literature focused on Black skin and hair; from sun protection and topical retinoids, to hormone activity of Black hair care, skin brightening and more.