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Targeting Unsaturated Fatty Acids to Reduce Scalp Inflammation—A Proposal
Some components in sebum can cause inflammation, irritation and other issues. Thus, their selective removal would mitigate risk while leaving beneficial components in place. The present article proposes such an approach by exploring the components that pose irritation risk, considering their removal feasibility and identifying an ingredient that could hold this capability: polyglyceryl-10 laurate.
Consumers/Market
Industry Insight: Antibacterial Functionality Enters Hair Care
In this "Industry Insight," Lisa Marie Garcia (LMG), president of innovation, and Roy Joseph, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and vice president of R&D, both of Farouk Systems, discussed changes in the hair care market in light of the pandemic and their company’s antibacterial line. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.
Literature/Data
Sytheon Validates Xerotic Pruritic Skin Topical Treatment
Published results demonstrated mechanisms by which isosorbide di-(linoleate/oleate) improves skin hydration and epidermal barrier function, supporting its application for the treatment of xerotic pruritic skin.
Literature/Data
Shiseido Uncovers Macrophage Connection to Inflammaging
Shiseido researchers have uncovered a negative effect of macrophage imbalance in skin: inflammaging.
Literature/Data
Scientists Discover Origins of Eczema and Psoriasis
Research from Newcastle University, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Kings College London has uncovered the developmental origins of eczema and psoriasis, leading to new possibilities for treatment and means to research other inflammatory conditions.
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Microplastics Detected in Human Placenta: Industry Implications
A new study published in
Environmental International
has identified the presence of microplastics in human placenta. While science examines their risk, industry (including cosmetics) might expect to hasten their replacement and removal.
Nutricosmetics
Nutraceuticals Benefit Hair Wellness and Growth
A recent review published in
Nutrients
explored nutraceuticals to benefit hair wellness and growth especially in the context of endocrine therapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients.
Literature/Data
Hair Damage and Repair Literature: Sweet Potato Sochu and Red Clover
Hair thinning and loss; nourishing and bonding treatments; and scalp, curl and color care are among today's top concerns and trends in hair care. As such, we offer the following brief literature review with a look at recent research related to hair repair and damage.
Method/Process
Kao and Tsukuba Univ. Scientists Devise Technique to Visualize the Depths of Skin Wrinkling
Joint research from Kao Corp. and Tsukuba University aims to uncover the depths of structural changes in skin related to wrinkling utilizing an imaging technique that algorithmically localizes backscattered light from skin into layers.
Consumers/Market
Words from Wiechers: Getting it Right or Being Right
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the authors discuss contradictions between the universality of cosmetic science and local and ethnic preferences for beauty.
Actives
Formulating on Trend: No-foam Facial Cleanser
No-foam cleansers are a great alternative to anionic surfactant-containing formulas that may affect the integrity of the skin barrier, especially in users with psoriasis, eczema, dry and/or sensitive skin.
Literature/Data
12 Beauty and Health Uses for CBD: Amway Reviews the Evidence
A review by Amway researchers published in
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
explores tangible evidence in the literature relevant to CBD's potential topical beauty and health benefits in 12 application areas.
Literature/Data
Blue Light Ingredients and Research Intensify in Cosmetics R&D
A recent two-part review article published in the
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
defines blue light, considers its effects on skin and takes inventory of cosmetic ingredients claiming blue light protection, as well as methods to test their efficacy.
Tech Transfer
Viral Skin Defense: Phage Therapy, A Commentary
It provides their brief evolutionary history, considers their utility as antimicrobial alternatives, and posits their application in modern skin care. This article offers a commentary supporting the notion of bacteriophages, or phages, in skin care therapeutics.
Literature/Data
Foaming for Formulators: Coco-glucoside
Coco-glucoside is naturally derived from plant sugars and fatty alcohols, and has become increasingly popular as a foaming and cleansing agent in formulations due to its natural properties. In this column, the creation, composition and application of coco-glucoside are examined for proper formulating in personal care products, compared with other anionic surfactants.
Consumers/Market
Industry Insight: Self-pleasuring Linked to Glowing Skin Benefits
In a recent interview, Jamie Leventhal, founder and CEO of the sexual wellness brand clio/plusOne, described arousing results from a new clinical study, to be released this month (January 2021), connecting the effects of masturbation with skin benefits. Following is an excerpt adapted from this conversation.
Literature/Data
Vegan Gelling Agent Imparts Variable Strengths, Antimicrobial Effects
A paper published in the recent
Food Chemistry
describes a novel non-animal gelling agent based on citric acid and disodium 5-guanylate that imparts variable viscoelastic properties.
Literature/Data
Comparatively Speaking: Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting and Sterilizing
Cleaning refers to the removal of organic materials while sanitizing, disinfecting and sterilizing refer to reducing viable microbes. Tony O'Lenick asks Rich Theiner for clarification, in this "Comparatively Speaking."
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