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Blood Bacteria Yields Powerful Anti-aging Compounds

Scientists uncovered three potent anti-aging molecules produced by a blood-resident bacterium, Paracoccus sanguinis. These compounds reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and collagen damage in skin cells —revealing a novel path to younger-looking skin.

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[updated] How Fragrance and Body Lotion Disarm OH Radicals Caused by the Human Oxidation Field

A new study in Science Advances examines how the natural human oxidation field can affect chemical exposures indoors – and how fragrances and personal care products such as body lotions alter these dynamics.

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Gattefossé and Ambiotis Uncover Altered Pro-resolving Lipids in Aged Skin, Aim for Integrative Solution

"Encouraging the increased synthesis of these lipids is tantamount to reinforcing the skin's own beneficial mechanisms, helping to prevent aging and preserve the skin's vitality."

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'Breakthrough' Bacteria Boost: L'Oréal Files Patent on Crystallized Live Probiotic Anti-aging Skin Care Formula

International beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical skin care formulation containing a crystallized live probiotic to reverse signs of skin aging via microbiome modulation – an exciting and notable advancement in skin care, experts say.

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Hormonal Hope for Hair Graying, Skin Aging

Newer (neuro)endocrine mediators such as melatonin, oxytocin, melanocortin peptides or endocannabinoids may further enrich the endocrine toolbox for interventions against skin and hair aging.

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Researchers Uncover 'Protector Protein' to Revive Hair Growth

A team of researchers from Australia, Singapore and China have discovered that hair follicle stem cells crucial for hair regrowth and repair require a powerful "protector protein" to function successfully: MCL-1.

There is a cultural/quasi-political dimension to some beauty ingredient trends; beef tallow and seed oils are just the latest.

Seed Oils Join Beef Tallow in the Beauty Ingredient Culture Wars

Participating brands include Saturée, a skin care brand "made without PUFA-rich [polyunsaturated fatty acid] seed oils, with only stable saturated fats, and pro-metabolic active ingredients."

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The Flip Sides of Hand Skin Aging: How Dorsal Differences Present a Novel Market Opportunity

This article describes the distinct characteristics of dorsal and palmar hand skin, including how each ages differently, posing a market opportunity. In addition, it proposes five beneficial ingredients for hand care formulas.

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Researchers Highlight the Need to Explore How Laser Treatments Impact the Skin Microbiome

While the skin's regeneration processes often restore microbial balance post-treatment, microbiome-conscious treatment protocols are necessary. "Understanding how different laser modalities interact with the skin microbiome is crucial," the authors note.

Aesthetic practices and physicians have begun offering treatments that focus on wellness and vitality that refelect aesthetically.

Vitality Meets Aesthetics: How Hormone and Stem Cell Therapies Are Influencing Regenerative Aging and Beauty Treatments

Aesthetic practices and physicians have begun offering treatments that focus on wellness and vitality—addressing health concerns at their core, intrinsically, while enhancing external appearance—working from the inside-out.

After 14 days of twice daily application of a formulation comprising 1% Oxygeskin to the thighs, skin oxygenation was boosted by 4.5%.

Silab Unveils New Data on Oxygeskin’s Efficacy for Skin Oxygenation and Radiance

After 14 days of twice daily application of a formulation comprising 1% Oxygeskin to the thighs, skin oxygenation was boosted by 4.5%.

The company reported a rapid lifting effect (within 15 minutes) on crow's feet from a single application of a gel product formulated with 0.32% Liftilience.

Silab Reveals New Efficacy Data for Liftilience: Lifting, Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance-Boosting Effects

After 21 days of twice-daily application, Liftilience reportedly smooths forehead wrinkles (-11%) and boosts radiance (reflection up 14%, pink color up 17% and olive color down 14%). Perceived eye fatigue also reportedly declined 17%.

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Beauty Beyond Wrinkles: Uncovering 16 Biological Hallmarks of Aging

In this interview, renowned skin science expert, UCLA cosmetic science educator and director of PD at YG Labs, Rebecca Gadberry, shares her insights on the hallmarks of aging. This evolving framework is reshaping how the industry is approaches aging.

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Editor's Note: Transcendent Beauty

Anti-aging has transcended traditional wrinkle care to now rebuild and regenerate skin and restore its health. This issue presents ideas to advance such concepts; from bio-optimized collagen and exosomes, to derm-grade propolis, a hair peptide and more.

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Next In Skin: Exploring the Opportunity for Facial Touch in Beauty – A Discussion

This article gives an insider’s view of a discussion between experts in neuroscience and cosmetic science regarding facial touch. Key conclusions are summarized, highlighting potential avenues for innovation in this newly emerging space.

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Unlocking Exosomes to Advance Skin Health and Beauty

Exosomes are critical cell communicators whose ability to advance skin care was only recently realized. Here, Ayesha Bshero, VP of creative/product development at Beekman 1802, provides expert insights on their benefits, challenges and future potential.

Fewer trips to the medspa? Lubrizol's Argireline Amplified Peptide, when applied in combination with Botulinum toxin type-A injections like Botox, can 'keep wrinkles at bay for nearly 8 weeks longer than [the injections] alone.'

Lubrizol's Argireline Amplified Peptide Extends Botox-type Injection Results by 8 Weeks: New Study

Argireline Amplified Peptide, which is produced in accordance to green chemistry principles, has displayed "superior" in vitro activity and muscle relaxation effects compared to the company's original Argireline peptide.

Recent studies reveal that using only 1% Crodabond CSN achieves an ideal balance between effective hair repair and a natural sensory feel, making it a standout choice for hair care formulations.

Sustainable Hair Repair Made Easy: New Research on Crodabond CSN by Croda Beauty

Crodabond CSN (hydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer) has gained industry recognition for its ability to seal split ends, enhance smoothness and improve shine.