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Shadowing Plants: Phytochemicals for Sustainable Sun Protection, A Commentary
Plants have evolved an array of metabolites to face photo-oxidative stress and irradiation. This article offers a commentary about how such phytoconstituents could support the development of effective, natural and sustainable sun protection.
Claims/Labeling
Is ‘Anti-pollution’ Just a Ruse?
Remember "naturals?" Where did they lead us? In some cases, to benefit-infused natural products but in others, to greenwashing and chemical-free claims. Enter anti-pollution.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Effervescent Surfactants, Vegetal Thickeners, Controlled Delivery and More
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to sensory attributes in hair and skin care.
Literature/Data
Comparatively Speaking: Genome vs. Epigenome
Reviving our highly popular "Comparatively Speaking" column, here, Tony O'Lenick asks Howard Epstein, Ph.D.: "What's the difference between the genome and the epigenome?" Read on to learn more.
Literature/Data
Understanding Aging in Hair
The study of senescence has really expanded our knowledge and understanding of what happens in general during aging. In this excerpt from an exclusive podcast, Alison Pawlus, Ph.D., explains how.
Method/Process
[podcast] Senescence to Understand Aging in Hair
Aging is a common denominator across not just cultures but substrates. Here, Alison Pawlus, Ph.D., of Aveda, describes a test based on cell senescence to measure the effects of aging in hair and identify ways to mitigate them. Listen now!
Literature/Data
New Study Investigates Potential for Sea Lettuce as Natural Anti-Aging Ingredient
High levels of phenolics and flavonoids contributed to anti-melanogenesis activity and collagen biosynthesis.
Tech Transfer
Personalized Cosmetics: Has the Time Come?*
Personalized medicine, aided by advances including pharmacogenomics, is ready for mainstream clinical adoption. These authors suspect such techniques could be applicable for personalized cosmetics, complete with tolerance and efficacy considerations. Click through to the digital magazine to read more.
Efficacy
Tomatoes Linked to Decreased Skin Cancer Risk
Tomatoes may be the future of skin cancer prevention, according to new research in
Scientific Reports
. A study found that the carotenoids in tomatoes have the potential to protect against UV light.
Literature/Data
Sytheon Publishes on Synastol TC’s Dermal Expression Responses
The results of Sytheon findings on the dermal expression responses of its Synastol TC ingredient have been published in the
European Journal of Dermatology
.
Literature/Data
Beiersdorf Refutes Reports that Artificial Blue Light Causes Skin Damage
Beiersdorf has released a statement refuting reports that artificial blue light, e.g., from smartphones, laptops and tablets, causes skin damage.
Event Coverage
'The Cosmetic Victories' Highlights Beauty Innovation Finalists and Winners, Celebrates 10 Years
Marking 10 years, The Cosmetic Victories this year spotlighted projects in AI, natural ingredients and skin science, showcasing innovation shaping the future of responsible cosmetics. Winners were announced in May 2025 — read on to see who made the cut.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Nude-toned UV Absorption; On-demand Protection; Tight Junction Function; and After-sun Repair
Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features the latest inventions related to sun protection and after-sun repair.
Literature/Data
Sourcing and Using Maca and Suma Roots
In recent years, interest in sourcing plant roots as active ingredients for cosmetic use has grown tremendously. Roots such as maca and suma are rich in secondary metabolites and, as described here, can have specific actions on skin to increase its vitality and response to environmental stresses.
Literature/Data
Partnership Studies Mitochondria to Assess Screen Light Effects on Skin
For those taking in the spirit of Halloween last week, there is an all-too familiar horror to behold … skin damage caused by light from electronic devices. Gattefossé has recognized this skin terror and is teaming up with CYTOO to examine it more closely; via cellular mitochondria.
Balancing/Soothing
Allantoin's Anti-Irritant Skin Care Benefits
Allantoin is used in a variety of products, including cleansers, lotions, masks and serums, for its hydrating and soothing abilities, per an article from Medical News Today.
Literature/Data
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.
Actives
Study Reveals Epigenetics are Behind Vitamin C's Skin Thickening Benefits
The study reveals how vitamin C can counteract age-related skin thinning by activating genes essential for skin cell growth and development.
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