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Restore and Renew:
Inula Helenium
Powers Up Skin’s Anti-pollution Defenses
An
Inula helenium
extract was tested as described here for its ability to reinforce skin’s defenses and impart hydration and radiance. The skin is constantly challenged by environmental pollutants that accelerate skin aging.
Methods/Tools
Quality Culture Part IV: Filling and Testing
This fourth and final installment in our four-part series provides real-life scenarios of microbial contamination that occurred during cosmetic product manufacturing—and the countermeasures taken.
Method/Process
Researchers Engineer Hydrogel-based Skin Substitute Complete with Rete Ridges
According to the authors, this work provides a simple and powerful way to mimic the structures of human skin and can contribute to skin tissue engineering and wound healing research.
Literature/Data
Collagen and Keratin Composites Improve Cellular Affinity
Keratin nanoparticles and their effects on fibrillogenesis in type I collagen were explored in a recent study published in the
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
Literature/Data
Sytheon and Symbionyx Transform DMF to IDMF for Psoriasis Care
Sytheon and Symbionyx expanded research into isosorbide esters and uncovered isosorbide di-(methyl fumarate) (IDMF) as a candidate to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis.
Safety/Stability
Letter to Editor Questions Benzophenone Study; Author and Industry Expert Respond
A Letter to the Editor in
Chemical Research in Toxicology
points to flaws in a study gaining recent attention and calling for the removal of octocrylene-containing sunscreens from the market. The author responds; as does an additional industry expert, David Steinberg.
Literature/Data
Shiseido Skin Visualizer Measures 'Beauty Circulation,' Ultimune Serum Supports It
Shiseido launched its over-the-counter (OTC) Skin Visualizer device to measure consumers' internal skin circulation in a touchless manner. Products such as the Ultimune Serum are then recommended by a consultant to support this "beauty circulation."
Safety/Stability
Research Reviews Non-penetrating Sunscreen Vehicles, Looks to Jojoba
Several "carriers for the future" were highlighted, such as lipid carriers, cyclodextrin derivatives, encapsulation approaches and non-penetrating sunscreens incorporating UV filters and jojoba oil conjugates.
Literature/Data
HCA-coated Nano Borate Glass Opens the Window to Wound Healing
Using a specialized melting pre-treatment, researchers created a nano-scale borate bioglass covered with a hydroxyapatite layer. This reduced its toxicity, increased its biocompatibility and promoted skin repair effects.
Event Coverage
[update]
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
: The Mind-Skin-Emotion Connection
Hear more about this during our panel discussion at
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
—to be held Oct. 18-21, 2021.
Hair Care
Comparatively Speaking: Traditional Fatty Acids vs. Silicone Surfactants
The ability of silicone surfactants to lower the surface tension of fatty surfactants in water will be helpful in making alterations to other properties, such as wetting, foam and rheology.
Literature/Data
[updated] TSLP Cytokine Melts Mouse Fat Away, Points to Eczema and Other Therapies
While the fat loss was shown in an animal model and does not necessarily suggest a target in humans, the work highlights the potential to adapt the immune system to address diseases such as eczema.
Literature/Data
Genetically Engineered Bacteria Produce a Rainbow of Natural Colors
While there are enormous regulatory hurdles to approving new colorants for cosmetic, food and pharma applications, this study represents progress in the search for naturally derived colors.
Actives
Berg + Schmidt x CrossChem Update AHA Data for GlyAcid
Studies by Berg & Schmidt's manufacturer, CrossChem, found its glycolic acid can act as an AHA to not only improve damaged skin, but also to enhance healthy skin—acting as an exfoliant for anti-acne and anti-aging formulas.
Literature/Data
[podcast] Bakuchiol Anti-aging: Retinol Equal, Opposite Action
Research presented by Burt's Bees during this year's AAD virtual conference reinforced previous work showing bakuchiol's anti-aging efficacy, but unexpectedly uncovered an opposite mechanism to that of retinol. Listen to this free podcast to learn more.
Skin Care
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
: Product Design to Protect, Repair and Detoxify Skin
Caution and safety drive today’s consumer choices. For skin care, this means removing pollutants and repairing and replenishing this precious barrier. Learn about strategies to meet these new skin care needs during
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
—to be held Oct. 18-21, 2021.
Companies
NanoSpun Technologies Wins P&G Ventures Virtual Challenge
The Israeli-based startup develops live active skin care products based on a bioprinting technology, which the company applied in a face mask to protect the microbiome.
Skin Care
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
: Formulating Clinical Efficacy
Both compromised and “normal” skin require extra protection in light of increased cleansing and sun exposure. Formulating clinically effective products, including biological factors and topical restoration/protection, will be addressed during this presentation at
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
—to be held Oct. 18-21, 2021.
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