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Both products were well-tolerated and at least 90% of participants appreciated their moisturizing properties.

Dexpanthenol Cleanser, Sun Care Maintain Tattooed Skin Barrier

A recent paper tested the tolerability, performance and user acceptability of two dexpanthenol-containing dermocosmetics for tattooed skin.

“Our products contain skin-identical lipid precursors which act as the building blocks to allow the natural process of ceramide production to occur,” said Andrew Mayes, Ph.D., senior skin research manager at Unilever R&D.

Unilever Uncovers Ceramide Secrets to Dry Skin, Microbiome Balance

“Through our research, we have not only discovered how the skin can be stimulated to maintain its own production of ceramides, but also that this production leads to a direct improvement in skin quality and hydration."

Frictional properties can affect application, finish, UV protection, etc.

Friction Dynamics Characterize Cosmetic Dispersion Function, Utility

Research published in the Journal of Oleo Science describes a sinusoidal motion friction evaluation system applied to artificial skin to evaluate cosmetic dispersions.

The analogue α-MEL-D demonstrated significant recovery effects on damaged skin cells.

Could α-MEL-D Based on Artificial Sugar be Skin's Latest Anti-aging Sweetheart?

Research published in Chemistry, a European Journal describes the synthesis of mannosylerythritol lipid (MEL)-D analogues, one of which demonstrates antibacterial and skin barrier benefits.

The model accurately predicted skin permeability and the speed of the UHPLC method could classify it as a high-throughput approach.

Test Model Developed to Predict Skin Permeability of Compounds

A test model published in the Journal of Chromatography A uses retention on octadecyl, cholesterol-bonded and immobilized artificial membrane columns to accurately predict the skin permeability of compounds.

The complex reduced the pro-inflammatory properties of AgNP and showed a positive effect on the micro- and ultra-structure of the skin model.

Graphene Oxide Boosts Silver Nanoparticle Benefits for Skin

Research published in Pharmaceutics explored the ability of graphene oxide to stabilize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for a complex to impart anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and renewal benefits to skin.

While in virgin hair, the colorant produced no effects, in bleached hair, the natural colorant produced a red-blonde color at 8%.

Red Dragon Fruit Skin Expands Natural Hair Dye Palette

Research published in Archives of The Medicine and Case Reports explored the potential of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrizhus) skin waste upcycled from food production as a natural hair dye.

The phytoestrogenic isoflavones genistein and daidzein have re-emerged in skin care as efficient and sustainable plant technologies. The author describes their benefits and future potential for photoprotective, hyaluronic acid-enhancing and other effects.

Next in Skin: Phytoestrogen Soy Isoflavones

The phytoestrogenic isoflavones genistein and daidzein have re-emerged in skin care as efficient and sustainable plant technologies. The author describes their benefits and future potential for photoprotective, hyaluronic acid-enhancing and other effects.

The present study evaluated the efficacy of polysaccharides as prebiotics for the skin microbiome. Hyaluronic acids, carboxymethyl beta-glucan, glucomannan and schizophyllan were tested and changes in Staphylococcus epidermidis and Cutibacterium acnes were measured in vitro and in vivo.

Cosmetic Polysaccharides as Prebiotics for Skin

The present study evaluated the efficacy of polysaccharides as prebiotics for the skin microbiome. Hyaluronic acids, carboxymethyl beta-glucan, glucomannan and schizophyllan were tested & changes in S. epidermidis and C. acnes were measured.

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Colorescience's All Calm Regimen Neutralizes Redness and Soothes Inflammation

A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that Colorescience's All Calm Sensitive Skin Regimen was well-tolerated by sensitive skin and improved its visible and physical symptoms.

The issued US Patent US11291204B2 is titled “Preservatives for cosmetic, toiletry and pharmaceutical compositions” and covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA in combination with a variety of medium-chain terminal diols.

Inolex Expands Alkylhydroxamic Acid Tech Patent Portfolio for Cosmetic Preservation

The patent covers preservation compositions having a C6, C8, C10 or C12 alkylhydroxamic acid including CHA combined with medium-chain terminal diols.

The substitution of synthetic waxes with naturals has brought with it problems in terms of product stability, lipstick solidity, sweating, incompatibilities and oxidation.

Natural vs. Synthetic Lipstick Waxes Face Off in Chanel Study

The substitution of synthetic waxes with naturals brings with it problems in terms of product stability, lipstick solidity, sweating, and more. This study sought substitutes and mixtures thereof that did not impact these properties.

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Coffee Berry Extract Shows Anti-hair Loss, Anti-aging Effects

The presented work is the first report comparing the anti-hair loss and hair growth-promoting effects of caffeine, chlorogenic acid and coffee berry extract in cell-based assays.

The main focus of this research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology was to define the differences in the hair follicle lipid profiles of female black and gray/white hair follicles.

Research Identifies Age-induced Hair Graying Lipid Biomarkers

Research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology sought to define differences in the hair follicle lipid profiles of female black and gray/white hair follicles and uncovered age-induced graying biomarkers.

Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which blocks the activity of one or more of a specific family of enzymes, interfering with the pathway that leads to inflammation, thereby, treating patients with alopecia areata.

FDA Approves First Systemic Alopecia Areata Treatment

Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which blocks the activity of one or more of a specific family of enzymes, interfering with the pathway that leads to inflammation to thereby treat patients with alopecia areata.

TDF Blu Viole Sunscreen specifically protects the skin from not only sun damage but blue light as well, preventing hyperpigmentation, melasma and brown spots.

TDF Blu Voile Sunscreen Found to Protect Against Blue Light

The skin-protecting efficacy against the effects of blue light irradiation was analyzed, as well as the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of protein carbonylation in human skin explants.

There remains an unmet need for a robust and reliable method to standardize the pollution protection factor measurement of any composition for use as a tool to assess/grade cosmetics based on their efficacy.

Patent Pick: Unilever Standardizes Pollution Protection Factor for Cosmetics

Unilever discloses a method to standardize the measurement of a pollution protection factor (PPF) for cosmetic compositions in a recent European patent.

Findings demonstrate the protective role of S. hominis, a ubiquitous colonizer of human skin, against opportunistic damage and pathogens.

6 Ways Staphylococcus Hominis Protects Skin Through Quorum Sensing

Work published in mBio reveals how the skin commensal Staphylococcus hominis inhibits quorum sensing in six ways to protect against opportunistic pathogens, e.g., Staphylococcus aureus.