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The Cosmetic Victories is an international competition for research and innovation with the objective of detecting and developing talents, supporting their projects, and encouraging research and science in the field of fragrance and cosmetics.

Cosmetic Valley to Announce 2021 Cosmetic Victories Winners

Cosmetic Valley will announce its Cosmetic Victories winners on March 30, 2021. The academic prize and industry prize will be awarded out of six finalists.

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Patent Pick: L'Oréal's Voice-activated Skin Care Device

A recent patent from L'Oréal describes a voice-activated motorized skin treatment device.

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Comparatively Speaking: O/W, W/O, Micro, Pickering and Suspo Emulsions

In this installment of his "Comparatively Speaking" series, industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares emulsion types for the benefit of novice formulators.

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Combinatorial Skin Care: Heredity, Experience and Enhanced Product Customization

Current approaches to skin care customization focus on the individual’s skin type with little attention to the impact of their heritage. Described here is a diagnostic tool combining intrinsic, i.e., population-driven research in the literature, with extrinsic factors collected through self-assessment.

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Comparatively Speaking: Sun Care vs. Daily Proactive Skin Care

"The difference, in one sentence, is that sun care is only part of skin care. To be complete, skin care requires a need for daily proactive total skin care regimen."

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Could Protein Folding Reshape Anti-aging Cosmetics?

"It is probable that helping the chaperone [proteins] and the unfolded protein response pathway in aged cells...turns out to be beneficial to the cell and subsequently to the skin....Further research would shed more light on this new approach."

The February Midwest SCC webinar discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix revealed its Acer Rubrum Extract, an upcycled emulsifier for skin care and more.

Midwest SCC: Upcycling in Personal Care and Red Maple Emulsifier

The February 2021 Midwest SCC virtual meeting discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix highlighted the company's Acer rubrum extract, an upcycled emulsifier.

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Shiseido Uncovers Root Cause of Wrinkles and 'Pre-wrinkles'

Shiseido's 3D imaging technology has uncovered the root cause of wrinkles and "pre-wrinkles": an elasticity gap between the stratum corneum and dermis.

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Patent Pick: P&G's Printable Cosmetic Ink

Cosmetics that are "printed" or deposited by a device onto skin are rising in popularity. How might their formulas vary from traditional products? This look at a recent P&G patent provides insight.

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Theobroma Cacao for Skin Care Emulgels, Microemulsions

Research to be published in an upcoming Industrial Crops and Products explores the use of cocoa bean glycolic extract in microemulsions and emulgels in skin care.

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Automating Cocoa Shell Pectin Hydrolysis and Filtration

A paper published in the book series Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies describes a method to automate the hydrolysis and filtration of cocoa shells to produce cosmetically relevant pectin.

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[video] Burt’s Bees Gives Lip Balm a Turmeric Twist

In a recent interview with Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs at Burt’s Bees, we learned how and why the company incorporated turmeric in a recent lip balm launch.

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Adipose-derived Exosomes Improve Wound Healing

A recent review published in Cell Proliferation examines the wound-healing efficacy of exosomes derived from adipose-derived stem cells.

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400% Surge in Hair Loss Found in Minority Communities Post-quarantine

Board-certified dermatologists treating patients in Brooklyn and Manhattan recently reported a 400% increase in cases of telogen effluvium in predominantly minority, low-income communities after the COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandate.

The State of Human Touch © NIVEA || Photo by Oliver Lassen After extensive studies before and during the pandemic, Nivea found consumers were lacking and needing touch. In response, the company launched Care for Human Touch to bring awareness of skin-touch health benefits through global projects.

Nivea's 'Care for Human Touch' Responds to Isolation, Promotes Skin Touch Benefits

After extensive studies before and during the pandemic, Nivea found consumers were lacking and needing touch. In response, the brand launched Care for Human Touch to bring awareness for skin touch health benefits through global projects.

Credo and ChemFORWARD have agreed to codesign a database for formulators, brands and others on chemical hazards and safe alternatives for ingredients and packaging.

Credo and ChemFORWARD Codesign a Database for Chemical Hazards

Credo and ChemFORWARD have agreed to codesign a database for formulators, brands and others of chemical hazards and safe alternatives for ingredients and packaging.

Inolex was granted a patent for preservation technology of caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA) and select diols for cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceuticals.

INOLEX Patents Caprylhydroxamic Acid for Safe, Sustainable Preservation

INOLEX has been issued a patent for the use of caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA) and select diols as sustainable alternative preservation systems in cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceuticals.

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Scalp Care 101: Biology, Conditions and Formulating Answers

The scalp is a unique part of the body that is both an extension of the face and often a concentrated area for hair growth. This article serves as a primer on scalp biology, potential scalp skin conditions and formulating strategies to maintain scalp health.