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12 Beauty and Health Uses for CBD: Amway Reviews the Evidence
A review by Amway researchers published in
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
explores tangible evidence in the literature relevant to CBD's potential topical beauty and health benefits in 12 application areas.
Nutricosmetics
[updated] Monteloeder Finds Zeropollution Supplement Protects Skin Against Pollution
Monteloeder published a clinical study that demonstrated how its Zeropollution supplement works within the body to reduce the negative effects of pollution on skin health.
Literature/Data
Skin Whitening and Hyperpigmentation: Literature Review
The skin lightening market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.24% from 2020 to 2027. Here, we've surveyed recent research in the literature that could support product developers to help make this happen.
Actives
Western University Scientists Uncover Protein with Next-level DNA Damage Repair Potential
The protein could be introduced into any organism to increase its cellular DNA repair efficiency. Mindy Goldstein, Ph.D., weighs in: "This is the first direct proof of a DNA repair enzyme from [D. radiodurans] that works through a unique mechanism."
Literature/Data
Molecular Biology in Future Skin and Hair Care
Techniques developed in the field of molecular biology are currently being used to screen cosmeceutical ingredients for skin and hair care applications. New findings are published on a daily basis, providing insight with respect to future innovations for skin and hair health and appearance. Several relevant developments are reviewed here.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Indian Gooseberry, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cosmetic Stick and Peptides for Skin Care
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to anti-aging and moisturizing skin care compositions and benefits.
Companies
Top Green Preservatives Awarded
Forty-eight innovators participated in the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council's green preservative challenge, but only seven came out on top.
Natural/Sustainable
From Skin Awakenings to a Blue Future: Lipotec Innovations Debut
Launches included a skin-awakening peptide, "mythic" tree extracts and a vegan stevia extract with retinoid activity, among others.
Literature/Data
EGCG and Jamblang SPF, DHA Safety and More: Sun Care Literature Review
Eventually, we will all emerge from our coronavirus quarantines to feel the wind in our hair and sun on our faces. This brief review considers sun care-related research to ensure that once we venture out, we're protected from solar insults, among others.
Literature/Data
Topical Delivery of Skin Care Ingredients
Incorporating performance ingredients in a formula does not guarantee they will penetrate the skin and deliver the claimed benefits. This review presents topical delivery approaches introduced in the past five years to improve the efficacy of benefit ingredients for skin care. Examples include molecular, carrier and Trojan horse delivery. Non-conventional delivery systems also are described.
Literature/Data
Hyaluronic Acid Intensified: Cross-linking Improves Stability, Functionality
To enhance the functionality and stability of topical high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), derivatives were developed using divinyl sulfone as a cross-linker. The cross-linked HA gels formed were assessed as described here in terms of water-binding capacity, delivery of actives and stability against heat, free radicals, other chemicals and pH changes, and compared with non-cross-linked native HA.
Literature/Data
Raw Material and Vehicle Patents
Raw material and vehicle patents lead to some of the world's most innovative personal care products. The following is a snapshot of some recent patents.
Actives
Formulating on Trend: No-foam Facial Cleanser
No-foam cleansers are a great alternative to anionic surfactant-containing formulas that may affect the integrity of the skin barrier, especially in users with psoriasis, eczema, dry and/or sensitive skin.
Literature/Data
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.
Skin Care
Supplier Roundtable: Approaches to Moisturizers
The global facial moisturizer market is on the rise. Here, experts from the industry were challenged to provide solutions to formulate moisturizers.
Consumers/Market
Breaking Down Under-eye Baggage: The Need for Novel Delivery
The under-eye area is delicate, with thin skin prone to dark circles, swelling and wrinkles. Novel delivery techniques that take this region’s physiology into account can help to facilitate under-eye skin health.
Literature/Data
Comparatively Speaking: Pathways to Rancidity (and How to Avoid Them)
Rancidification is a type of oxidative degradation that occurs more commonly in oils, including hydrocarbons and other organics. Here, Tony O'Lenick explores this process and provides solutions to prevent it.
Literature/Data
Firing Up the Cannabinoid Cosmetics Debate at SCC Annual
Cannabinoids have fired up great interest (and to some extent, alarm) from the cosmetics industry, both for their broad potential but also their regulatory status. During the recent SCC Annual Meeting, a few presenters shared what the science says about these potent actives.
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