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Hair Damage and Repair Literature: Sweet Potato Sochu and Red Clover
Hair thinning and loss; nourishing and bonding treatments; and scalp, curl and color care are among today's top concerns and trends in hair care. As such, we offer the following brief literature review with a look at recent research related to hair repair and damage.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Flavonoids, Genkwanin and Sakuranetin, Heat Shock Proteins and More
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to anti-aging skin care technologies.
Skin Care
Anti-pollution Skin Care: It's Real
'No kidding it's real,' you're probably thinking. Like naturals, though, at first it felt more like a passing fad. Now we know better, thanks to new research, some of which was presented in London earlier this year.
Methods/Tools
IFSCC 2014 Explores Social, Psychological and Sensorial Aspects of Beauty
As one might expect from an event centered around beauty and staged in Paris, the 28th Congress of the International Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) was nothing less than fabulous. However, the glamour and fanfare was deeply rooted in science.
Methods/Tools
Sticking it to Hair Damage: Delivery Duo Protects and Repairs Inside and Out
To adequately protect hair from damage, an efficient solution should offer not only high coverage externally, but also penetrate hair to impart reparative effects internally. The present study explores the ability of a dual technology to provide these benefits, as demonstrated via analytical techniques.
Literature/Data
The arNOX Enzyme: Implications for Intrinsic Aging
This article describes a membrane-bound enzyme found in skin whose activity increases as biological age increases. The enzyme, located on the external surface of fibroblasts and keratinocytes, generates free radicals. The present work identifies the biological mechanism of the enzyme and its relationship to the appearance of aging in skin.
Literature/Data
Prometheus’ Fire: The Rise of Biotech in Beauty
This article describes the complexities of skin aging, including the role of sirtuins and effects of niacinamide. It also explores how next-gen biotech, such as plant stem cells, archaeosomes and bacteriophages, are the path forward to democratize beauty.
Literature/Data
Grandma was Right – We Need Beauty Sleep: How the Industry is Embracing Mind-Body-Wellness Connections
This article explores connections between beauty, sleep and wellness, and how the industry has embraced key principles to shape this landscape. Helping us unravel it all are Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., and Chloe Green-Vamos, both of The Estée Lauder Cos.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Water Resistance, Vitamin D, Lactone for Stabilization and More
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to sun care and photoprotective technologies.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Hair Relaxer;
Acmella Oleracea
,
Ficus Benghalensis
; Non-allergic Propolis, Paper Mulberry and More Natural Actives
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of
Cosmetics & Toiletries
magazine, features patents related to natural actives.
Methods/Tools
Attacking Acne: OTC Topical Treatments
Most of the world's population has, at some point, been affected by acne. This, along with the recent "maskne" phenomenon, has heightened demand for OTC acne care. The present feature reviews the formation of acne and various topical treatments to mitigate it; such as salicylic acid, sulfur and benzoyl peroxide.
Sun Care
Photostability Leads the Way: Formulating Safer Sunscreens
The need to prevent skin from UV damage is well-understood but the most effective way to achieve this is not. Here, a novel photostabilizer is presented in a test pump sunscreen spray formula as part of a total photoprotection strategy.
Literature/Data
Halting Premature Sking Aging by Improving Emotional Resilience: An Innovative
Lactobacillus
Extract as a Neuro-cosmetic Ingredient
This article introduces an innovative
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
postbiotic as a neuro-cosmetic ingredient designed to counter stress-related premature skin aging by improving emotional resilience and overall well-being.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Exopolysaccharide, Placental Alkaline Phosphatase, Berry and More for Aging Skin
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to treating aging skin.
Efficacy
The Dirty Truth About Pollution-induced Skin Aging: The AhR Pathway Tells All
Studies have shown that exposure to airborne, traffic-related particulate matter (PM) is associated with increased signs of extrinsic skin aging.1-3 Using model particles as surrogates, these researchers developed an in vitro model to evaluate premature aging induced via the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway. They found a new AhR antagonist could inhibit the up-regulation of genes indicative for premature aging.
Literature/Data
Soaking up the Self-Tan: The Pros and Cons of DHA and Self-tanners
Many people utilize non-UV tanning methods to meet fashion demands without exposing themselves to UV radiation. This article reviews the health benefits and possible drawbacks of dihydroxyacetone, the main active ingredient in self-tanning products.
Event Coverage
6 New Trends in Cosmetic Technology
The topics described during in this conference session were but a sampling of innovation scattered throughout the in-cosmetics Global show floor. But their overall tone seemed to accurately reflect a larger future direction of the industry.
Literature/Data
Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings
Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.
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