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New Findings Regarding Mechanism of Contact Nickel Allergy

Recent work published in Nature Immunology shows new findings regarding contact nickel allergy. Research from the University Hospital Mannheim and University of Heidelberg, in Germany, suggests the human Toll-like receptor 4 is crucial in the development of this skin reaction.

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Tox Testing at the Speed of Light (Really)

Until now, testing chemicals for their toxicity has relied on reporter genes, which can take 24 hr to deliver results. A new approach from North Carolina State University, however, uses a modified protein that emits light when binding occurs—effectively signaling its safety.

Where Fragrance and Fashion Collide

Collaboration occurs everywhere in personal care--amongst cosmetic companies, between cosmetic and peripheral industries, now outside industries are venturing together into the cosmetic realm.

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Study Supports Photo-protective Ability of High Flavanol Chocolate

Researchers from the London University of the Arts and the European Dermatology London have reported that the consumption of dark chocolate rich in flavanols can protect skin from UV light.

These capsulation technologies can control fragrance release and enable the scale-up of profragrance fabrication.

Study Shows Promise of Longer Lasting Fragranced Products

These capsulation technologies can control fragrance release and enable the scale-up of profragrance fabrication.

Pre and Post Surgery Cosmetic Treatment

Skin care line Previous, which is set to launch in October, is designed to delay the need for plastic surgery.

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Industry Insight: Bugs and Beauty Sleep

We all know “beauty sleep” is the real deal. What we don’t know is how our gut microbiome impacts it. J&J is interested in this connection, as Stefanie Dhanda explained in a recent podcast. Following is an excerpt.

Nanotube-coated Yarn Fabric Detects Blood, Health of Wearer

Engineers at the University of Michigan have created a carbon nanotube-coated “smart yarn” that conducts electricity and that could be woven into fabrics to detect blood, or to monitor the health of the wearer.

Recent Advances in Biopolymers and Biomedical Materials

This overview of recent literature provides a snapshot of research trends in biopolymers and biomedical polymers. To improve product efficacy, the personal care industry often looks to other sectors for innovative materials and ideas. Here, the authors encourage readers to innovate by technology transfer and by gaining a better understanding of biopolymers.

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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.

Challenges, Opportunities in Clinical Evaluations of Oral Beauty Supplements

This article discusses oral skin beauty supplements that are being researched and formulated for skin health. The authors present consumer demands and expectations, scientific considerations, clinical challenges, and clinical opportunities for these skin care products.

Microbe Interactions and Skin at C&T Summit

The skin harbors populations of non-pathogenic, commensal microorganisms, which have important functions in skin health and disease. Elucidating these relationships will provide a foundation for approaches to strengthen and enhance the skin barrier in health and disease.

Literature Review—Oxidation, Microdevices and Butterfly Pigments

Cosmetics R&D is constantly inspired by peripheral fields. This new “Literature Review” column therefore gives readers an overview of emerging technologies with potential for use in personal care. It will rotate monthly with the regular “In Sight” column.

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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.

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Jump-starting Anti-aging, Healing and More

With the flip of a switch—er, chip, rather—skin cells can be reprogrammed as any cell type to restore function to aging or damaged tissue and organs. Research from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Ohio State College of Engineering explains.

Recent Advances in Biopolymers and Biomedical Materials

This overview of recent literature provides a snapshot of research trends in biopolymers and biomedical polymers. To improve product efficacy, the personal care industry often looks to other sectors for innovative materials and ideas. Here, the authors encourage readers to innovate by technology transfer and by gaining a better understanding of biopolymers.

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Researchers Reverse the Age of Cells with Induced Stem Cells

A team of North American researchers have demonstrated a reversal of the developmental aging of normal human cells with induced pluripotent stem cells.

Dior's and Gladyshev’s research is being billed as the first work dedicated to human skin rejuvenation with the ultimate goal of age reversal.

Dior and Gladyshev Aspire to Reverse Cellular Aging

Prestige beauty giant Parfums Christian Dior will collaborate with Vadim Gladyshev, Ph.D., of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, with the goal to research and reverse cellular aging.

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