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Biotechnology has allowed for innovation and the availability, both now and in the future, of beneficial ingredients derived from microalgae – a regenerative and highly productive efficient source of many high-value ingredients.

How Advances in Biotech Empower Natural and Blue Beauty

Tammy Yaiser is a product innovator and developer, and was the lead formulator behind Algenist’s award-winning advanced biotechnology formulations. In this interview, she shares her views of how biotechnology not only fits into, but also advances beauty.

AI holds massive potential to research and design personalized, multisensorial products.

AI-powered, Personal Multisensory Experiences to Lead Future Beauty

There's a bigger picture behind product sensory experiences encompassing sustainability, personalization, inclusivity and multisensory input — potentially powered by AI. These are revealed by industry experts and Future Market Insights, described here.

The transformative power of AI in beauty R&D is undeniable. While consumers may only interact with the final product, behind the scenes AI is revolutionizing every step of the product development process.

Exploring the Deep Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Beauty

Applications for AI for beauty have emerged in everything: from product advice and trials/sampling to ingredient discovery, formulation optimization and more. This article gives an overview of these applications to show just how far the industry has come.

Sustainability is an important mega-trend, and as with all trends, if we can understand the drivers, we can better understand not just the trend, but also its future direction.

How Market Trends Have Shaped the Industry — Tips, Traps and Lessons Learned

This article explores how the mega-trends of sustainability and reliance on suppliers have shaped the market, the industry and product development. It also gives advice through the lens of each trend, including tips, traps and lessons learned.

This article shares ways to foster disciplined creativity in cosmetics R&D. It is divided into 12 basic principles, many of which may seem like common sense but can be taken for granted in the fast pace of day-to-day tasks – so they deserve revisiting.

12 Key Principles to Foster Disciplined Creativity for Beauty Breakthroughs

Disciplined creativity refers to balancing creativity and innovation with a structured and thoughtful approach. This article shares ways to foster such in cosmetics R&D, as outlined through 12 basic principles.

(From L): Nicolas Lebonvallet, Ph.D.; Ophélie Pierre, Ph.D.; Alexia Reux; and Prof. Laurent Misery, M.D.

2023 Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile: MONTHS Human Skin Model

MONTHS (Model Of reiNnervaTed Human Skin) was granted the 2023 Cosmetic Victories Academic Award.

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Next-generation Sequencing for Personal Care Product Development

Introducing Genemarkers’ NextGen sequencing, a cost-effective method for analyzing differentially expressed genes to detect novel biomarkers. This method can help discover new pathways and biological mechanisms of action for ingredients and formulations.

The development of ANN, used to test textual and sensory characteristics of cosmetics, was found by researchers to be an effective method of measurement.

Researchers Develop Tool to Test Textural Characteristics of Sunscreen

A new report implies that a neural network could be used to predict consumer satisfaction of cosmetic products not yet introduced to the market.

With partnerships for the company's microbiome test including Credo Beauty and Face Haus, the HelloBiome platform is reportedly unlocking never before seen data on skin.

HelloBiome Platform to Merge AI, Microbiome Insights for Next-gen Skin Care

B2B microbiome test platform HelloBiome has been launched to merge next-generation skin care with a proprietary AI-powered technology, reportedly to expand and streamline microbiome knowledge across the industry.

This article describes a method for creating low-energy w/si emulsions based on a novel PEG-7 dimethicone ether. As will be shown, the process reduces energy consumption and time during production, which translates to a lower carbon footprint.

Low-energy Silicone Emulsifier to Reduce Production Time, Carbon Footprint

This article describes a method for creating low-energy w/si emulsions based on a novel PEG-7 dimethicone ether. As will be shown, the process reduces energy consumption and time during production, which translates to a lower carbon footprint.

The development of molecules to interact with the nervous system has expanded skin care into neurocosmetics, and this trend has moved into hair and scalp care. This report identifies biological targets for the development of such actives, and their potential to improve hair and scalp care cosmetic products.

Neuro-cosmetic Targets for Scalp and Hair Care

This report identifies biological targets for the development of such actives, and their potential to improve hair and scalp care cosmetic products.

Stefan Mazy, SkinDNA

Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile: Stefan Mazy on Real-time Gene Patch Test

SkinRNA is a repeatable micro diagnostic test for measuring real-time skin care effectiveness. At its core is the DermR microneedle patch, which is designed to collect tiny amounts of skin tissue.

Iulian Boboescu, Assistant Professor/Biorefinery Theme Leader, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands,

Cosmetic Victories Profile: Iulian Boboescu on Microalgal Milking for Ingredients

"This is a game-changer, as it allows cells to continuously produce valuable compounds that we can immediately recover. ... The ability to remove, in real-time, the compounds these microorganisms produce is groundbreaking."

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

Niki Baccile, Ph.D., of CNRS–Sorbonne University (France)

Cosmetic Victories Profile: Niki Baccile, Ph.D., on Biosurfactant-biopolymer Interactions

In this interview, Niki Baccile, Ph.D., of CNRS, a finalist in the latest Cosmetic Victories competition, describes the unique properties of biosurfactant-biopolymer combinations for applications in creams, lotions, emulsions, etc.

Skin minimalism or skinimalism refers to minimizing the number of products or ingredients used to achieve healthy, natural-looking skin. Microbiome-friendly cosmetics align with this approach. This article discusses these trends, along with the challenges posed by a lack of validated methods to assess the microbiome. In addition, a certification solution is proposed.

The Bare Minimum: Skinimalism and the Microbiome

This article discusses microbiome-friendly, minimalistic trends, along with the challenges posed by a lack of validated methods to assess the microbiome. In addition, a certification solution is proposed.

Cosmetic companies have made great strides toward sustainability in terms of packaging, water-conscious formulas and more. Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

Responsible R&D: Tips to Make Cosmetic Labs and Manufacturing More Sustainable

Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

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Coding Skin for Care: PPAR Ligands as Retinoid Alternatives and Adjuvants—An Exploration

Here, the authors contemplate PPARs utility as alternatives to, or adjuvants for, traditional functional ingredients including retinoids, niacinamide and AHAs.

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