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Type: Article
Section: Research > Methods/Tools
Literature/Data
Choosing the Right Microalgae for the Job
There is growing demand for algal fatty acids in cosmetics. These lipids have three main functions: cleansing, protecting and maintaining skin. As this brief review explains,fatty acid content varies between algae, so the careful selection of species and control over growth conditions are necessary. Future research is suggested.
Literature/Data
Treating Hormonally Induced Melasma
Treating hyperpigmentation and melasma requires an understanding of individual consumers' diets and lifestyle habits.
Actives
Old Meets New: Facial Mapping and TCM to Reach Booming Markets
Several ingredient examples from Traditional Chinese Medicine folklore are now validated by modern science. This article explores their potential for the aspirational Chinese market and considers how techniques such as facial-mapping demonstrate their efficacy.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Renewable Polyphenols, Eco-friendly Gellants, Nano Silver Particles and More
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to eco-friendly materials and processes.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—PUFA Production, Biodegradable Elastomers, Xanthohumol-Enriched Hop Extract and More
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features eco-friendly and sustainable processes as well as nature-derived ingredients for personal care applications.
Literature/Data
Plant-Based Hydrogels: Applications in Cosmetics
Hydrogels provide high water content, elasticity, softness and biocompatibility to cosmetics and skin care products. This article reviews the main categories of polysaccharides that form hydrogels for use in the cosmetic industry.
Skin Care
Enzymology: Accelerating Success in the Skin Care Market
While the benefits of enzymes have long been known, interest in enzymology for cosmetic and dermatological applications has grown. Advances in the functionality, safety and stability of enzymes are accelerating skin care product development; some are described here.
Methods/Tools
Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?
What's old is new again, according to cosmetic industry expert Akshay Talati. While this puts a creative spin on tried-and-true ingredients, are we stick in a chemistry loop? Talati explores this further in the following commentary.
Efficacy
The New Stir in Anti-aging: Small-chain Algal Peptides to Regulate Sulfur
Sulfur regulators such as small chain peptides (SCPs) and sulfide donors are an untapped sector for cosmetic science. The present work explores a natural compound to up-regulate cellular sulfur, affect the cell cycle and reduce signs of aging.
Event Coverage
Stem Cells, Wellness and Claims Substantiation Take Center Stage at IFSCC Congress
The 2012 IFSCC Congress opened with a frenzy; the "African Frenzy" dancers, that is, and enlightened attendees over three days with 65+ presentations and more than 150 posters.
Methods/Tools
The Harvest of Marine-derived Cosmetic Ingredients: A Case Study of
Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae
This paper reviews the knowledge and nature of the harvest practices for the octocoral
Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae
.
P. elisabethae
extract has been used for nearly two decades in cosmetics and preparations for skin benefits, and a review of the harvest provides product developers with an interesting case study of the harvest of a marine resource.
Methods/Tools
Research in Cosmetic Valley
R&D is essential within Cosmetic Valley. It combines actors from large industrial groups with teams from universities and smaller companies. Following is a consolidated group of interviews regarding research in Cosmetic Valley.
Methods/Tools
Research in Cosmetic Valley
R&D is essential within Cosmetic Valley. It combines actors from large industrial groups with teams from universities and smaller companies.
Sun Care
Safer Solar Protection Part II, Going Beyond UV Defense
Recent research has focused on nature’s ways of protecting living organisms, from plankton and cyanobacteria to humans, from the sun. With the proper topical delivery systems, some of these biomechanisms may prove beneficial to consumers and marketers.
Literature/Data
Climate Change, Beauty’s Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward
This article describes drivers of climate change and how our industry can mitigate them. It also explores the impact of climate change on naturals, novel farming/biotech solutions and choices formulators can make to support sustainability.
Methods/Tools
Into the Blue: Novel Test Reveals Blue Light Damage, Protection Strategies
The negative effects of visible or blue light on skin are not fully understood. This article describes a model to test for potential damage and screen for compounds to suppress it. Results confirm blue light induces cutaneous damage, and a 3-D strategy of UV filters, vitamins and plant extracts suppresses it.
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.
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