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Type: Article
Section: Research > Methods/Tools
Skin Care
Formulating Ferulic Acid for Antioxidation
Joseph Laszlo, PhD, lead scientist for the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Biocatalytic Functionalization of Plant Lipids project, and his team have developed a process through which vegetable oil, in this case soybean oil, can be given antioxidant and UVA/UVB protective capabilities.
Natural/Sustainable
Precision Climate Farming for Sustainable Beauty: A Microgreens Case Study
Precision climate farming is described here to sustainably cultivate and optimize plant extracts. Examples of arugala and cress microgreens are given, which were tested for antioxidant, TEWL and moisturizing effects and cleansing efficacy in a balm.
Methods/Tools
Editor's Note: Discontinuity and Your Inner Innovator
One innovative mash-up has been capturing consumer dollars: multifunctional color cosmetics. Whether fortified with SPF or moisturizing properties, makeup with added benefits is driving color sales. In relation, this month, we've created our own color and sun mash-up.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers on 'Shaken, Not Stirred' Cosmetics R&D
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to put more energy into products; i.e., "shaking, not stirring" them, for more innovative outcomes.
Natural/Sustainable
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.
Consumers/Market
Amorepacific Reveals Visions on China, Sustainability and More
in-cosmetics Korea interviews Paul Kang, senior vice president, skin care division, of Amorepacific’s R&D unit. Amorepacific is Korea’s leading cosmetic manufacturer and here, Kang shares insights into the Asian beauty market, fusion products, sustainability and silver consumers.
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.
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.
Claims/Labeling
Is ‘Anti-pollution’ Just a Ruse?
Remember "naturals?" Where did they lead us? In some cases, to benefit-infused natural products but in others, to greenwashing and chemical-free claims. Enter anti-pollution.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
Keeping with Tradition: Essential Oil History, Use and Production: A Review
Numerous essential oils are used in cosmetics, and a typical oil will contain more than 100 compounds, each with a different property. Following is a brief review of their history, personal care applications and production processes, for the novice formulator.
Method/Process
Bio + Chemo Guidance Uncover New Benefits in Known Naturals:
Murraya Koenigii
Extract Case Study
Murraya koenigii
extracts derived via various techniques were compared. One developed through chem- and bio-guidance paired with a natural deep eutectic technology uncovered lesser-known efficacies, leading to a natural active to boost elastin synthesis.
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.
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.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
Fermentation Cosmetics: Bubbling Over With Innovation, Literally
While fermentation is perhaps best known for its application in food production, the process has gained interest from the cosmetics industry. This article briefly reviews recent examples of fermentation ingredients in cosmetics.
Methods/Tools
Total Exposure: The Future of Sun Care is Full Light Protection
History has revealed what has become well-known today: the human skin requires sun protection. But are UV filters enough? Here, the authors discuss the negative effects caused by other wavelengths. In addition, they propose a full light defense strategy.
Methods/Tools
Sustainable Ingredient Science: Amazonian Aguaje and Pequi Palm Oils
The food and nutrition supply chain is often the first entry for “super plants” from the Amazon to the market, but other applications are increasing, especially in personal care and cosmetics. The present article profiles two Amazonian palm oils, aguaje and pequi, in terms of their sustainability, chemistry and application.
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