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Methylene Blue—The Antioxidant Answer to Aging?
The antioxidant methylene blue may be the answer to slow down aging, according to new research from the University of Maryland. Scientists are already formulating products for consumer use with the chemical.
Literature/Data
New Study Shows Antioxidant-Rich Synbiotic Supplements Help Improve Skin Health, Photoaging
Synbiotics are defined as supplements composed of probiotics and prebiotics that can work synergistically to benefit the host.
Literature/Data
Multifloral Honey May Protect Skin Cells from UV Damage, Says New Research
Honey directly intervened in the molecular pathways of cellular aging.
Tech Transfer
Devan Fashions R-Vital Multivitamin for Topical Textile Delivery
R-Vital is the latest range of nutritional actives developed by textile specialist Devan for the treatment of fabrics and direct delivery to the body.
Literature/Data
Olay Breakthrough Identifies Traits of ‘Ageless’ Women
The Multi-Decade and Ethnicity (MDE) study reveals biological commonalities among a subset of women who look exceptionally younger than their age.
Skin Care
Blue Light in the Lime Light
Sederma has added a new effort to blackout light that comes from screens, which effects aging among other consequences. Blue light damage can come from sunlight or tablets, TVs, computers, phones and so forth.
Actives
From Sea to Skin: Marine-Derived Sun Protection
Rising consumer demand for environmentally-friendly sunscreen filters makes way for studies such as this from the
British Journal of Dermatology
, which examines the efficacy of seaweed-derived ingredients for UV protection.
Animal Alternatives
Kao and Shiseido Tackle Animal-alternative Skin Sensitization Test
Skin sensitization is neither simple nor desired, but options to test and prevent it have relied heavily on animal testing—until now, thanks to Japanese cosmetic giants Kao and Shiseido.
Literature/Data
Topical
Avena sativa
Improves Skin Health in Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment
An oat-based topical skin care regimen was shown to provide relief of dry skin and itch for adult patients undergoing oncology treatments.
Method/Process
Capillary Electrophoresis: ‘Green’ Method to Quantify Cosmetic Components
In relation, in his Ph.D. thesis, Josu López, researcher, developed and applied three “green” analytical methods to simultaneously analyze and quantify various components used in cosmetics.
Literature/Data
New Study Investigates Potential for Sea Lettuce as Natural Anti-Aging Ingredient
High levels of phenolics and flavonoids contributed to anti-melanogenesis activity and collagen biosynthesis.
Methods/Tools
InGreen Project Outlines Biotech Approaches for Upcycled Beauty
The EU-funded Ingreen project seeks to optimize biotechnological processes through partnerships to recover from side streams valuable bioactive compounds, chemicals and ingredients compatible with industrial needs.
Literature/Data
Partnership Studies Mitochondria to Assess Screen Light Effects on Skin
For those taking in the spirit of Halloween last week, there is an all-too familiar horror to behold … skin damage caused by light from electronic devices. Gattefossé has recognized this skin terror and is teaming up with CYTOO to examine it more closely; via cellular mitochondria.
Skin Care
L'Oreal Teams with Derms to Promote Caring for Your Microbiome
L'Oreal is focusing on dermatologist-approved products that support a healthy skin microbiome, which is a key component of skin health.
Methods/Tools
"Free From" Formulations
When the “free from” claim first appeared in 2002, it referred to beauty products that did not contain synthetic fragrances or colorants. Since then, the list has expanded to include free from mineral oil, petrochemicals.
Companies
Top Green Preservatives Awarded
Forty-eight innovators participated in the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council's green preservative challenge, but only seven came out on top.
Colorant
Debut Revolutionizes Beauty with Animal-Free Carmine Breakthrough
"The toughest challenge in replicating carmine was discovering what was poorly understood and the complex chemical events that happen within the beetle, namely several biosynthetic steps which were the biggest mystery."
Literature/Data
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.
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