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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.

The partnership will support R&D communities in generating scientific insights.

Dia-Stron, Bossa Nova Vision to Jointly Develop Personal Care Measurement Systems

The partners will jointly develop and supply measurement systems for the personal care market.

The invention will allow users to know the status of their indigenous skin bacteria on-site, leading to a new beauty service.

Shiseido to Launch Skin Bacteria Measuring Service Based on Novel PCR Method

Shiseido has co-developed a method and device to measure the amount and balance of a consumer's indigenous skin bacteria simply and quickly. The company will use the approach to provide a high value-added, in-store experience and new beauty service.

Haut.AI announced residency at JLABS @ Shanghai.

Haut.AI Expands R&D Collaborations, Joins J&J Innovation Incubator

J&J's JLABS science incubator aims to accelerate the delivery of health and wellness solutions to patients around the world by supporting emerging companies and opening them to vital industry connections.

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.

The observation of the western lowland gorilla is at the origin of Phyt’anim Grains of Paradise to relieve skin in a state of chronic inflammation.

Gorillas Inspire Seqens' Phyt’anim Grains of Paradise Cosmetic Active

Observations of the western lowland gorilla are at the core of Sequens' Phyt’anim Grains of Paradise ingredient, designed to relieve skin in a state of chronic inflammation.

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.

(Depiction only) The new method uses the spectroradiometric measurement of residual UV from a single pre-irradiation dose through a thin layer of sunscreen applied to a multi-layer substrate.

7 Years in the Making: CE Recommends In vitro SPF Double Plate Test Method

"... No in vitro method had [previously] advanced to the stage that CE could recommend it. So those who did not want to use an in vivo method could use any ... unvalidated method; this should no longer be the case."

The enzymes are used in a 'cell-free' process, eliminating the problems associated with cellular manufacturing and cutting production costs and development times.

[updated] Enzymit Inc. Secures $5M to Advance Designer Enzymes

The designer enzymes reportedly could, "replace nearly every inefficient, unsustainable and polluting chemical reaction used in modern production methods." Gideon Lapidoth, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder, explains.

The substrate could aid in hair loss treatment and may have broader applications for skin.

3D Bioprinted Hydrogel Enables Hair Follicle Regeneration

A recent paper published in Acta Biomaterialia describes a 3D bioprinted scaffold that enables dermal papilla cells to regenerate entire follicles. The substrate could aid in hair loss treatment and may have broader applications for skin.

Woman with melasma

Tranexamic Acid Enhances Efficacy of Fluocinolone for Melasma

When comparing combination treatment of oral tranexamic acid with fluocinolone-based TCC to fluocinolone-based TCC alone for the treatment of melasma, combination therapy provided superior results.

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.

Lycomato was found to have additional skin benefits, in particular, found that pre-treatment with Lycomato was found to reverse the effects of oxidative stress.

Research Finds Lycored’s Lycomato Protects Skin from Oxidative Stress

Lycomato was found to have additional skin benefits that showed pre-treatment with the nutricosmetic reverses the effects of oxidative stress.

With the help of Unilever's partner Premise and local smartphone users, Unilever can get a better picture of its palm oil supply chain from plantation to end-product.

Unilever Crowdsources for Transparent Palm Oil Supply Chain

With the help of Unilever's partner Premise and local smartphone users, Unilever can get a better picture of its palm oil supply chain from plantation to end-product.

Novi Connect is a publicly available ingredient screening tool that compared ingredients against data-driven standards including certified vegan, clean at Sephora and EWG verified.

Novi Raises $40M in Funding Round, Launches Ingredient Screen Tool

Novi Connect is a publicly available ingredient screening tool that compared ingredients against data-driven standards including certified vegan, clean at Sephora and EWG verified.

Kao Announces Recycling Initiative

Kao is implementing field testing aimed at material recycling used cosmetics bottles made from plastic.