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Industry Insight: Seeing Through Layers of Skin Care Complexity

"With today’s advances in omics, generally ceramidomics, proteomics or lipidomics, we understand much better the complexity of area lipids in the stratum corneum; not only for body skin, but also for the face," says Tony Rawlings, Ph.D., in this exclusive interview.

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Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Methicone

Cyclic compounds have taken some heat in recent years, naturally giving rise to the search for replacements. As such, Tony O'Lenick gives dimethicone and methicone a second and closer look in his latest Comparatively Speaking installment.

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Genemarkers and Genoskin to Explore CBD Effects in Skin

Working together will reportedly streamline procurement, reduce total time from proposal to report, and deliver industry-leading clinical grade-results.

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BASF and CTIBiotech Bioprint 3D Skin with Macrophages

The reconstructed tissue models will be the basis for the development and testing of bioactives for skin care applications.

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[podcast] How to Catch Consumers: Cosmetic Players Need to Think Differently

Cosmetic manufacturers have used the same supply chain format for 30 years; but the consumer is shopping very differently. So, how can you catch up with them, in this new dynamic? Karen Young has some suggestions. And as she explains here, Beauty Accelerate is all about solving this equation.

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[podcast] Mary Kay on Why Biology is Exciting for Product Development

Understanding biology, along with regulatory caution, data to guide project decisions, and investments in up-front research, are key to creating effective products. Mary Kay's Lucy Gildea, Ph.D., explains.

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Youth in Full Bloom: Red Poppy Extract for Under-eye Circles and Sagging

Papaver rhoeas extract from the seeds of field poppies demonstrates lipolytic activity and microcirculation effects. Here, it was tested in vivo for skin-firming properties and clinically shown to improve skin density, elasticity and firmness, as well as reduce dark circles and under-eye bags.

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Practical Probiotics: Live Microbial Skin Benefits Without Limits

In order to maintain live bacteria in cosmetic formulations, preservatives must be omitted; this poses problems with handling, storage and safety. In response, these authors developed an ingredient to leverage the benefits of living probiotics without their formulating limitations.

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The Interpretive Dance of Cosmetic Product Development

How are consumer drivers successfully captured, interpreted, communicated and translated into a tangible cosmetic? Panelists from CHANEL, The Estée Lauder Cos., Function of Beauty and Parlor West Ventures will help us work through these kinks at Beauty Accelerate.

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Words from Wiechers: High-resolution Resolutions

As we use terms that have scientific meaning, marketing meaning and common meaning, we will always be confused as to which meaning is in use. Read on to see what O'Lenick and Wiechers have to say about this.

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Bigger, Faster, Better... Innovating Under Pressure

What are key aspects for bringing innovation into the marketplace, and changing the consumer experience? How are these aspects affected under pressure for bigger, faster and better? Peter Tsolis will explore this and more at Beauty Accelerate.

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The Most Challenging Interface of Product Development

"Opening the lines of communication between different departments or individuals can only enhance and improve the product’s impact on the industry." But how often does this happen?

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[video] LC-MS/MS Applied to Cosmetic Ingredients

Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) can serve as a foundation from which to build innovative cosmetic ingredients. In this video, scientists at Silab showed Cosmetics & Toiletries just how they implement it in their work.

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Adapting to Change: Blue Light, Microbiome, CBD, Fair Trade, Vegan and More

Fresh and trending, our free directories have been updated to reflect the changing claims, functions, packaging, technologies and services in our industry. Is your listing up to date?

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China Adds Animal Testing Exemption for Cosmetics to its Agenda

It seems that China is now open discussion, even more than before, to the idea of exempting some cosmetic products from the animal testing requirement, according to one blog.

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[video] Emulsifying Naturally on Location with Gattefossé

Cosmetics & Toiletries was on location near Lyon, France, to visit Gattefossé's formulation labs and see the natural, cold-process emulsifier Emulium Illustro in action.

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Cosmetic Clash: Celebrity Culture vs. Scientific Fact at SCC Annual Meeting

Timothy Caulfield has a habit of stirring things up; just read his bio. That's why we welcome his insights on popular beliefs vs. scientific fact, and how to reconcile them, as this year's Frontiers of Science Award lecturer, sponsored by Cosmetics & Toiletries.

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Biomimetic Pore to Make Testing 'No Sweat'

The device shows, in real-time, the efficacy of a product on sweat and sebum in skin pores.