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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Universal Design and Beauty for the Blind
Akriti Pradhan and Gabriela Daniels recently reviewed assistive technologies and the outcomes of a survey of cosmetics for visually impaired and blind consumers. Learn what they discovered in this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry.
Method/Process
Sensing Epidermal Aging via Histone Variant H2A.J Biomarker
Research published in
Aging and Mechanisms of Disease
has identified the histone variant H2A.J as a biomarker to detect senescent cells in skin, which could uncover connections between cellular senescence and skin aging.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Speaking is Silver, Silence is Gold
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the authors divert their attention from cosmetic science to world events, demonstrating how both 9/11 and COVID-19 impacted every facet of product development work, and life in general.
Literature/Data
Study Finds
E. coli
Could Produce Vegan Carmine
A recent study published in the
Journal of the American Chemical Society
shows that
E. coli
can produce carminic acid, which holds potential for biosynthetic carmine for vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics.
Methods/Tools
[video] Cosmetic Victories 2021 Winner Profile: Sustainable Smart Delivery Capsules
Smart Delivery Capsules are based on green chemistry and carry active compounds to the stratum corneum. This innovation won the Industry Prize in the 2021 Cosmetic Victories competition. Read on to learn why.
Methods/Tools
Inclusive Beauty: Making Cosmetics More Accessible for the Blind and for Visually Impaired Consumers
This paper reviews assistive technologies developed for the blind and visually impaired (VI) relevant to shopping for cosmetics, as well as applications and systems to enable the choice of products. It also reports the outcomes of a survey exploring the shopping and product use of cosmetics by VI and blind individuals, including qualitative data that suggests the use of cosmetics among this population could be encouraged in several ways, outlined herein.
Literature/Data
Quality Culture: Eliminating Microbes in the Cosmetic Manufacturing Gemba* (Part I)
Part I of a four-part series, provided here, gives an overview of relevant microbes and their growth conditions. While all proper manufacturing practices may be followed, microbes are still living entities that adapt to survive, finding pathways into products and causing spoilage, contamination or worse. These case studies can serve as a guide to address and prevent microbial contamination during production.
Methods/Tools
[updated] Cosmetic Victories 2021 Finalist Profile: 'Touchy Finger'
"Touchy Finger" is an augmented and connected human finger designed to assess skin and hair feel. This innovation has earned its place as a finalist in the Cosmetic Victories competition. Read on to learn why.
Companies
[correction] Kumar Organic Products Awarded for Green Isodecyl Oleate Production
Kumar Organic Products Ltd. has been named Manufacturing Process Innovator of the Year 2021 for the biocatalytic production of its Kopester IDO (Isodecyl Oleate), a naturally derived emollient.
Companies
Eppendorf Enables Socially Distanced Formulating with VisioNize Lab Suite
To meet formulating needs in times of social distancing and remote work, Eppendorf offers VisioNize Lab Suite to help laboratory productivity and management.
Methods/Tools
Roundtable Underlines Diversity Gap in Dermatology, Medical Research
A report published in
Practical Dermatology
details a virtual roundtable discussion by dermatologists and industry executives underlining the lack of diversity in professional representation, clinical trials and more.
Methods/Tools
Olfactory Receptors Could Indicate UV, Inflammatory Skin Damage
Research published in the
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
shows the expression of olfactory receptors in skin could be used to indicate UV and inflammation-induced barrier damage.
Oral Care
Cradle to Cradle Version 4.0 Certifies 5 Key Sustainability Criteria
Cradle to Cradle announces the latest edition of its certification standard. Here, Christina Raab, Ph.D., VP strategy and development for the institute, explains the criteria to meet Version 4.0's sustainability specifications.
Anti-aging/Face
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Modeling and Mitigating Glycation in Skin
During the IFSCC 2020 event, Ka-Heng Lee, Ph.D., was presented the Henry Maso Award for developing a test model to screen materials for anti-glycation efficacy in skin. Learn more from Cosmetics R&D vlog entry.
Tech Transfer
Technology Surveillance as a Tool to Advance Cosmetics R&D
In this brief commentary, industry veteran Paul Thau shares insights on what technology transfer is, historic moments in its evolution and key resources product developers can use to help advance cosmetics R&D.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Radio Wave Tech by Collo Keeps Liquids in Check During Production
Every liquid has a fingerprint, according to Collo, and thanks to a novel radio wave technology, it can reportedly be measured in real time during production to ensure consistency and reduce waste.
Skin Care
Viavi, trinamiX to Arm Smart Phones with NIR Spectroscopy, Daily Skin Care Advice
Future smart phones will enable consumers to easily scan their skin on a molecular level to receive nearly instantaneous suggestions on optimal skin care products for use on that day.
Companies
Sustainable, Circular and Aquatic-friendly: L'Oréal Commits to 'Green Science'
During its recent Transparency Summit, beauty giant L'Oréal committed to "green science" initiatives to source 95% of its ingredients from renewable plant sources, minerals and circular processes; and to ensure 100% of its formulas are aquatic life-friendly—all by 2030.
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