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Nestlé Sets Out to 'Master the Microbiome'

Nestlé Health Science has entered the microbiome research sphere with the creation of Microbiome Diagnostic Partners, a joint venture with Enterome.

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New Ideas on Hair Breakage: Mending Existing Flaws

Our historical beliefs as to the causes of hair breakage have been largely shaped by findings from testing approaches. More recently, an alternate mechanical testing technique, fatigue testing, has been changing our perspective on this topic.

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Opportunity in Diversity: Formulating for the Multiethnic Market

The expanding multicultural beauty market provides opportunity to formulate products specifically to the needs of ethnic skin types. Pigmentation is not the only difference between black and Caucasian skin, the skin barrier and other factors come into play.

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Solution Evolution: CER as a Universal Surfactant Balance Descriptor

There exists a need for a universal means to characterize surfactant behavior and miscibility. Presented here is the cohesive energy ratio (CER), which meets this need and serves as a tool to select surfactants for emulsifying any two immiscible liquids.

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Advanced Photodynamic Therapy Kills 'Blood Suckers'

By "blood suckers," Vanderbilt scientists mean bacteria like staph, which deplete the human blood of iron. Here, a new molecule is described that, when combined with phototherapy, can selectively kill off these and other bacteria—suggesting new anti-acne and other treatment potential.

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Tox Testing at the Speed of Light (Really)

Until now, testing chemicals for their toxicity has relied on reporter genes, which can take 24 hr to deliver results. A new approach from North Carolina State University, however, uses a modified protein that emits light when binding occurs—effectively signaling its safety.

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Truth in Exposure: Disparity Dictates Product Safety

How often do you relax your hair? or color it? Clearly, some consumers are exposed to given products more than others based on preferences or practices. A new study points to this fact as a crucial component for regulators to consider when determining ingredient safety.

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Nagoya Protocol Takes Bio Products to 'Flask' in Korea

The Nagoya Protocol went into effect on August 17, 2017, in Korea. How might this impact the region, or even the greater cosmetics industry? It may be too soon to tell.

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DNA Self-assembly for UV Protection and Hydration

Whoever thought a material's greatest weakness could become its strength? Scientists at Binghamton University and the University of Rhode Island, apparently, as a recent DNA-related study illustrates.

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Innovation vs. Research: Revolutionizing Product Development

Where does innovation come from? How does an industry looking to perfect existing products find time to create completely original ones? Cosmetics & Toiletries spoke with Giovanni Pantini, of Studio 24 in Milan, about the difference between research and innovation and how each affects companies that aim to impact the market.

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A New Intersection: Could Anti-pollution Mean Anti-acne?

Anti-acne and anti-pollution have something in common: inflammation. Could this crossroads of two market segments align to forge a new path forward? A recent study suggests so.

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Pediatric Patients Experience Psoriasis Differently

Psoriasis affects children and adults in different ways—despite limited research on the condition in children, new data in JAAD states that immune cells vary alongside psoriasis patient ages.

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Genetic Mutations Open Doors to Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis may be caused by a single-gene mutation, according to new research published in Nature Genetics. Scientists believe the effects of the mutation could be partially corrected through glutamine supplementation.

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Microbiome Compromised by Antibiotics, Antiseptics

The skin microbiome remembers antibiotic and antiseptic treatments even after their use concludes, potentially opening the door to skin infection, according to research in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

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Natural Lipstick Market Rises 6.5% When Luxury and Wellness Meet

Rising concerns over health and wellness will boost the natural and organic lipstick market by 2023, according to new data from Market Research Future.

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Study Shines a (Black) Light on Melasma Detection

Black light can illuminate otherwise hidden melasma symptoms, according to research in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology. Researchers hope to encourage early detection of the condition.

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Patent Pick: How Low Can pH Go?

The best solution for formulating isn't always best for the skin; take low pH, for example. However, if P&G inventors are right, low pH and skin benefits may be compatible after all—and formulators may no longer be in limbo.

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Stem Cell Aging Theories Put to the Test

Wrinkles and age spots are caused intrinsically, according to new aging theories proposed by Win L. Chiou in The Scientific Pages of Dermatology.