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Gattefossé and Ambiotis Uncover Inflamm'aging Insights
Inflammation is a natural defense but when left unresolved, it can negatively impact the skin and contribute to aging. Gattefossé and Ambiotis teamed up to explore these mechanisms.
Consumers/Market
[podcast] Biggest Consumer Concerns in Hair
"Today’s concerns are the same as they always have been," says Trefor Evans, Ph.D. "Although every now and then, a new attribute comes along." Learn more in this exclusive podcast and at the TRI-Princeton International Conference on Applied Hair Science.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: The Need for Fresh 'Blood'
In this edition of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to bring outside ideas and people into the industry. While he wrote it in 2001, it remains relevant today.
Literature/Data
The Microbiome Movement: Commensal Cosmetics Offer a Viable Future
Various factors shape an individual’s skin microbiome, which has key effects on skin appearance and health. These are described herein, as is the potential to develop products in consideration of the microbiome.
Method/Process
Scale-up Success: Untapping the Potential of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Scaling up cosmetic products to manufacturing facilities is a common cause of formulation difficulties. Computational fluid dynamics offer a means to model and troubleshoot potential problems in advance, and could become a standard tool to reduce production costs.
Method/Process
Countering
P. acnes
: In vitro Approaches to Anti-acne Testing
Acne is thought to be caused by the
Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes)
bacteria, with widespread effects. The assays described in this article may provide a starting point with which to screen novel materials to treat the condition.
Literature/Data
Comparatively Speaking: Soluble vs. Insoluble
What’s the difference between something that is soluble vs. insoluble? Tony O’Lenick explores this notion. At first, he writes, this may seem quite simple but a deeper investigation provides formulation insight.
Method/Process
Scale-up Success Requires Compromise
The in-cosmetics Global technical session on scale-up success was, in and of itself, a scale-up success as it left standing room only for a crowd of attendees eager to learn tips, tricks and best practices.
Natural/Sustainable
Crucial Considerations for Natural Preservation
While there's some room for interpreting what natural means, at the end of the day, cosmetic formulators have a marketing brief to meet. They also have a safety standard to meet, in so far as preserving the integrity of the product.
Event Coverage
6 New Trends in Cosmetic Technology
The topics described during in this conference session were but a sampling of innovation scattered throughout the in-cosmetics Global show floor. But their overall tone seemed to accurately reflect a larger future direction of the industry.
Literature/Data
[podcast] Author Commentary: Estelle Loing, Ph.D., on Safeguarding Squalene
Estelle Loing, Ph.D., global R&D director for IFF/Lucas Meyer, authored a new article about protecting squalene from pollution-initiated oxidation. In this podcast, she explains the inspiration for this work.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers on 'Shaken, Not Stirred' Cosmetics R&D
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to put more energy into products; i.e., "shaking, not stirring" them, for more innovative outcomes.
Skin Care
IFF/Lucas Meyer to Deliver Youth, Balance and Comfort at in-cosmetics Global
Melanin synthesis, squalene protection and skin comfort are the focus of three solutions IFF/Lucas Meyer will present at in-cosmetics Global, to be held April 17-19, 2018, in Amsterdam.
Companies
Nature
and Estée Lauder to Honor Up-and-coming Female Researchers
In a new partnership, Nature Research, publisher of the industry-renowned journal
Nature
, and multinational cosmetics giant The Estée Lauder Companies will present early-career female scientists with awards for innovating and inspiring science.
Sun Care
Photostability Leads the Way: Formulating Safer Sunscreens
The need to prevent skin from UV damage is well-understood but the most effective way to achieve this is not. Here, a novel photostabilizer is presented in a test pump sunscreen spray formula as part of a total photoprotection strategy.
Efficacy
The New Stir in Anti-aging: Small-chain Algal Peptides to Regulate Sulfur
Sulfur regulators such as small chain peptides (SCPs) and sulfide donors are an untapped sector for cosmetic science. The present work explores a natural compound to up-regulate cellular sulfur, affect the cell cycle and reduce signs of aging.
Methods/Tools
Total Exposure: The Future of Sun Care is Full Light Protection
History has revealed what has become well-known today: the human skin requires sun protection. But are UV filters enough? Here, the authors discuss the negative effects caused by other wavelengths. In addition, they propose a full light defense strategy.
Event Coverage
New Exhibitors at in-cosmetics: Lab and Consulting Services
Nearly 800 exhibitors will grace the in-cosmetics Global show floor this April. This makes for an idea-rich environment, but where do you start? Why not head toward the newcomers—here, we've highlighted new exhibitors offering lab and consulting services.
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