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Methylene Blue—The Antioxidant Answer to Aging?
The antioxidant methylene blue may be the answer to slow down aging, according to new research from the University of Maryland. Scientists are already formulating products for consumer use with the chemical.
Literature/Data
New Study Shows Antioxidant-Rich Synbiotic Supplements Help Improve Skin Health, Photoaging
Synbiotics are defined as supplements composed of probiotics and prebiotics that can work synergistically to benefit the host.
Natural/Sustainable
Precision Climate Farming for Sustainable Beauty: A Microgreens Case Study
Precision climate farming is described here to sustainably cultivate and optimize plant extracts. Examples of arugala and cress microgreens are given, which were tested for antioxidant, TEWL and moisturizing effects and cleansing efficacy in a balm.
Skin Care
Formulating Ferulic Acid for Antioxidation
Joseph Laszlo, PhD, lead scientist for the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Biocatalytic Functionalization of Plant Lipids project, and his team have developed a process through which vegetable oil, in this case soybean oil, can be given antioxidant and UVA/UVB protective capabilities.
Literature/Data
Multifloral Honey May Protect Skin Cells from UV Damage, Says New Research
Honey directly intervened in the molecular pathways of cellular aging.
Methods/Tools
Garbage to Glamour: Recycling Food by-products for Skin Care
Coffee, tomato, olive and citrus waste have a negative impact on the environment and economy. Recycling this waste could lower its impact and increase the sustainability of these ingredients. Waste from food processing is rich in healthy compounds that can be recycled into cosmetic formulations for various skin benefits.
Tech Transfer
Devan Fashions R-Vital Multivitamin for Topical Textile Delivery
R-Vital is the latest range of nutritional actives developed by textile specialist Devan for the treatment of fabrics and direct delivery to the body.
Literature/Data
Olay Breakthrough Identifies Traits of ‘Ageless’ Women
The Multi-Decade and Ethnicity (MDE) study reveals biological commonalities among a subset of women who look exceptionally younger than their age.
Methods/Tools
Sustainable Ingredient Science: Amazonian Aguaje and Pequi Palm Oils
The food and nutrition supply chain is often the first entry for “super plants” from the Amazon to the market, but other applications are increasing, especially in personal care and cosmetics. The present article profiles two Amazonian palm oils, aguaje and pequi, in terms of their sustainability, chemistry and application.
Literature/Data
Unlocking Nature: The Secrets of Effective Botanical Extracts
To identify high-performing extracts, it is essential to deeply analyze the phytochemical composition of botanicals and correlate these specific chemical profiles with their functional benefits in hair care.
Skin Care
Blue Light in the Lime Light
Sederma has added a new effort to blackout light that comes from screens, which effects aging among other consequences. Blue light damage can come from sunlight or tablets, TVs, computers, phones and so forth.
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.
Event Coverage
[video] FDA Warnings on CBD; Hair Softness; and User-induced Product Contamination
Back from break, here's
Cosmetics & Toiletries
' Rachel Grabenhofer, with her top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news. Watch now!
Actives
From Sea to Skin: Marine-Derived Sun Protection
Rising consumer demand for environmentally-friendly sunscreen filters makes way for studies such as this from the
British Journal of Dermatology
, which examines the efficacy of seaweed-derived ingredients for UV protection.
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.
Animal Alternatives
Kao and Shiseido Tackle Animal-alternative Skin Sensitization Test
Skin sensitization is neither simple nor desired, but options to test and prevent it have relied heavily on animal testing—until now, thanks to Japanese cosmetic giants Kao and Shiseido.
Methods/Tools
Editor's Note: Discontinuity and Your Inner Innovator
One innovative mash-up has been capturing consumer dollars: multifunctional color cosmetics. Whether fortified with SPF or moisturizing properties, makeup with added benefits is driving color sales. In relation, this month, we've created our own color and sun mash-up.
Literature/Data
Topical
Avena sativa
Improves Skin Health in Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment
An oat-based topical skin care regimen was shown to provide relief of dry skin and itch for adult patients undergoing oncology treatments.
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