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[podcast] The Smell of Success: P&G's Wilkerson on Consumer-acceptable Scalp Care

What's that smell? Not the infamous selenium. In this exclusive podcast, Rolanda Wilkerson, Ph.D., principal scientist at P&G, shares how the Head & Shoulders brand was re-formulated for consumer-acceptance, among other insights. Listen now!

A new malodor technology offers versatility across a range of applications, without negatively impacting the sensory performance of fragrances and flavors.

Belle Aire Creations Launches Total Malodor Management for Fragrance and Flavor

Applications include oral care, beauty and personal care, home care, detergents, pet care and more.

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Stopping the Clock: Understanding Micah Chemistry

Since the introduction of retinol and broad-spectrum UV protection in skin care formulations, breakthroughs in anti-aging science are rare. What’s more, some of these innovations still cause oxidative damage to the skin’s DNA, protein and lipids while protecting from UV rays.

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[NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2017] Chemyunion Talks Efficacy at the Show

Companies at the show had at least one launch, trend or new technology to talk to attendees about, but Chemyunion came prepared with multiple new ingredients, ranges and test results to chat about.

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[NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2017] INOLEX Showcases Alternative Preservatives

In an effort to develop safe products for skin, while also remaining cost-friendly and staying green, INOLEX featured a number of alternative preservatives at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2017.

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Korean Team Puts Their 'Finger' on the Next Nutricosmetic

The oral intake of Chinese ginger, otherwise known as fingerroot or Boesenbergia pandurata, was recently found to improve skin hydration, wrinkling and gloss. How? Read on to learn more.

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Dermal-epidermal Separation, Part II: Enzymatic Digestion

Readers have expressed interest in understanding the most efficient and reliable methods to separate the epidermis and dermis as an important technique for basic skin investigation. This second installment in a three-part series reviews separation via enzyme digestion.

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Reaching a Zen-like State in Skin: Biomimetic Peptide to Balance Sensitivity

Inspired by nature, biomimetic peptides are potent allies in skin care. This paper identifies palmitoyl tripeptide-8 as an effective modulator of neurogenic inflammation and provides clinical evidence of its protective and soothing activities in sensitized skin.

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[podcast] P&G Scientists on Personal Genetics and 'Good Agers'

P&G has been busy unraveling genetic mysteries to apply in new product concepts. How? This exclusive interview, with Olay scientists, explains. Listen now!

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Eco-friendly Microparticles Carry Delivery Promise

Interest in cosmetic actives continues to grow, and delivery systems—especially eco-friendly ones—are a next logical market sector to follow. The timing might be right for findings in delivery such as those reported here, from the labs of Pierre Fabre and Université Paul Sabatier.

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[video] That’s a Wrap: Top News for 4/7/17 from Cosmetics & Toiletries

Do you know the movers and shakers; the skin care makers; and actives test takers? If you missed this week's news from Cosmetics & Toiletries, you missed out!

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Depth Perception: FTIR Reveals Devices Deliver Actives and Hydration Deeper

The deposition, delivery and penetration of actives are key to the success of skin care products and consequential to their efficacy. This paper explores ATR-FTIR imaging to compare the penetration of actives into skin via two application methods and their impact on skin hydration.

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Brassica Breakthrough: Herbal Anti-acne Alternative Proves Clinically Effective

While there are numerous topical and systemic treatments for acne, antibiotic resistance and toxic interactions are a challenge. This article explores the clinical efficacy of a Brassica oleracea blend as an alternative topical acne treatment.

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How Damaged is Hair? Part I: Surface Damage

This article is the first of two that explores ways of capturing and quantifying the different forms of hair damage. Here, we begin with damage to the hair surface, or cuticle, while also exploring the implications of this occurrence. A second article will focus on damage to the internal cortex structure.

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Patent Pick: Straighten Up, Smooth It Out

Hair care is getting bossy. In this patent application, Unilever explores a sericin-based treatment that straightens and smooths hair, reducing volume to make it behave.

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Nano-sized Barrier Repair Buzzing

New research out of Brazil has skin care developers "abuzz" with excitement. Why? Beeswax nanoparticles show potential to improve compromised skin barrier functioning.

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Lip-smacking Results: Mixture Design ‘Pays Off’ to Optimize Wax/Oil Lipstick Ratio

This article explores Mixture Design for lipstick development. The approach models the blending surface with a suitable mathematical equation to identify ideal ingredient ratios. As is shown here, Mixture Design can effectively optimize lipstick formulations, saving development time and costs.

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Patent Pick: Spying Secret (Anti)agents

Chanel is on to you, 007, and your silencing effects on miRNA. And in a new patent, the company describes a method to locate agents like you, for your anti-aging skin care benefits. This message will self-destruct in 3, 2, 1. . .