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FDA Issues More Sanitizer Warnings, Posts Microbe-related Recalls

Sanitizer warning letters and "hotlist" additions, plus microbe-related recalls are among the latest cosmetic-relevant updates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Silab revealed additional findings on the ability of Glyco-Repair to reactivate the natural processes of skin repair and aging.

Silab Reveals Anti-aging Findings for Glyco-Repair

Silab has presented additional efficacy data for its Glyco-Repair ingredient, found to reactivate the natural processes of skin repair and aging.

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Kao's Fine Fiber Tech Shields Skin, Lifts Away Contaminants

Kao Corp. researchers have identified the skin benefits of its sprayable, ultra thin Fine Fiber Technology, including pollution and chafing protection, and sebum-absorbing effects.

Amyris has published its early clinical results for its reportedly “clean” acne treatment formulation, which was found to perform better than other non-natural formulations.

Amyris’s 'Clean,' Fermented Acne Treatment Found to Outperform Industry Standards

Amyris has announced early clinical results for its “clean” and fermentation-based acne treatment, which reportedly was found to perform better than 10 standard industry treatments.

Codex Beauty Labs launched a reportedly easy-to-read product label to help consumers decode the testing behind its products.

Codex Beauty Launches Consumer-facing Efficacy Testing Label

Codex Beauty Labs has launched product labeling to easily communicate the testing behind its products to consumers.

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Simple and Sensorial: Amino-modified Silicone Protects and Revives Hair

Multifunctional ingredients can simplify hair care routines by offering protection, performance and sensory benefits in one step. Herein, a terminal hydroxy amino-modified silicone is tested for its effects on hair breakage, drying time, wet and dry combing, colorfastness and more.

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Industry Insight: Antibacterial Functionality Enters Hair Care

In this "Industry Insight," Lisa Marie Garcia (LMG), president of innovation, and Roy Joseph, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and vice president of R&D, both of Farouk Systems, discussed changes in the hair care market in light of the pandemic and their company’s antibacterial line. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

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Shiseido Uncovers Macrophage Connection to Inflammaging

Shiseido researchers have uncovered a negative effect of macrophage imbalance in skin: inflammaging.

Maca root extract contains high levels of flavonolignans and glucosinolates that have reported anti-proliferative activity against several cancers.

Nutraceuticals Benefit Hair Wellness and Growth

A recent review published in Nutrients explored nutraceuticals to benefit hair wellness and growth especially in the context of endocrine therapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients.

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Hair Damage and Repair Literature: Sweet Potato Sochu and Red Clover

Hair thinning and loss; nourishing and bonding treatments; and scalp, curl and color care are among today's top concerns and trends in hair care. As such, we offer the following brief literature review with a look at recent research related to hair repair and damage.

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Soothing Moves: Cannabis Sativa Cell Culture Alleviates Inflammation

The field cultivation of hemp is tasked by today’s large-scale demand. Here, a Cannabis sativa cell culture extract is proposed as a sustainable alternative. After initial characterization, the extract was tested as described here for efficacy against inflammatory markers for skin-soothing activities.

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Testing Tactics in Skin: Keratinocytes as Sensory Nociceptors

Humans value senses of touch and warmth while enjoying their surroundings but pain and itch are also part of this experience. The present column explores Transient Receptor Proteins (TRPs), how they sense pain and itch, and their potential application in skin care and anti-aging products.

Seppic released updated studies about its nutricosmetic, Sepibliss, a natural solution dedicated to ease sensitive skin.

Seppic Finds Sepibliss Nutricosmetic Benefits Sensitive Skin

Aligned with the market demand for sensitive skin products, Seppic has released updated clinical studies about its nutricosmetic, Sepibliss; a natural solution dedicated to ease sensitive skin.

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products based on their ingredients to educate consumers about how effective and potentially irritating products are.

What’s in My Jar Analyzes Product Efficacy and Irritant Potential

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products to educate consumers about how effective or potentially irritating products are.

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Words from Wiechers: Mediocre Mediocracy?

In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, cosmetic scientists are reminded to not just perform proper science, but also to communicate the results properly and in the right context to avoid misinterpretation—and misinformation.

The anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties of bakuchiol, a natural and gentler alternative to retinol, were demonstrated in skin, as was the efficacy of a natural turmeric lip balm.

Burt's Bees Proves Bakuchiol's Retinol-like and Turmeric's Anti-inflammatory Effects

Burt's Bees presented research during the virtual Integrative Dermatology Symposium proving bakuchiol's retinol-like activities for aging and sensitive skin, and turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits for lip care.

Unilever commissioned an in vitro study on its cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash that showed it could reduce the viral load of COVID-19 in users by 99%.

Unilever Reports CPC Mouthwash Reduces COVID-19 by 99%

Unilever commissioned an in vitro study on its cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash that showed it could reduce the viral load of COVID-19 in users by 99%.

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Colorescience Shows Iron Oxides Extend Blue Light Protection

A Colorescience product containing iron oxides, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide was shown to attenuate light in the HEV (blue) spectrum. Results were published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.