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[podcast] The Next-generation Retinoid

Retinol has proven anti-aging benefits, but also drawbacks. However, according to Tom Mammone, Ph.D., of The Estée Lauder Cos. and Clinique Labs, a new retinoid ester could bridge this divide. Listen now!

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Ones to Watch: Beth Gyurke

Our "Ones to Watch" series features up-and-comers in and around cosmetics R&D who have limited experience but unlimited potential. In this edition, meet Elizabeth (Beth) Gyurke, who is an associate research scientist in Amway's imaging and measurement lab.

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Safeguarding Squalene: Lemon Myrtle Antioxidant for Pollution Protection and Oleostasis

Squalene becomes easily oxidized when exposed to pollution and UV radiation, which promotes skin inflammation, the production of poor-quality sebum, comedogenesis and wrinkling. Lemon myrtle leaf extract neutralizes squalene oxidation and can protect all ethnic skin types from environmentally induced oily skin, restoring oleostasis.

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Editor's Note: A Peek into Bath and Shower Care

This month, we peek into the bath/shower scene—in a wholesome way, with a focus on issues fundamental to bath and body care. From sensory experiences, and cleansing and protecting skin, to reducing shine and acne, and more. We even spritz in a fragrance refresher.

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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.

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Is Your Microbiology Lab FDA-compliant? Part I: Personnel, Facilities and Equipment

This two-part article provides an overview of areas relevant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) inspection of cosmetic microbiology laboratories. Part II will appear in our July 2018 edition.

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Nano-sized Discovery Reveals Enormous Seasonal Skin Treatment Potential

The results of a new study suggest climate can affect the skin on biochemical and ultrastructural levels. This provides new pieces to the puzzle of seasonal differences in xerosis and dermatitis.

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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.

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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.

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[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.

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Wesource Launch Illuminates Skin's Autophagy Potential

Derived from a concentrated extract of sugars from the rhizomes of butterfly ginger, the new Sakadikium ingredient acts upon the cell's autophagy processes of maintenance and detoxification.

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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.

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New Exhibitors at in-cosmetics: Trade Associations and Media

Nearly 800 exhibitors will grace the in-cosmetics Global show floor this month. Where do you start? Why not the newcomers? Here, we've highlighted new entries under the "Trade Association and Media" category.

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[podcast] Microbiome Interactions, Part II: External Forces

How do external forces or topical agents affect our skin microbiome? In part II of our podcast series on microbiome interactions, Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., of Amway and Malcolm Kendall, of Microbiome Insights, share what's known and what's not. Listen now!

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Editor's Note: Elementary Beauty

As I write this on Pi Day, I’m feeling philosophical. In essence, the quest for physical beauty implicates three main processes: protecting, nurturing/maintaining and adorning our physical being. This issue encompasses several of these and looks to what's next.

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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.

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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.

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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.