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Gattefossé Reveals Effects of Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Film Former Layering
Gattefossé analyzed the efficacy and sensory effects of sunscreens applied to skin on top of other products. Results suggest film formers are a key ingredient.
Method/Process
Eurofins, Vegan Society Develop Vegan Verification Program
The program allows manufacturers, brands and retailers to properly test products and label them as 100% vegan.
Testing
Fighting AGEs Formation: Upcycled Artichoke Inhibits Glycation, Increases Skin Firmness
Upcycling organic waste into cosmetics has been of interest for the growing sustainability trend—and artichoke, in particular, demonstrates anti-aging activities. Described herein is the development of an upcycled artichoke byproduct, which was tested for effects on skin glycation and elasticity.
Natural/Sustainable
[podcast] 'Natural' Redirect and Green Tea X Lotus Blue Light Protection
Consumers are demanding more from naturals, according to Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., of Burt's Bees—safety, efficacy and esthetics are just as important. In this podcast, Gunt describes this new direction and related work on green tea plus lotus for blue light protection. Listen now.
Claims/Labeling
Target Faces Class Action Suit Over Hand Sanitizer Claims
Target is facing charges of alleged breach of express warranty, among other accusations, that its hand sanitizer's claim to kill 99.99% of germs is false, according to the plaintiff.
Testing
Propanediol Caprylate: Shifting the Microbiome, Sebum Levels and Classic Approach to Dandruff
Propanediol caprylate was previously shown to deactivate
Malassezia
for dandruff control. In parallel, its effects to shift the balance of
Cutibacterium
and
Staphylococcus
in the scalp microbiome, and reduce dandruff and sebum are explored here.
Efficacy
Industry Insight: Testing the Most Efficient Color Shampoo/Conditioner Duos
In this "Industry Insight," Sabina Wizemann, senior chemist of the Health, Beauty and Environmental Sciences Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute has evaluated shampoo and conditioner pairs to identify the best performers for hair dye retention. In a recent interview, she explained how she tests these products, analyzes their efficacy and claims, and which duos exemplified the highest efficacy, compared with other products.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: In the Land of the Blind, the One-eyed Man is King
"Regulatory bodies claim that everything should be tested against a placebo, but they should also learn to see there is a difference between fundamental science and applied science," the late Johann Wiechers, Ph.D., writes, in this month's column. He also explains blinded studies.
Anti-aging/Face
Mary Kay Blends Retinol with TRPV1 Antagonist for Non-irritating Efficacy
During the 2021 SID virtual meeting, Mary Kay Inc., shared work combining the efficacy of retinol with botanicals to reduce its irritation; the company also announced it will fund four research grants related to skin health.
Literature/Data
Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Effects of CBD Confirmed in Keratinocytes
A study published in the
Journal of Natural Products
confirms the mechanism through which cannabidiol (CBD) exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions in human skin keratinocytes.
Literature/Data
[podcast] Hyper Hygiene and Future Directions for the Skin Microbiome
Continuing our discussion on what we know about the skin microbiome, this follow-up interview with Larry Weiss, M.D., of Symbiome, considers the impact of today's hyper-hygienic practices and looks to what's next for skin microbiome care. Listen now.
Efficacy
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Testing Color Retaining Shampoos and Conditioners
In this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, Michele Behrens, of
Cosmetics & Toiletries
, gained insights from Sabina Wizemann, senior chemist at the Good Housekeeping Institute, about the company's product testing and which products performed the best.
Actives
Triclosan Demonstrates Virucidal Activity Against COVID-19 Strain
"It is good news that triclosan proves to be virucidal against the SARS virus. It is an exciting discovery [as we face] COVID-19."
Sun Protection
‘Cleaning Up’ Sun Care: Natural Wax/Surfactant Blend for Sustainable Performance
Many clean beauty edicts emphasize the replacement of synthetic ingredients with sustainable and natural-derived materials wherever possible. Maintaining the same or better efficacy, however, poses a formulation challenge. This article explores the efficacy of multipurpose natural wax/surfactant blend to replace several traditional materials with one.
Anti-aging/Face
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Modeling and Mitigating Glycation in Skin
During the IFSCC 2020 event, Ka-Heng Lee, Ph.D., was presented the Henry Maso Award for developing a test model to screen materials for anti-glycation efficacy in skin. Learn more from Cosmetics R&D vlog entry.
Literature/Data
Skin Microbiome Manipulation as a Therapeutic Opportunity?
A review published in the
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal
explores the current state of the art in skin microbiome manipulation and transplantation for potential therapies.
Actives
Phyla Finds its Probiotic Phage Reduces
C. Acnes
In a clinical study, Phyla observed the effects of its Phortify Probiotic Serum, which contains probiotic live phage. Results revealed it reduced
C. acnes
and balanced the microbiome.
Efficacy
Lasting Impression: A Consumer-centric Approach to Measure Transfer-proof Lipstick
Described here is the development of a test method combining consumer input with instrumental measurements to assess the transfer-proof performance of lipsticks. Three lipsticks with varying transfer-resistance efficacy are then put to the test using this method.
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