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IFSCC Winners: Hair Muscle Anti-aging in 4D, Vascularized Skin Model and Odor-inhibiting Fragrance
Next-gen imaging shows hair muscles prevent skin sagging. Advanced vascularized skin modeling predicts skin absorption. And, an olfactory receptor assay finds fragrances to inhibit odor production. These papers won top honors during the IFSCC Congress.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: What You Say is What You Get
This installment of "Words from Wiechers" explores what we see and say about cosmetic products, and cautions to not make “conclusions” that are simply that—conclusions, without underlying science.
Literature/Data
pH vs. Damage, Conditioning and Floc Control: Hair Repair and Care Literature
Businesses are finding unique paths to recover from the COVID-19 crisis and hair care market conditions are expected to improve by early 2021. In relation, we offer the following brief literature review of hair damage, care and repair research to support this positive market direction.
Efficacy
BASF Develops Tests to Verify Anti-pollution Product Efficacy
BASF has developed a multifaceted approach to test the ability of products to protect skin against environmental pollution. The in vivo and in vitro tests target four core mechanisms of action: anti-adhesion, removability, anti-penetration and cleansing.
Anti-aging/Face
Sederma Finds PoreTect Improves Asian Skin Firmness, Texture
In a clinical evaluation of Chinese panelists, Sederma found that a cream containing its PoreTect ingredient imparted smoother, firmer and less shiny skin.
Efficacy
Path Uncovered to Create Dermal Papilla-like Cells and Advance Hair Follicle Growth
Researchers from a group of universities in China have uncovered an approach to convert dermal fibroblasts into dermal papilla cell-like cells to advance hair follicle regeneration.
Testing
Mitigating 'Maskne:' Boldo to Balance Sebum, Bacteria and Redness in Acneic Skin
Peumus boldus
(boldo) extract was tested for effects on sebum production,
S. aureus
growth and
C. acnes
lipase activity in vitro, as well as on skin redness in vivo. This work aimed to develop a natural ingredient to control sebum, inhibit microbes and their activity, and reduce redness in acne-αfflicted skin.
Testing
Omni Antioxidant: Acetyl Zingerone Scavenges/Quenches Reactive Species, Selectively Chelates Iron
Daily exposure to environmental stress keeps skin under a persistent burden from excess ROS. This drives premature skin aging. The present article explores the multiple effects of a single ingredient, acetyl zingerone, to proactively manage excess ROS production via chemical and physical paths.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Researchers Develop Device to Evaluate Blue Light Harm
Amorepacific’s R&D Center has recently published the reportedly first clinical evaluation method analyzing blue light and a way to screen the harmful effects of blue light on the skin.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'?
In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn about a metric to evaluate cosmetic science and related claims: The Baloney Detection Kit.
Skin Care
[video]
C&T
Virtual Article: Hand Hygiene and Disease Prevention
This "virtual article" explores the upcoming September 2020 feature, “State of the Art: Hand Hygiene and Disease Prevention,” in a video interview with co-authors Margaret Lochhead, Ph.D., and Bob Lochhead, Ph.D. Watch now.
Skin Care
Pneuma Nitric Oxide-generating Serum Shown to Improve Acne and Scarring
A pilot study published in the
International Journal of Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta
describes how a topical nitric oxide-generating serum reduced active pustules, comedones and scarring by reducing inflammation and keratinization in acne.
Literature/Data
Low pH Enhances Niacinamide-induced Cellular Autophagy
P&G researchers have published findings about the effects of pH on the ability of niacinamide to induce autophagy markers in skin.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Cosmetic
Idols
In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn that while proper branding and marketing are a prerequisite for initial success, it is the consumer experience and satisfaction that will drive resale and ultimate success of a product.
Method/Process
Testing Tactics in Hair: Beyond Biology—Why African Hair is Fragile*
The remarkable shape of African hair can lead to a variety of issues for the wearer. High on this list is a marked propensity for breakage, and efforts to minimize this result in unique hair-related habits and practices. This article describes recent measurement advances that shed much needed light on the reasons for these issues.
Efficacy
Dual Defense: Protecting and Repairing Hair Holistically, Inside and Out
Cumulative stress encountered by hair during daily grooming causes breakage and other forms of damage. This paper presents a holistic approach to protect hair from within and without by targeting the cortex and cuticle sheath. Fatigue testing and other assessments are carried out to determine efficacy.
Method/Process
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Testing Products in a Socially Distanced Reality
In this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, Anne Charpentier, CEO of Skinobs, a digital platform of product testing companies, describes the impact of COVID-19 on cosmetic product testing and discusses how companies are able to move forward. Watch now.
Efficacy
Melatonin: An Ancient Protector for Modern Skin Care
Melatonin evolved in response to ROS exposure throughout the ages as an innate defense for organisms to protect themselves. Due to its anti-inflammatory and protective properties, melatonin is being used more often in skin care, and several assays can demonstrate its efficacy.
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