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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
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.
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.
Literature/Data
Lauder Findings on Sirtuins, Stress and Eucalyptus
New findings highlight the importance of sirtuins in skin cell activity, how they relate to environmental signals and circadian rhythm, plus the antioxidant efficacy of eucalyptus.
Literature/Data
Green Tea EGCG: Now with Moisture Benefits
The powerful antioxidant properties of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea are legendary. What's not are their skin-hydrating and moisturizing benefits, as new findings from AmorePacific and Sungkyunkwan University, in Korea, suggest.
Natural/Sustainable
Planting Ideas: Upcycled Rubber Seed Offers a Renewable Cosmetic Ingredient
The sustainable utilization of by-products from the para rubber production industry is presented here for cosmetics. Experiments confirmed the safety of para rubber seed oil, in addition to antioxidant and skin-lightening efficacies.
Natural/Sustainable
Raspberry Could Ride Anti-pollution to the Top
Raspberry is trending, not only for its impact on skin erythema and melanin, but for repair and antioxidant benefits. It's in the perfect position to ride the anti-pollution trend to the top.
Efficacy
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.
Color Cosmetics
Leveling Up: Passion Fruit Drives Color Cosmetics Into New Dimensions
Passion fruit seed extract is shown to exhibit antioxidant, skin whitening and sun protection capabilities in color cosmetics. This novel, natural and sustainable source for cosmetic actives demonstrates a near totality of claims for formulators and marketers.
Testing
Securing Skin: Polysaccharides Deliver Anti-pollution Protection
The present work tests the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of cosmetic polysaccharides for anti-pollution benefits. Air pollution is rising and can negatively impact skin. As such, anti-pollution cosmetics are trending.
SPF/Sun
Sunscreen Saga Continues, Thanks to EWG
The FDA and PCPC came to the industry's defense this week, when the Environmental Working Group called out sunscreen makers for adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients to products, to allegedly "mask" signs of sunburn and falsify SPF ratings.
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.
Actives
Clinical Tests Confirm Acetyl Zingerone Counters Wrinkles, Redness and Pigmentation
Researchers have demonstrated the clinical efficacy of acetyl zingerone, derived from ginger, to treat wrinkles, pigmentation and redness in an anti-aging cream. Previous work showed its chemical effects, which support these observations.
Efficacy
Shrinking Pores at Their Core: Gallic Acid Derivate Controls ROS and Sebum Factors
This study proposes a unique molecule derived from gallic acid to prevent enlarged and clogged facial pores. The ingredient is partly activated by the microbiome and protects against oxidative stress and excess sebum—two key factors at the core of enlarged pores.
Testing
Kunming Institute Brands Dendrobium with Dr. Plant, Uncovers Milkweed's Potential
Researchers at The Kunming Institute of Botany in China have uncovered natural compounds with real skin care potential. While Dr. Plant teamed up to bring dendrobium to market, new findings in milkweed present brands new opportunities.
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.
Anti-aging/Face
Anti-aging Safely: Bakuchiol for Skin-building Benefits
"Bakuchiol being non-irritating, as opposed to retinoic acid (which can cause irritation), is really the differentiating factor and what’s cause for excitement with this study."
Efficacy
[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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