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ECHA on Combining Animal Alternative Data to Assess Sensitization

The ECHA recently published guidance for REACH registrants on reliably combining different sources of animal alternative-derived test data to assess the skin sensitizing potential of chemicals.

The best poster award for, 'A Novel Technology for Cosmetic Transfer Prevention,' went to Tomomi Suga of L’Oréal (Japan).

IFSCC Awards Transfer Resistance, Gentle Touch, Psychological Anti-aging and More

From transfer-resistant cosmetics and scent-activated skin care, to a psychological approach to anti-aging, and a novel solid lipid nanoparticle + talc-based cosmetic excipient, the IFSCC 2021 Congress recognized some of the best and latest work in cosmetics research.

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AI Meets Metabolic Diagnostics for Precision Skin Care at SCC National

Personalized skin care can reach precision medicine levels when AI and machine lining are combined with imaging to assess several metabolic parameters. During the SCC Annual Meeting, Liyuan Ji will explain how.

Designing products to meet the unique needs of consumer with disabilities can translate to better product experiences for all. Join in this discussion to help move products in a more inclusive direction.

[updated] Virtual Roundtable: Inclusive Design for Universal Beauty

Gabriela Daniels of the London College of Fashion will participate in a virtual roundtable chat on inclusive design for universal beauty during Beauty Accelerate Virtual.

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Researchers Engineer Hydrogel-based Skin Substitute Complete with Rete Ridges

According to the authors, this work provides a simple and powerful way to mimic the structures of human skin and can contribute to skin tissue engineering and wound healing research.

The salon will provide in-house product evaluations that will assist in developing products with relevance and consumer acceptance in the sub-Saharan African market.

BASF Opens Skin and Hair Care Evaluation Salon in Nigeria

The salon will provide in-house evaluations to assist in developing products with relevance to and consumer acceptance in the sub-Saharan African market.

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Beauty Accelerate Virtual: Inclusive Design Means Better Beauty for All

Designing products to meet the unique needs of disabled consumers can translate to better product experiences for all. Hear more about this during our panel discussion at Beauty Accelerate Virtual—to be held Oct. 18-21, 2021.

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Neural Networks Predict Material Structures, Behaviors Faster

A recent interview on Phys.org with Argonne National Laboratory Engineer Mark Messner explores how neural networks in AI could be used to predict material structures, given preferred properties, some 2,000+ times faster than standard simulations.

Gattefossé studied the effects of sunscreen on skin that had layered products in order to analyze sensory and efficacy.

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.

Current in vivo data has underlined Crinipan PMC green to be as effective as conventional solutions for dandruff.

New Anti-dandruff Efficacy Data for Symrise's Crinipan PMC Green

Current in vivo data reportedly shows Crinipan PMC green to be as effective as conventional solutions for dandruff.

This complete program allows manufacturers, brands and retailers to properly test their products and label them as 100% vegan.

Eurofins, Vegan Society Develop Vegan Verification Program

The program allows manufacturers, brands and retailers to properly test products and label them as 100% vegan.

The Pistoia Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working to lower barriers to innovation in life science and healthcare R&D.

Survey Predicts AI, Blockchain, Emerging Tech will Receive Most Funding

In a recent survey, respondents predicted that emerging technologies including AI and blockchain, and startup biotech will be the biggest contributors to life science innovation post-pandemic.

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Moisturizer Penetration in Skin Revealed via Low-coherence Inferometry

Research published in the Russian journal Engineering describes a method to measure the penetration of gel moisturizers in skin in vivo via low-coherence interferometry.

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Sensing Epidermal Aging via Histone Variant H2A.J Biomarker

Research published in Aging and Mechanisms of Disease has identified the histone variant H2A.J as a biomarker to detect senescent cells in skin, which could uncover connections between cellular senescence and skin aging.

New data showed the efficacy of SymReboot L19 as a processed-probiotic scalp solution in shampoo.

Symrise Updates SymReboot L19 Dandruff Control Data

New data shows the efficacy of Symrise’s SymReboot L19 as a processed-probiotic scalp solution in shampoo, which was found to visibly reduce scalp dryness and dry dandruff flakes after 2 weeks.

Rahn has conducted updated studies with its moisturizing ingredients.

Rahn Presents Updated Results for Hydractin-LMF and Aquarich Moisturizers

Rahn has presented updated data from studies on its Hydractin-LMF and Aquarich moisturizing actives.

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Olfactory Receptors Could Indicate UV, Inflammatory Skin Damage

Research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences shows the expression of olfactory receptors in skin could be used to indicate UV and inflammation-induced barrier damage.

Gattefossé and BioMeca jointly developed a model of 3D dermal microtissue to study elastic properties in vitro.

Gattefossé x BioMeca Develop 3D Dermal Microtissue to Study Elasticity

Gattefossé and BioMeca jointly developed a 3D dermal microtissue model to study skin's elastic properties in vitro as a way to advance cosmetic anti-aging strategies.