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Breakthrough Natural Active Delivers Anti-Redness, Anti-Inflammaging Potency (VIDEO)

For sensitive and reactive skin, harsh elements like the cold, heat and dry winds can lead to damaged skin. Click to watch the video.

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Genetic Mutations Open Doors to Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis may be caused by a single-gene mutation, according to new research published in Nature Genetics. Scientists believe the effects of the mutation could be partially corrected through glutamine supplementation.

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Oléos Launches Inflammaging Active

Oléos has its focus on organic and natural with its latest ingredient, which was tested in vitro and in vivo to help reduce skin redness and provide a soothing effect.

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Tattoo-removal Patch Offers ‘Tat’-ilizing Results

A clear, silicone patch is changing the tattoo removal game—Research in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine found that removal treatments using the patch could be almost three times as fast at traditional methods.

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Study Shines a (Black) Light on Melasma Detection

Black light can illuminate otherwise hidden melasma symptoms, according to research in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology. Researchers hope to encourage early detection of the condition.

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The New Bionic Reality: Imprinted Wearables

New dimensions in 3D printing are now possible thanks to a novel process developed at the University of Minnesota. Not only could this give surgical robots the sense of touch, it could embed the human skin with biometric monitoring capabilities.

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How Damaged is Hair? Part III: Better Defining the Problem

By identifying elements at the heart of technical issues in hair, product developers will uncover options to consider for improving its health and appearance. Completing our three-part series, this final piece on hair damage provides insight on new ideas and strategies for problematic hair.

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When the Dust Settles: Keratinocyte Differentiation is the Anti-pollution Solution

This article describes in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo models to examine the effects of PM in skin, with particular interest in a botanical extract to mitigate the described effects. Urban pollution including particulate matter (PM) can affect the skin barrier by inducing numerous cell stresses.

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New Data Supports Photo-Aging Active

Lipoid Kosmetik wants its customers to know their ingredients are valuable and truly efficient. The company has new data to support one of its botanical active's with results stemming from in vivo testing.

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Lipotec Receives Two COSMOS Approvals

Lipotec had its first COSMOS approval for not just one, but two ingredients. The standard tells consumers the ingredients are certified organic and natural and are trustworthy for cosmetics, in addition to having clearance for safety within the industry and the environment.

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Plant Cell Culture Explained (video)

Skin stem cells, plant stem cells, plant cell culture (PCC) … while reading on these topics, it can rapidly become confusing ... leaps are easy and frequent. Let’s have a look at how plant stem cells, through the PCC technology, can be a successful approach combining sustainability and innovation to produce cosmetics of the future.

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Methylene Blue—The Antioxidant Answer to Aging?

The antioxidant methylene blue may be the answer to slow down aging, according to new research from the University of Maryland. Scientists are already formulating products for consumer use with the chemical.

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How Damaged is Hair? Part II, Internal Damage

This article is part II in our series on hair damage. It explains the internal cortex structure of hair is not easily visible, and that various mechanical tests can yield different conclusions. Here, tests are described that can show changes to the internal cortex structure and their impact on hair’s mechanical properties.

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Study Targets Eczema Susceptibility at Its Source

New research points the finger at the protein filaggrin as the root cause of eczema susceptibility, with the possibility of drugs to treat the condition's causes on the horizon.

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Eczema Unrelated to Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D levels and eczema may not be as related as previous research has shown, according to a new study in PLOS Medicine.

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Ingredients Leave Hair Irresistible & Skin Revived

Givaudan has launched a couple new ingredients. One ingredient helps enhance hair in a variety of ways, while the other ingredient benefits skin in a holistic way.

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Korean Team Puts Their 'Finger' on the Next Nutricosmetic

The oral intake of Chinese ginger, otherwise known as fingerroot or Boesenbergia pandurata, was recently found to improve skin hydration, wrinkling and gloss. How? Read on to learn more.

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Don’t Count On Genetics, Sunscreens are the Best Bet

In a podcast with P&G scientists Frauke Neuser, Ph.D. and Rosemarie Osborne, Ph.D., Cosmetics & Toiletries learned about genetic studies in support of the Olay brand, and more. Following is an excerpt.