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Compounding the damage from mechanical, thermal and chemical alterations of hair, environmental exposure from UV, humidity and pollution further degrades the weakened fiber.

Remediating Hair Damage Through Hair Care Formulation Architectures

This article explores technologies and formulations to remediate various types of hair damage. Examples include hair bonding technologies, sulfate-free shampoos, repair conditioners and leave-in treatments; in vitro efficacy tests also are described.

This article proposes the expansion of women’s intimate care with novel products, reflecting on similar trends in skin care. Further, it details potential biological targets during women's life stages and offers ingredient ideas and prototype formulas.

‘Skinification’ of Intimate Area Care and V Beauty

This article proposes the expansion of women’s intimate care with novel products, reflecting on similar trends in skin care. Further, it details potential biological targets during women's life stages and offers ingredient ideas and prototype formulas.

Transdermal microneedle patches enable active ingredients to bypass the slow diffusional process across the stratum corneum’s barrier to reach directly into the deeper skin layers.

How Dissolving HA Microneedles Change Before/After Application

Dissolvable microneedles have gained popularity to overcome the skin barrier and deliver actives. Here, SEM was used to evaluate changes that occur to microneedles upon application. The results could provide claims and regulatory classification insights.

This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.

Formulas, New Ingredients/Safety, South Korean Standards, India Rules 2020 and More

This article provides regulatory updates primarily in China and India, as well as Thailand and South Korea. Topics include formula submissions, new ingredients/safety, Korean standards, India cosmetics rules and more.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a few exceptions, has no requirements for cosmetics to be labeled with either a manufacturing date, “best by” use date or PAO. Manufacturers are held responsible for making sure their products are safe.

Lessons in Labeling from Gefilte Fish

This article discusses manufacturing and expiration date regulations that should be incorporated into the cosmetics industry. The ideas for these regulations are inspired by a jar of gefilte fish eaten by the author.

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Expert Opinions on Wellness and Femcare: Beyond Basic, Hydrating, Holistic, Healthier and Sustainable

Beyond intimate care and sexual wellness, the combined effects of growing female empowerment, “down-there” de-stigmatization and self-care awareness have contributed to the growing recognition that wellness is a multidimensional whole.

The intimate wellness market has great potential and will only continue to expand (despite the anticipated economic slowdown), supported by further education, category normalization and shelf expansion on the retail side.

Dynamics and Trends in the Female Intimate Care and Wellness Market

A natural extension of self-care, female intimate care been enlightened by changing consumer attitudes, body positivity and more. Mariia Tarakanova, marketing director of Reckitt’s Intimate Wellness U.S. Market, explains in this exclusive interview.

Shifts toward the normalization of female intimate care and wellness have awakened new opportunities for cosmetics R&D. In this edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries, female intimate care and V-beauty are featured front and center.

Creative Awakening for Female Intimate Care

Women’s intimate care has been a “sleeper” category for decades but recently, this private part of the industry has become a more public discussion. We hope our latest issue awakens your creative energy to inspire new products for this sector and others.

The vagina is a dynamic ecosystem, with microbiota comprising more than 200 bacterial species influenced by genes, ethnic background and environmental-behavioral factors.

The Vaginal Microbiome and Female Health – Formulating Considerations

The vaginal microbiome (VMB) influences female health and is affected by intrinsic and extrinsic factors throughout a woman’s lifespan, described here. When formulating vaginal area care products, it is important to consider these factors and the VMB.

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Olive squalane vs synthetic squalane Q&A : exploring key questions

Olive squalane or Synthetic squalane? Delve into common topics surrounding the squalane market, discover SOPHIM's expertise and perspectives on security of supply, raw materials and market dynamics. Understand why olive squalane is relevant!

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Hair “skinification”: bond repair and natural cationic conditioning active

Kerashaft technology: biotech Hair care specialties specific for disulphide bonds repair and natural conditioning specialties including a cutting edge probiotic derived cationic active.

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Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for Effective Personal Care Bioactives

With our Responsibly Active program, BASF is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable personal care solutions. Our bioactive Nephoria®, is an example of our dedication to creating ingredients that are beneficial for people and environment.

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Benefits of Sustainable and Organic Candelilla in Cosmetics

Discover the benefits of organic candelilla wax in beauty products. From moisturize and create a protective layer to provide shine and consistency, this sustainable alternative is a game-changer. Meet Multiceras' commitment to responsible extraction.

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RetiLife™, the first sustainable alternative to synthetic retinol

Givaudan unveils RetiLife™, a molecule for anti-ageing and a breakthrough evolution for the cosmetic industry. This new active ingredient is a pioneering 100% natural-origin retinol crafted through biotech.

In a world where societal beauty norms can lead to dissatisfaction and disapproval of one's own appearance, research presented by Ayuna demonstrated the transformative effect of skin care on our mental well-being.

Exploring Daily Facial Massage at IFSCC 2023

Poster presentations brought together innovators and researchers from the cosmetics industry to unveil first studies on the transformative effects of massage, and focused in this instance on improved skin concerns, sleep patterns and mental well-being.

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V/WA,™ Discover Alteromonas Lipotrueae

Discover V/WA™ a fully vertically integrated active ingredient from a new identified Alteromonas strain: Alteromonas lipotrueae.

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Are Your Formulations Affecting DNA Methylation?

Determine how active ingredients and finished formulations impact DNA methylation produced by stressors such as UV, blue light and diesel particulate matter with DNA Methylation Services from Genemarkers.

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Skinhairgium® Bio: A natural high-performing active ingredient for skin & hair wellness

Skinhairgium® BIO, rich in peptides & sugars, derived from Maca roots, is a high-performing ingredient for hair (growth, strength) and skin (anti-wrinkle, radiance). Developed by Laboratoires Expanscience, with a Fair-Trade certification, it addresses hai

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