Testing > Method/Process | Cosmetics & Toiletries

This review first assesses the methods used to quantify 1,4-dioxane in surface water and drinking water, then extends the assessment to more complex commercially available products.

How to Ensure Cleansers Comply with Growing 1,4-Dioxane Regulations

A recent review in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents explores means of measuring 1,4-dioxane levels in cleansers in order to comply with increasing ppm restrictions set by various U.S. states.

Studies have demonstrated that wild teasel could be a natural source of bioactive compounds, particularly phenolics and iridoids, and have confirmed its high potential for the cosmetic industry. For example, teasel features strong antioxidant activity, especially in leaf extracts

DNA Metabarcoding Tracks Traceability of Naturals: Wild Teasel Case Study

Genemarkers Ct2209 Lead

Next-generation Sequencing for Personal Care Product Development

What if The Rules of Fighting Acne Have Changed?

What if The Rules of Fighting Acne Have Changed?

What if the rules of fighting acne have changed? Dendriclear™ selectively targets acneic C. acnes strains to recover a healthier microbiome and reduce the appearance of acne lesions.

The authors believe that adding the properties of a wide range of commercial sunscreens to the system database will increase the rate of appropriate sunscreen usage by customers.

AmorePacific, Hanyang Univ. Dynamically Visualize UV Dose on SPF-protected Skin

Work by AmorePacific and Hanyang University, Seoul, published in Skin Research & Technology, reveals a dynamic approach to visualize UV dose based on MED, weather, outdoor activity, etc., on SPF-protected skin.

High-throughput screening, AI and modeling, and other digital tools are ramping up the pace of new cosmetic ingredient technology discovery and product development. Learn more at Beauty Accelerate 2022.

Beauty Accelerate 2022: Tech x Beauty to Accelerate R&D Innovation

The session will inspire attendees by considering the ways emerging technologies can make innovation more efficient while rendering brands nimble enough to respond to shifting consumer and supply chain realities.

Frictional properties can affect application, finish, UV protection, etc.

Friction Dynamics Characterize Cosmetic Dispersion Function, Utility

Research published in the Journal of Oleo Science describes a sinusoidal motion friction evaluation system applied to artificial skin to evaluate cosmetic dispersions.

The model accurately predicted skin permeability and the speed of the UHPLC method could classify it as a high-throughput approach.

Test Model Developed to Predict Skin Permeability of Compounds

A test model published in the Journal of Chromatography A uses retention on octadecyl, cholesterol-bonded and immobilized artificial membrane columns to accurately predict the skin permeability of compounds.

Research by DSM has led to a new scientific breakthrough whereby it is now possible to produce vitamin A using a specially developed strain of yeast that converts a renewable carbon source into vitamin A.

DSM Testing World's First Fully Bio-based Vitamin A

Application testing is now underway with the first selected customers and representative material is available for sampling ahead of a commercial-scale production and a full launch in early 2023.

The author proposes an approach to gather more information from the initial EM image that is then evaluated with the gray-scale EM data as a false-color overlay.

Color Electron Microscopy to Blaze a New Trail in Cellular Imaging

A thesis paper from the University of Groningen describes a technique to collect additional data from electron microscopy to create a false color overlay that visualizes and identifies how human cells degrade, organize cargo and more.

There remains an unmet need for a robust and reliable method to standardize the pollution protection factor measurement of any composition for use as a tool to assess/grade cosmetics based on their efficacy.

Patent Pick: Unilever Standardizes Pollution Protection Factor for Cosmetics

Unilever discloses a method to standardize the measurement of a pollution protection factor (PPF) for cosmetic compositions in a recent European patent.

To assess the potential of citizen science for skin microbiome research, the work described here used a consumer test kit deployed in a pilot study of 59 participants to collect data. The results of a case study and more are outlined.

Citizen Science for Skin Microbiome Research—A 'Microbiome-friendly' Case Study

To assess the potential of citizen science for skin microbiome research, the work described here used a consumer test kit deployed in a pilot study of 59 participants to collect data. The results of a case study and more are outlined.

The invention will allow users to know the status of their indigenous skin bacteria on-site, leading to a new beauty service.

Shiseido to Launch Skin Bacteria Measuring Service Based on Novel PCR Method

Shiseido has co-developed a method and device to measure the amount and balance of a consumer's indigenous skin bacteria simply and quickly. The company will use the approach to provide a high value-added, in-store experience and new beauty service.

Martin Baraibar, CEO, OxiProteomics, presented on the need for reliable biomarkers of skin longevity.

Cosmetic Claims Put to the Test at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

A full day of conferences and conversations at NY SCC Suppliers' Day reiterated recent trends in cosmetics R&D, e.g., sustainability, transparency, efficacy, etc., but also underlined the critical need to substantiate such claims with solid science.