KOSÉ to reveal how quantum computing can shape future cosmetics at PCHi 2026
KOSÉ Corporation is set to demystify quantum computing and discuss how this advanced technology can steer future cosmetics R&D during a conference session at Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2026.
The event is taking place from March 18 to 20 at Hangzhou Grand Convention & Exhibition Center, and will feature an expanded conference programme this year.
Ahead of PCHi, CosmeticsDesign-Asia spoke with Shun Obikane, Data Scientist, Data Science Group, Advanced Technology Research Laboratory at KOSÉ, to hear how advanced technologies like quantum computing-based algorithms could shape and accelerate cosmetic formulations.
Peptide-drug conjugate technology paves the way for advanced anti-photoageing solutions
Researchers from China and Singapore have developed a novel cosmetic ingredient that merges a collagen-mimicking peptide with caffeic acid, which has shown to significantly outperform traditional anti-ageing peptides.
The ingredient, called Caffeoyl hexapeptide-9 (CH-9), is a hybrid molecule that offers superior stability, skin penetration, and clinical results in restoring skin firmness.
Conducted by Shenzhen Winkey Technology, P&G Singapore Innovation Center, and Nanyang Technological University, the study demonstrated how peptide-drug conjugate (PDC) technology could solve long-standing hurdles in skin care formulation, such as poor peptide absorption and antioxidants’ chemical instability.
Himalayan seed waste provides new natural solution for green cosmetic stabilisers
Residue from the seed of the Prinsepia utilis Royle plant can be repurposed as a natural stabiliser for green emulsions, say researchers in China.
While the plant is known for its edible oil, the extraction process typically leaves behind a substantial amount of solid residue that were discarded as agricultural waste.
Beyond its role as a stabiliser, the researchers found that Prinsepia utilis Royle seed powder was naturally rich in polyphenols and polysaccharides, and can add significant therapeutic value to cosmetic formulations.
Dry skin linked to systemic lipid imbalance, not simple deficiency: China study
New research from China revealed that low-hydration skin was not simply the result of a lipid shortage, but is characterised by systemic lipidomic dysregulation. This means that the skin overproduces certain lipids in a failed attempt to repair its own barrier.
The study, conducted by researchers from Meyer Bio-Medicine Co and Shandong University, suggested that the beauty industry may need to rethink its approach to treating dry skin.
According to the authors, the findings offer a novel systems biology perspective on skin barrier function and hydration mechanisms, providing a critical theoretical foundation and potential biomarkers for developing innovative skin care strategies that target the lipid metabolic network to alleviate skin dryness and delay ageing.
Novel blend boosts melatonin, fights ageing on four fronts: Proya Cosmetics-funded study
A study in China has discovered an ingredients blend containing lavender flower extract (Lavandula angustifolia) and dipeptide-4 (LA-DP4) that significantly boosts the skin’s natural production of melatonin.
The research team also confirmed that the novel blend offered a comprehensive, four-pronged approach to anti-ageing by simultaneously addressing oxidative stress, glycation damage, declining cellular renewal, and the disruption of the skin’s internal clock.
The findings could advance the understanding of in vitro and ex vivo efficacy testing methods for these properties, aiding cosmeceutical development.
