Don’t tell Mexico, but Australian scientists might be about to use the agave plant for something other than tequila…namely environmentally friendly fuel and hand sanitiser.
South Korea’s Cosmax has partnered with Seoul National University (SNU) to launch a research and development centre dedicated to developing ‘next generation’ beauty and health technologies it can commercialise.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a microbiome balancing formula using a prebiotic binder for lotions, body washes, deodorants and toothpastes, among other products.
Ingredients company Lucas Meyers Cosmetics will be launching an active that targets the root cause of skin dryness to provide an immediate moisturising effect.
The Shiseido Company has developed a new foundation formula that claims to provide the high coverage of a solid foundation with a natural finish it likens to stockings.
Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.
Givaudan Active Beauty has developed a new highlighter imbued with skin care ingredients such as prebiotics in order to cater to the growing demand for all-in-one beauty products in APAC.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.
Amorepacific has unveiled new research and development site to advance its research into a particular probiotic strain found in green tea leaves cultivated on its farm in Jeju Island, South Korea.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring Kao Corp’s perfumery research, a study on why skin creams cause a rash, sustainable bug-based chitosan and more.
Fragrance design must be reimagined to focus on brand purpose and conscious consumerism from the start, and leveraging big data to do this will be increasingly important, says Firmenich.
Japanese fragrance firm Aroma Trove has observed a swell of interest in its fruit waters as demand for more gentle, sensitive skin-friendly products intensifies.
A new study from the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) could potentially be an important component in creating more efficient lip care products.
Allergic skin reactions can be caused by many different chemical compounds found in skincare creams, cosmetics and other topical consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious…until now.
