Scientists have characterised the molecular effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on skin cells, highlighting antioxidant promise for use in topical skin care products to treat diseases like atopic dermatitis.
The team behind an alternative animal testing device, “skin-on-a-chip”, is forming new start-up to commercialise the product and offer its services to the cosmetic industry.
A joint research program between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Proctor & Gamble has developed a universal scale to quantitatively assess paediatric skin health based on its microbiota.
Medical cannabis company Bod Australia and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have identified a new solution to guard the skin against the ageing process.
Hair care is everything the Latin American cosmetic and personal market, dominating sales in the region for both cultural reasons and the fact a lot of Latin hair types need extra care.
Scalp care is set to be the next big trend in the ‘haircare revolution’, according to the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore (SCSS), which will showcase new developments in this area to drive product innovation.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring vegan collagen, silk protein derived from textile wastewater, biodegradable sheet masks and more.
Last week, Bausch Health Companies announced that a New Drug Application for tazarotene acne treatment lotion filed by the company’s skin health business, Ortho Dermatologics, was accepted by the US FDA. If approved, the lotion would be the first of its...
Frontier Research Center (FRC), the rFrontier Research Center (FRC), the research and development arm of Pola Orbis, is joining forces with the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) to understand why and how blemishes form in people of Asian heritage,...
The Biological Science Laboratories and Skin Care Products Research Laboratories of Kao Corporation claims to have discovered a relationship between the skin barrier and UVB-induced erythema.
Kao has developed a new approach to better understand sensory changes when cosmetics are applied on the skin, paving the way for a new approach to product development.
Ultra-natural has taken hold across several beauty and personal care categories and fine fragrance will eventually make its mark with the right innovation and transparency focus, says a Firmenich executive.
Avoiding palm oil all together instead of opting for sustainable palm usage is not the solution to achieving sustainable personal care, as alternatives could carry even more severe results, according to a Croda director.
We spoke Dr. Chris Callewaert, a post doctoral researcher from the University of Ghent, to find out how is research into skin microbiome has taken him to the far flung corners of the earth.
Croda International says it is committing to reducing its greenhouse gases for its worldwide operations in line with its Science Based Targets initiative.
Dr Oliver Worsley, Co-Founder of Sequential explores how whole genome sequencing expects to revolutionise skin microbiome following its innovative transformation on gut microbiome.
Thailand hopes to tap into the burgeoning natural and organic beauty market with its local rice innovations, with one insider believing it will be the next major “beauty trend and movement”.
Plastic-free glitter firm Bioglitter believes certification is essential to re-educate consumers about biodegradability and remove widespread confusion in the market.
South Korean cosmetics firm Daebong Life Science debuted its natural oils developed especially for clean beauty products at this the recent in-cosmetics Korea show.
Greentech was at in-cosmetics Korea this year to mark the official launch of its new anti-hair loss active ingredient, Hairiline, that claims to prevent hair loss and boost hair density.
Res Pharma Industriale has scooped the Functional Ingredient Gold Award at in-cosmetics Korea for its sustainable silk protein, Moripure Silk Aqua, which is derived from textile wastewater.
Nexgen Biotech claims that its bioengineered synthetic spider venom and botulinum toxin (BTX) alternative product have ‘huge potential’ for cosmetics markets in Korea and beyond, covering areas from anti-ageing to wound-healing.
French firm Expanscience Laboratiores’ has showcased its new microalgae-derived peptide at in-cosmetics Korea, claiming the product can protect skin from inflammation and allergens.
Incospharm has launched an autophagy-inducing active that restores the skin’s hydrolipidic film to tackle acne at the recent in-cosmetics Korea trade show. Sebodulin is the latest in Incospharm’s portfolio of autophagy-activating peptides.
CEO of Geltor sees plenty of opportunities for its new vegan collagen and is planning to use Korea as a springboard to expand further into Asia-Pacific.
Australian research has found that applying the pulp that surrounds a coffee bean was significantly more effective in helping wounds heal than simply letting nature take its course.
Taiwan-based cosmetics firm Corum has launched a new ingredient that it believes offers a holistic approach to skin recovery at this year’s in-cosmetics Korea trade show.
Cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax is tapping into the microbiome trend with a new anti-ageing microbiome skin care range, which it plans to release in the second half of this year.
A unique pharmacy-backed trial, one of the largest medical studies of its kind ever undertaken in New Zealand, has shown that honey derived from New Zealand's kānuka trees is as effective in healing cold sores as pharmaceutical anti-viral treatments.
Sensient has developed four new all-natural red pigments made from superfoods, with the firm showcasing a range of lip products at this week’s in-Cosmetics Korea exhibition.
This week’s two-day Cosmetics Design Summit on Skin Care Microbiome Innovation concluded with a panel discussion to explore whether the microbiome trend is a fad or here for the long-term. The consensus was unanimous…
The Bioscience Laboratory of Kao Corporation has claimed to have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring human RNA after researchers discovered its presence in sebum.
This week the algae beauty brand announced its new product formulation and marketing strategy, adding the on-trend ‘vegan’ qualifier to its already of very contemporary list of designations: marine, biotech, naturally derived, etc.
We round up of our most-read news pieces on Japan, featuring Intercos’ Japan expansion, Kewpie’s new egg-based ingredient, Shiseido’s ambitious new targets and more.
Each year, the formulation technology company hosts pop-up events in Paris, New York, and LA to showcase their unique microfluidic tech as well as a concept-of-the-year. Capsum’s innovation for 2019 is a self-contained facility where botanical ingredients...
Japanese firm Glico says domestic success for its skin care ingredient Bioglycogen - an enzymatically synthesized corn starch-based glycogen - has prompted it to explore export opportunities.
Japanese firm Kao Corporation claims to have found a way to evaluate UV-induced skin damage by measuring ultraweak photons emitted from the body called biophotons.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring Kewpie’s egg-based collagen booster, the cosmetic potentials of mangosteen extract and more.
An article on the dynamics of collective bubble collapse, published last month in the online peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports, outlines 2 mechanisms by which foams collapse and proposes a next research approach to discover how to formulate more...
Ichimaru Pharcos has developed an organic anti-ageing ingredient, SpringMint, to tackle skin thinning, which it believes is set to be one of the new buzzwords in the anti-ageing category.
Kao’s chemical division has created two new hair care solutions, which it believes taps into two of the most pressing demands from Japanese consumers – namely products with anti-ageing benefits and more mild properties.
Researcher and founder of ATOPALM, Dr Raymond Park, has developed a compound that mimics the health effects of endocannabinoids to ease the inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis.
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