Formulation & Science

Prescripted and personalised: dermaviduals helps NZ’s netballers cope with premature skin ageing

18-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Premature ageing and impaired skin barrier function are some of the common conditions faced by netballers, according to bespoke skin care brand dermaviduals, which is the official skin care and make up supplier of Silver Ferns - New Zealand’s national...

Visual journey: Kao develops non-invasive technique to study blood vessels and capillaries in deep skin tissue

17-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

The research arm of Kao Corporation has developed a non-invasive method that can quantitatively analyse physiological changes in blood vessels and capillaries in deep skin tissue, which it said was crucial in studying skin health.

Restoring skin microbiome long-term: SG clean beauty brand Sigi Skin launches probiotic sheet mask

16-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore-based clean beauty brand Sigi Skin has recently released Tea-Tox, a probiotic sheet mask with hydrating, soothing and anti-pollution properties, selling 500 boxes in its first two weeks of sales.

Mouthwash against SARS-CoV-2? Unilever's 'very promising' prelim study opens door to more research

12-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Unilever has communicated promising preliminary findings on research it commissioned for the use of Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash as a preventative measure against viral transmission of COVID-19.

Spot of bother: Pola Chemicals research studies why pigmentation most likely to form on cheeks

12-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

New research by Japanese firm Pola Chemicals Industries clarifies why pigmentation spots are most likely to appear on the cheek, compared to other areas on the face.

‘Hand care is skin care’: Skin Inc develops ‘world’s first’ duo-chamber hand serum and sanitiser

10-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore homegrown firm Skin Inc has developed what it believes to be the world’s first hand serum and sanitiser duo product to kill bacteria and viruses at the same time as nourishing the skin.

Just mix it: Pola Chemicals develops new emulsifier to tap into rising DIY beauty trend

10-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese firm Pola Chemicals Industries has developed M-Polymer, a new emulsifier that it claims will make it easier for consumers to enjoy do-it-yourself (DIY) cosmetic products.

Colourless and odourless: Forestwise aims to tap on demand for sustainable ingredients in Japan, South Korea with refined Illipe butter

09-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Dutch supplier Forestwise has developed an odourless and colourless version of Illipe butter that it believes will be in high demand among Asian cosmetic companies seeking out sustainable and ethically sourced natural ingredients.

White biotech perfumery will ‘continue to grow’ as sustainable demands rise: Mini Review

03-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Use of white biotechnology to improve essential oils and natural extracts in fragrances continues to evolve as industry looks to plug increasing demand for sustainable ingredients, finds a mini review.

Skin immunity and vitality: New Shiseido study clarifies crucial role of Langerhans cells in skin

03-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

A new joint research by the Shiseido Company and the Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC) have found a way to prevent the decrease of Langerhans cells to maintain the skin’s immunity and vitality.

A new shot: POLA to launch new and improved version of best-selling anti-ageing serum

26-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

Pola Orbis Holdings subsidiary POLA Inc will launch a ‘new and improved’ version of its best-selling Wrinkle Shot serum in January next year to expand its market share in the high-end category.

Functional fabrics: New research paper explores how biofunctional textiles can prevent 'maskne'

21-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

A new research letter by Singapore-based dermatologist has proposed the best way to design protective face masks that will prevent maskne.

Nano revolution: Kiwi firm says nanotech platform is up to 150% more effective at delivering actives into skin

21-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

New Zealand firm Revolution Fibres claims that its ActivLayr platform is more effective at delivering actives into the dermis compared to conventional cream or gel formulations.

Covid-19 lasts on skin for 9 hours, but ethanol sanitiser inactivates in 15 seconds – Japan scientists

19-Oct-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing the COVID-19 outbreak was found to survive on human skin for as long as nine hours, although it can be inactivated by ethanol within 15 seconds.

Social media woes? Cosmetic brands ‘cannot govern' spread of information, claims study

15-Oct-2020 By Kacey Culliney

A study analysing Sephora and Ulta Beauty’s Twitter activity and networks has suggested cosmetic brands only have limited control over communications within their networks, opening up important points of discussion for industry, the researchers say.