Modules, a new skin care brand from Singapore, is aiming to make personalised skin care with prescription-level active ingredients accessible for the masses.
A recent study has revealed some insights into the impact of COVID-19 on skin-related issues, which is of interest in manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care industries seeking to provide consumers with potential product solutions...
Personal care major Unilever has developed a low-cost topical formula that delivers a fresh, young and lively look to the skin via a blend of vitamin C and olivine extract.
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has updated its signature microbiome complex with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics and plans to steadily expand it to other products in its range
Japan-based KINS plans to make Singapore its global headquarters as it ventures regionally while building its R&D capabilities and skin data to develop products targeting Asian consumers.
It is time for beauty to ditch the ‘anti-ageing’ discourse and instead opt for positive and holistic messaging and innovation that takes a preventative and celebratory approach to ageing, say executives from L’Oréal, Unilever and Beautystreams.
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Supplements containing colourless carotenoids offer promise as a dietary intervention for photoprotection and wider skin health at a time when consumers are increasingly turning to inside-out strategies, finds a review.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson is working with biotech specialist Sequential Skin to investigate whether there are any new markers for skin health, particularly those linked to acne and ageing.
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has launched at-home skin health test kits in partnership with biotech specialist Sequential Skin that analyse bacterial diversity of a consumer's skin, enabling personalised routine recommendations.
As blue light protection innovation continues to surge, further research must be focused on understanding the mechanisms by which exposure leads to skin damage, suggest researchers.
The biggest skin concerns amongst both male and female consumers last year were wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags, according to data from Finnish tech firm Revieve.
Oil extracted from Korean red ginseng byproduct offers promise in the development of active topicals targeting skin and hair health, alongside wider ingestible formulas, say researchers.
Topical cosmetic application of vitamin C is more effective than oral supplementation when targeting skin health, but challenges remain around stability and absorption, finds a review.
British-born beauty brand Dr. PAWPAW has grown exponentially over the past year and saw success in the US, despite the inflationary economy. We chatted with co-founder Johnny Paterson to discover how they’ve done it and what’s coming next for the brand....
K-beauty major Amorepacific is set to introduce a bioflavonoid extracted from camellia seeds with the launch of a new Laneige anti-ageing serum that targets three key skin ageing concerns.
The understanding of microbiome products and ingredients have not kept up with its rapid development in beauty and requires more effort in standardisation, says a microbiome contract manufacturer.
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As mushrooms continue to garner interest in the wider wellness category, certain compounds could offer future promise in the edible and topical beauty space, say researchers.
A topical probiotic formulation may boost radiance and hydration of skin, while also improving skin clarity and softness, says a new study from New Zealand.
Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.
A century-old method using live virus bacteriophages has the potential to make its revival in skin care via formulations designed to target blemish-prone skin, says US supplier Biocogent.
A Helsinki-based firm that has developed a microbiome-restoring extract is eyeing opportunities in the South Korean beauty market, which it believes will serve as a springboard to the wider Asia Pacific region.
The head of Mibelle Biochemistry says the firm will concentrate efforts on skin-ageing research as concerns of healthspan and lifespan come into the spotlight.
US-based Stanford University is working with international beauty major L’Oréal to investigate skin tightness, looking at how mechano-receptors send signals into the neural circuit upon application of a topical.
Daily protection against the entire UV spectrum, including ultra-long UVA, can help slow signs of photoageing across all skin phototypes and ancestry, according to global clinical studies from beauty major L’Oréal.
French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.
The understanding of how blue light affects skin health is being hampered by lack of standardised research methods, including the use of different sources of blue light and measurements of its biological effects, according to a new review funded by Johnson...
Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.
The relaunch of Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target of JPY2.5bn (USD17.6m), claims the firm.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from July 2022 shows interest in Unilever’s take on the skin microbiome, WGSN’s trend predictions for skinimalism, L’Oréal’s AR makeup app and the future of the beauty metaverse.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a rise in first half (H1) sales for 2022 despite a dip in pre-adjusted profits and consumer health sales hit by COVID-19, input costs and supply issues.
Unilever says it is heavily committed to deepening understanding and advancing product development in the fast-moving skin microbiome space, particularly around opportunities in prebiotics and mass accessibility.
Australia-based firm Renovatio Bioscience believes skin care innovation is moving towards the development of therapeutic treatments for serious skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has taken a solid stride into B2B microbiome testing with the debut of its end-to-end in vivo service for consumer care companies.
Zeolites, a nanoporous material being tested in various other fields at this time, may absorb heavy metals in a creamy cosmetic and offer potential to formulators seeking to remove such environmental compounds, suggests preliminary data from Italy and...
Personal care major Beiersdorf will acquire a stake in German-based skin diagnosis startup dermanostic as part of its wider digitalisation strategy, particularly for its derma brand Eucerin.
Retail major A.S. Watson has grown digital beauty engagement across Superdrug and ICI PARIS XL with an AI-powered skin advisor tool co-developed with Finnish beauty tech firm Revieve – an innovation it plans to rollout across Asia next year.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.
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Bioactive compounds extracted from olive oil production waste offer great promise for active cosmetic development, though further research and investment must be made to ensure processing was conducted sustainably, a review says.
Personal care titan Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will split out its consumer health business to create a new publicly traded company, part of its wider plan to pursue more targeted growth strategies.
Observations indicate that different skin ethnicities experience aging differently, and using tissue engineering a French research team set out to show the value of vitro studies in research on dark skin types.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has developed a method to profile skin based on moisture levels and geographical location, providing an accurate picture of overall skin condition and enabling personalised product recommendations.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has secured more funding in its latest seed round that it plans to use for global expansion of its at-home skin diagnostics patch, in both a B2B and D2C capacity, its CEO says.
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Nanoparticles made using natural polymers and ingredients from waste materials offer the cosmetics industry great promise in developing active beauty products for skin health that align with green economy goals, say researchers.
The number of new skin care product launches incorporating oat kernel extracts and oils for their prebiotic properties to make skin health claims is growing year by year, according to Mintel.