Japanese firm Saticine Medical is looking to widely apply butterbur bud phytocannabinoids in cosmetics, after discovering its CBD-like properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing effects.
A Taiwanese biotech firm specialising in seaweed-based ingredients is studying its fucoidan-polysaccharide to expand its potential in the cosmetics market.
E. sativa, also known as arugula or rocket, could play a role in skin care products due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, claim researchers.
A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.
A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.
The cladode and peel extracts of prickly pear show potential in skin care for its skin brightening, antioxidant, and antibacterial benefits, says new research from Taiwan.
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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 giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed three active oral care formulas that integrate a cannabinoid, namely cannabidiol (CBD), for antibacterial efficacy and anti-inflammatory action.
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