Protective Beauty

‘Comprehensive understanding’ on biomass highlights promise for protective beauty: Review

03-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Scientific knowledge on the bioactivity of organic biomass extracts and agri-food waste has fast advanced in recent years, highlighting potential for the development of topicals targeting skin photoageing, say researchers.

Exact mechanisms behind blue light skin damage ‘still not fully known’: Review

24-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Feeling blue: Understanding how blue light affects skin health ‘hampered by research methods’ – J&J study

28-Sep-2022 By Gary Scattergood

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...

‘No other product like it’: Biologi’s ‘most exciting’ serum launch features wild-harvested extract that protects against pollution

13-Jun-2022 By Amanda Lim

Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has introduced what it believes is its most exciting launch to date – an anti-pollution serum that features a wild-harvested extract that contains vitamin C, niacinamide, and salicylic acid.

Special Edition: PROTECTIVE BEAUTY – SUNCARE, ENVIRONMENT AND STRESS

Blue light, pollution and stress: ‘Multifunctional’ products now key in protective beauty

13-May-2022 By Lynda Searby

Brands should consider ingredients that have both beautifying and protective properties as consumers seek out multifunctional beauty and personal care products, say market analysts.

Big brand boost: Sandalwood’s blue light findings aid Quintis’ European expansion drive

05-May-2022 By Lynda Searby

A clinical trial commissioned by Quintis has confirmed in vitro findings that sandalwood oil is more protective than vitamin E against blue light damage, giving the Australian sandalwood supplier more leverage for growing its business in Europe.

Sandalwood shows promise as blue light, pollution protection ingredient - Study

29-Mar-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Sandalwood is already an important fragrance ingredient, but a recent study shows the ingredient might also be able to protect skin against blue light and pollution.

Zeolites show potential as an anti-heavy metal cosmetics ingredient

22-Feb-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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...

Power of sandalwood: Quintis to double down on cosmetics market on the back of antioxidant effectiveness

14-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is eyeing new opportunities in the cosmetic space after a peer-reviewed study showed that it is a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E.

Skin shield: Multifunctional and natural claims key for protective beauty following COVID-19

03-Jun-2021 By Amanda Lim

The COVID-19 pandemic will heighten demand for skin products that protect ‘against a host of aggressors’ beyond pollution, claims the founder of a New Zealand natural ingredient firm.

Hybrid sun care: Anessa to launch multifunctional skin brightening sunscreen in response to changing pandemic needs

01-Jun-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido is set to launch a new multifunctional sunscreen under the Anessa brand that has skin brightening properties as a response to the changing consumer needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Epigenetic cosmetics: Beauticians are ‘the main reason we built this product’, says Craith Lab CEO

29-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Belgium-based startup Craith Lab has shunned the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model for its epigenetic skin care brand, opting instead to distribute products via trained beautician and salon networks – a necessity when working with such complex formulations,...

Unilever science exec: Educating consumers on blue light exposure ‘is our responsibility’

07-Sep-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Blue light exposure has risen in importance as consumers spend more time on laptops and mobile phones during COVID-19 lockdowns and working-from-home models, and so the beauty industry must ramp-up education on potential risks, says Unilever’s global...

Beauty Broadcast Video Series

WATCH: Skin defence: How Endota Spa and DSM are responding to demand for protective beauty in APAC

05-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

In the latest episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we chat with Endota Spa and DSM about the growing desire among consumers have to protect their skin health from urban pollution.