Skin Barrier

Attack of ‘Ozempic skin’

20-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

America’s obesity epidemic is raging on, and many are finding success in GLP-1 medications. While the meds solve one problem, users are finding that it is creating another.

Back to basics: KraveBeauty aims to undo damage of excessive skin care through conscious product development

03-May-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

US-based KraveBeauty, which has recently entered South East Asia, seeks to address the needs of the increasing number of sensitive skin sufferers caused by the boom of active ingredients and trends-led products.

High BMI alters facial skin microbiota, impairs barrier function and increases risk of skin disorders – China study

03-Apr-2024 By Dang Hui Ling

Chinese researchers have found that a high body mass index (BMI) alters facial skin microbiota and affects the integrity of skin barrier, which raises the risk of skin disorders.

First encounter: K-beauty brand Then I Met You makes first retail expansion with Asia debut

03-Apr-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

K-beauty skin care brand Then I Met You is set to debut in five Asian markets this April through a partnership with Sephora, marking its first-ever retail expansion.

KT&G-owned Cosmocos’ itch-relieving formulation gets the nod from MFDS amid strong consumer interest in skin barrier-care

22-Feb-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Cosmocos’ functional cosmetic formulation, developed using patented raw materials and microemulsification technology, has completed and passed the review by South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

Barrier grief: Brands need to be more specific about skin barrier claims – expert

14-Feb-2024 By Amanda Lim

A skin barrier expert has expressed concerns over the lack of clarification on barrier-enhancing claims in the cosmetic industry, emphasising the need for greater specificity on such a complex system.

Arugula could enhance skin barrier function and alleviating inflammation in skin conditions – new study

18-Jan-2024 By Hazel Tang

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.

Combination of eucalyptus and bilberry extracts found to improve skin hydration and barrier function – Kao study

30-May-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Researchers from Kao Corporation have identified a close relationship between autophagy activity and keratinisation disorders in the skin, which play a crucial role in moisturising and barrier functions.

Donkey milk shows ‘promise’ as anti-pigmentation skin care ingredient – China study

13-Apr-2023 By Amanda Lim

Donkey milk has cosmetic potential for its ability to inhibit melanin synthesis, as well as skin barrier damage caused by UVB exposure, says a new study.

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.

Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome – Ingredients Innovation and Science

Microbiome startup Lac2Biome launches shelf-stable white label facial serum with live probiotics

10-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Italian microbiome health startup Lac2Biome has developed a white label skin care blend containing live probiotics and hyaluronic acids, offering brands opportunity to offer an innovative and highly potent product that delivers on promised benefits,...

Clinical study highlights novel cosmetic agent to protect skin barrier function

08-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Japanese scientists have reported that the compound 2-aza-8-oxohypoxanthine (AOH) may protect against water loss from the skin and act as a moisturizing agent in topical cosmetic formulations.

Sanex ‘BiomeProtect’ launches after 5 years of R&D – ‘we have made a big advance in skin care’

22-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Colgate-Palmolive’s Sanex brand has developed a shower gel, bath foam and deodorant range using pre and postbiotics to support the skin’s microbiome, launched following five years of R&D efforts and input from external dermatology and science experts.

Colgate-Palmolive files patent on ‘anti-irritant’ CBD antiperspirant

10-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed an antiperspirant formula containing cannabidiol (CBD) that it says works as an anti-irritant on the skin.

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,...