Lipoaminoacids provide comprehensive anti-ageing protection, study

08-Oct-2009 - Two new lipoaminoacid ingredients work in complementary ways to help fight against skin aging, according to a recent study.

Manufacturer fights back over LED anti-ageing study

29-Jun-2009 - UK-based LED anti-aging manufacturer Photo Theraputics has hit back over a recent study carried out by US consumer publication Good Housekeeping.

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L'Oreal taken to court in Sweden for marketing claims

18-Jun-2009 - L’Oreal is being taken to the Market Court in Sweden for claims about anti-ageing products that the Consumer Ombudsman (KO) says it can’t substantiate.

Boots sued for its anti-ageing product claims

05-Jun-2009 - Skin care brand Skin.ny has taken out legal proceedings against UK retailer Boots as it believes the company misled the public over its Protect and Perfect Beauty Serum.

Skin health trend drives the new foundation boom

13-May-2009 - Foundation sales have leapt up over the past year prompting industry commentators to embrace foundation instead of lipstick as the ultimate recession beater.

Swiss companies launch skin renewal ingredient that works from the skin's surface

12-May-2009 - The efficiency of anti-ageing active dermatopoietin lies in its ability to work from the skin's surface rather than having to cross the skin barrier, according to manufacturers United Cosmeceuticals and United Technologies.

Rovi Cosmetics launches active ingredients line

02-Apr-2009 - Rovi Cosmetics is branching out into active ingredients with the creation of a new range Cellular Actives.

Symposium for cosmetic chemists to be held in UK in May

01-Apr-2009 - Cosmetic chemists prepare to investigate the new generation of anti-ageing products and the potential of natural ingredients at the upcoming UK SCS annual symposium.

Sederma launches topical lip plumping ingredient

18-Mar-2009 - Sederma’s new lip plumping ingredient targets the increasing segmentation of the anti-ageing market.

New Lipotec anti-ageing ingredient targets glycation in collagen

06-Mar-2009 - Spanish supplier Lipotec has launched a new active ingredient that promises to slow down skin ageing by inhibiting glycation in collagen.

Pentapeptides are ineffective anti-ageing ingredients, says ASA

05-Mar-2009 - Scientific evidence does not show that pentapeptides are effective at reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, according to an ASA adjudication.

Anti-aging tipped to survive the recession unscathed

19-Feb-2009 - Mintel expects anti-aging creams to remain unblemished by the recession following years of market leading growth.

Evonik launches anti-ageing peptide at PCHI, China

29-Jan-2009 - A collagen boosting peptide and an emulsifier are among the new ingredients Evonik will be presenting at China’s PCHI show next month.

LibraGen launches range of stable polyphenols for cosmetics

15-Jan-2009 - France-based LibraGen is looking for partners to help develop its range of stable polyphenol compounds for cosmetics products.

Lipotec’s ingredient marries moisturisation with exfoliation

14-Jan-2009 - Lipotec’s new ingredient uses an enzyme present in papaya to help exfoliate and moisturise.

Thistle helps skin recover after cosmetic treatments, says supplier

07-Jan-2009 - Cotton thistle extract can help repair and restructure damaged skin, according to French ingredients supplier Gattefossé.

Estee Lauder in trouble over 'instant' wrinkle filler

07-Jan-2009 - Estée Lauder is the latest company to run into trouble with the UK advertising standards agency (ASA) for making claims about its product that could not be supported.

Plant-based ingredients may have a future in sun protection

11-Dec-2008 - Plant-based compounds with antioxidant properties are likely to be playing an increasingly important role in the sun care of the future.

Burdock fruit is the latest ingredient to join the fight against skin ageing

19-Nov-2008 - Burdock fruit extract holds potential as an anti-ageing ingredient according to scientists at Beiersdorf.

Mibelle harnesses chocolate's feel good factor for the skin

18-Nov-2008 - A nanoemulsions of the cocoa bean extract is the latest ingredient to join Mibelle’s skin care portfolio.

Lipotec releases peptide ingredient to protect against UV damage

12-Nov-2008 - A tetrapeptide that offers protection against UV damage is the latest ingredient to join Lipotec’s Preventive Cosmetics portfolio.

Safety of common skin whitener called into question

28-Oct-2008 - The safety of the common skin whitener kojic acid has been called into question by a European scientific body.

Edelweiss stem cells could help in the fight against ageing

22-Oct-2008 - Italian biotech company the Institute for Biotechnological Research (IRB) has released an anti-ageing ingredient based on edelweiss stem cells.

Aïny skin care line thrown into spotlight

10-Oct-2008 - Having picked up one of the most coveted awards at the recent Beyond Beauty show, the developer of innovative skin care line Aïny says that distributors are knocking at its door.