Anti-microbial milk proteins could help alleviate acne, psoriasis and halitosis
28-Oct-2009 - Proteins in milk that form part of the cow’s natural protection against milking related infections...
New product cleanses and moisturises, says Laboratoires Sérobiologique
28-Oct-2009 - No-rinse cleansers that also moisturise are the target for the latest offering from Cognis’ active...
Peptide pushes skin to remodel from within, claims DSM
21-Oct-2009 - The latest cosmetics offering from DSM Nutritional Products has been designed to boost hyaluronan levels...
Seaweed extract may help improve the appearance of ageing skin
21-Oct-2009 - Australian company Marinova claims that recent studies support the use of its organic seaweed extract...
Skin care ingredient uses protective power of grape stem cells
13-Oct-2009 - Stem cells from a rare red grape variety provide the basis for Swiss company Mibelle’s...
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...
White tea streaks ahead of green and black in anti-ageing stakes
12-Aug-2009 - White tea has significant potential to fight against skin ageing, as well as cancer and...
Potential skin whitening ingredients found in Indonesian province
11-Aug-2009 - The Central Kalimantan province of Indonesia could hold a number of potential skin whitening ingredients,...
Future of suncare lies in convenience and multifunctional products, says Mintel
22-Jul-2009 - Sunscreens need to be convenient, multifunctional and protect against UV in order to compete with...
Chinese flower holds potential as skin lightening ingredient
16-Jul-2009 - An extract from the Asian plant Osmanthus fragrans may be a possible skin lightening ingredient,...
Old safety problems and black market sales threaten skin lightening promise
30-Jun-2009 - Skin lightening products are tipped for global sales success but safety issues and black market...
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...
Symrise launches Ecocert approved active ingredient on sustainable ticket
26-Jun-2009 - Germany-based ingredients manufacturer Symrise is ramping up its eco credentials with the launch of its...
In-Cosmetics Asia focuses on skin lightening trend
25-Jun-2009 - The forthcoming In-Cosmetics Asia expo will spotlight one of the biggest trends in the region,...
Caffeine could help protect against UVB-induced skin damage
24-Jun-2009 - Incorporating caffeine into sun care and after-sun products may help minimize the effects of UV...
Seaweed in cosmetics wins green technology funding
24-Jun-2009 - The Technology Strategy Board has invested in a project to develop skin and hair care...
Top three stories this week
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...
Which? SPF report could be dangerous to consumers, say industry insiders
08-Jun-2009 - The Which? report that questioned SPF values could turn consumers away from sun protection with...
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...
Alkaline formulations leave skin open to irritation, say Korean scientists
03-Jun-2009 - Skin care products should always be formulated to match the skin pH, and for dry...
Which? exposes inaccurate SPFs on popular sunscreens
02-Jun-2009 - UK consumer watchdog Which? has issued a report raising alarm over inconsistency in sunscreen industry...
Automated tissue engineering could revolutionise skin testing
28-May-2009 - German scientists say they have developed a new, more efficient means of reproducing skin cells...
Marinova launches seaweed extract for beauty supplements
26-May-2009 - Australian biotechnology company Marinova has launched Maritech Synergy, an organic-certified seaweed extract for beauty supplements.
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...
Interpolymer aims for wide audience with new opacifier
06-May-2009 - Interpolymer has extended its range of cosmetic polymers with the launch of a new opacifier...
