Formulation & Science

SCS Formulate 2021

Society of Cosmetic Scientists president: ‘The supplier is the formulator’s best friend’

29-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty formulators must continue to strengthen supplier relationships, particularly amidst the push for greener and more sustainable product development, says the president of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

Olive oil waste offers active circular beauty promise: Review

25-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Stop sweat: Unilever files patent duo on metal-free antiperspirant formulas

24-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.

Lushin’ your line: Six possible applications for wine-waste ingredients - Study

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.

Turning the grey tide: Menard Cosmetics new study suggests red ginseng and truffles can prevent greying hair

23-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.

Special Edition: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS

Beyond ISO 16128: Industry ‘can’t ignore’ biodegradability in natural and organic cosmetics, says expert

18-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As the beauty industry continues its push forward with natural and organic cosmetics innovation, focus must be placed on the biodegradability of ingredients – still surprisingly overlooked in the field, says a formulation expert.

Three takeaways from chemists' current knowledge on natural antioxidants: Study

18-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer interest is turning more towards natural and sustainable ingredients, and while plant extracts are a good potential avenue to satisfy that trend, more research is needed to effectively implement natural antioxidants.

Israeli company introduces microbiome friendly preservative, claims is as effective as synthetics

16-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

A biotech company has released a preservative which they say is as effective as synthetics, is biotically based and supports a balanced microbiome.

Researchers unearth microbiome insights that could delay skin ageing

15-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Targeting microbiome-related pathways that involve the production of skin pigment, fatty acids, and ceramides could delay the signs of skin ageing, according to an Estée Lauder funded study.

Special Edition: INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY – THE RISE OF EDIBLES AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Study spotlight: Fruits, plants and botanicals promising areas for beauty supplement innovation

12-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

A round-up of our scientific study coverage on inside-out beauty ingredients spotlights tomatoes, pine bark and red ginseng, amongst others, as promising ingredients for industry to consider closely.

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Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about? Probiota wants to hear from you!

09-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Special Edition: INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY – THE RISE OF EDIBLES AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Plant-based retinoid alternatives offer ‘fruitful’ promise in dual dermal-hair rejuvenation: Review

05-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Plant peptides, plant hormones and cannabinoids should be more closely looked at for developing dual-action dermal and hair rejuvenation edibles and replacing retinoids that carry several negative side effects, say researchers.

Truly ‘going green’ starts with transparent ingredient suppliers

02-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Customers are increasingly looking to consumer brands to bring them more eco and socially responsible products, but most of that work has to be done much earlier in the supply chain.

Beer by-product possible source of cosmetic antioxidant ingredients: study

02-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In the name of sustainability, craft beer brewing by-products could have a second life as antioxidants in cosmetics products.

Tissue engineering can help test on dark skin types in lab: Study

28-Oct-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Observations indicate that different skin ethnicities experience aging differently, and using tissue engineering a French research team set out to show the value of vitro studies in research on dark skin types.