Formulation & Science

Seaweed saviour: Marinova highlights ‘unmet needs’ in the market for skin microbiome-friendly atopic dermatitis treatment

14-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

There is a gap in the market for skin microbiome solutions to help treat atopic dermatitis, claims biotechnology company Marinova, for which it believes its brown seaweed extract could play a major role.

Special Edition: Cannabis beauty - Innovation and science in CBD and cannabinoids

Beyond CBD? Any of the 100+ minor cannabinoids could be a ‘rock star’ beauty active, says Treehouse Biotech

09-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Cannabidiol (CBD) may have stolen the limelight in cannabis beauty so far, but there are over one hundred minor cannabinoids worth studying with significant potential for future innovation, says cannabinoid specialist Treehouse Biotech.

Too complex: Chinese team questions ‘quality and value’ of Asian herb research on skin whitening

08-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

A team of researchers from two Chinese institutes have questioned the validity of the existing research undertaken on Asian herbs for skin whitening applications, concluding that the ingredients were “too complex to obtain reliable results”.

Researchers reveal new skin microbiome opportunities for fucoidan

01-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study investigating the effects of two organic seaweed extracts on atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema, suggests they may alter gene expression when used as a topical solution.

Body benefit? Unilever advances patent for zinc salt toothpaste to lower blood pressure

31-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed a zinc salt-based toothpaste that it says can deliver more than just oral care benefits, lowering blood pressure via enhanced nitrate reductase activity.

Unilever inks deal with Microba to explore the sleep-gut microbiome link

18-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

UK food giants Unilever has ramped up its interest in the gut microbiome in a new partnership with Microba Life Sciences looking at the link between gut health and sleep quality.

Emerging science: rapeseed oil waste a green fuel source?

17-Mar-2021 By Jerome Smail

Scientists in Germany are researching ways to revolutionise the chemical industry by replacing petroleum-based raw materials with sustainable proteins from rapeseed oil waste.

Special Edition: Advances in sun protection - skin science and ingredients innovation

A history of sunscreen: Egyptian blends, ultraviolet filters and 'rising' research on visible light protection

12-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The sunscreen category has slowly advanced over several decades, but the last ten years of research has highlighted a true need for formulas that provide photoprotection beyond ultraviolet rays, notably visible light, according to a review.

Fermented soy beverage benefits oral and gut microbiome

09-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Daily consumption of the fermented soy beverage Q-CAN induces a number of changes in the faecal and oral microbiome which can benefit our health, according to a new study.

Coty to use carbon-captured ethanol in majority of fragrances by 2023

05-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major Coty has signed a letter of intent to partner with carbon recycling major LanzaTech to integrate sustainable, carbon-captured ethanol into its fragrance formulas.

Just swipe: Chinese team develops easy-to-remove hemp-based foundation to minimise skin damage

02-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

A team of Chinese researchers from Sichuan University have developed a liquid foundation made from hemp cellulose nanocrystals to tackle skin barrier damage caused by excessive cleaning.

Nutrition 21 says science backing of new beauty-from-within ingredient will help it capitalize on growing market

01-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Nutrition 21 has launched a new beauty-from-within ingredient backed by a recent clinical study that the company believes will help to further enlarge a category that after many false starts finally seems to be in a solid growth phase.

Layer of defence: Kao confirms fine fibre tech’s protective abilities against pollution and mask irritation

01-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao has conducted new research into its fine fibre technology and confirmed its ability to protect the skin against pollution and mask irritation.

Oral, skin and cognition research: Korean probiotics firm Bifido kickstarts series of local and overseas clinical trials

01-Mar-2021 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean firm Bifido INC is conducting a series of human clinical trials at home and abroad as it seeks to make efficacy claims on product labels.

Listen to Beauty 4.0 - A Podcast by CosmeticsDesign-Europe

High-res imaging for diverse skin tones can propel NPD and build efficacy claims: Avon

25-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

High-resolution 2D facial imaging is a powerful tool when integrated into clinical trials or product development projects, particularly when working to cater to diverse skin types and tones, says Lisa DiNatale, senior manager for clinical efficacy and...