Scientists from Quadram Institute in the UK have discovered a way to screen the quality and authenticity of argan oil, one of the world’s most expensive edible oils.
The Chinese arm of personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a nourishing skin cream with a unique ‘bouncy’ texture and favourable sensory properties using a blend of powders and oils.
Certain Latin American plants listed in the European Commission’s cosmetic ingredient database CosIng are rich in antioxidants or have protective properties, presenting promise for beauty innovation, say researchers.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a microbiome balancing formula using a prebiotic binder for lotions, body washes, deodorants and toothpastes, among other products.
Right now, the specialty chemical company is positioning the technology for use in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors; but it’s altogether likely the new collagen platform will find its way into beauty as well.
The beauty ingredient maker has announced recent advances in fermentation technology and posted new research data online that shows the advantages of formulating CBD skin care with the company’s biotech Neossance Squalane.
The Shiseido Company has developed a new foundation formula that claims to provide the high coverage of a solid foundation with a natural finish it likens to stockings.
Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.
Fragrance design must be reimagined to focus on brand purpose and conscious consumerism from the start, and leveraging big data to do this will be increasingly important, says Firmenich.
French biotech Deinove will bring its second proprietary cosmetic active ingredient to the market at the upcoming in-cosmetics Global trade show, says the firm.
Allergic skin reactions can be caused by many different chemical compounds found in skincare creams, cosmetics and other topical consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious…until now.
Japan-based company Hiro International was at this year’s CosmeToyko to launch a THC-free cannabidiol (CBD) oil product, dubbed Orange CBD, as alternative to hemp-based CBD.
There is plenty of activity in probiotic topical formulations targeting the skin microbiome, but could ‘beauty from within’ using supplements be a strong alternative? Experts believe so.
Royal DSM has signed a commercial agreement with Belgian life sciences startup S-Biomedic to develop and commercialise a skin care active that uses probiotic technology to treat acne.
