Formulation & Science

Colgate-Palmolive study explores prebiotic for underarm microbiome benefits

31-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The compound 2-butyloctanol shows potential prebiotic activity by promoting skin friendly bacteria in human armpits, while also inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria, says a new study from Colgate-Palmolive.

Dual benefit: Herbal formulation improves ageing skin in post-menopausal women – Thai RCT

30-Aug-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal blend formulation of soy germ, black cohosh, chase-tree berry and evening primrose seed was found to improve skin roughness and other skin parameters in post-menopausal women.

Acmella oleracea extract-loaded serum’s ‘promising potential’ as natural anti-wrinkle product

18-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts of Acmella oleracea formulated in an “all-natural” emulsion serum can reduce the appearance of wrinkles within two weeks, says a new study that also supports the safety and stability of the serum.

Brushing for better? Colgate-Palmolive kickstarts oral care health clinical study

18-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with research organisation Verily Life Sciences to conduct a two-year clinical trial investigating the link between oral health and systemic human health conditions, specifically cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.

Scientific review supports Thanaka’s potential as a ‘natural sunscreen’

17-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the Southeast Asian tree Thanaka may offer natural alternatives for sun protection, according to a new systematic review from scientists at Jalan Universiti in Malaysia and Lancaster University in the UK.

Carotenoid & polyphenol skin protective mechanism outlined in study

12-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.

Gallinée founder: Anti-dandruff hair care to see ‘big shift’ to pro-bacterial

10-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The anti-dandruff hair care category has long focused on antibacterial formulations, but microbiome-friendly blends that promote scalp bacteria balance may be as effective, says the founder of French indie brand Gallinée.

Can nanotechnology remove PFAS and other persistent organic pollutants from water?

03-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

A new grant from PRIMA Québec suggests it can. The advanced materials research and innovation hub has just put over $300,000 behind an ECA development project led by three experts in the field.

Herbal cream formulated with ginger, turmeric and Chinese cinnamon may slow wrinkle formation

27-Jul-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A herbal cream formulated with ginger, turmeric, Chinese cinnamon and Atractylodes chinensis extract was found to improve wrinkle formation among female subjects with soft and delicate skin, suggesting that it may help prevent or slow skin ageing.

Skin trend predictions: L’Oréal files patent on protein biomarker analysis, skin diagnosis system

22-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a digital system that analyses protein biomarkers in the skin and predicts trends likely to be experienced because of these, enabling highly customised formulations and more suitable product recommendations.

Biocogent teams with Felix Biotechnology on targeted antimicrobial tech

06-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

Late last month the skin care ingredient maker and biotech engineering company announced their new research collaboration: an effort to develop novel actives for the microbiome beauty movement.

Indian Sandalwood Oil superior to vit E in anti-ageing effects on skin, study finds

06-Jul-2021 By Will Chu

Indian sandalwood oil could be a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E in news that could interest the cosmetic industry and their R&D efforts into ingredients that protect skin against environmental stress.

AI-powered fragrances: Firmenich launches Scentmate platform to spur Indie innovation

01-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Fragrance major Firmenich has developed an AI-powered, digital tool to speed up and simplify the scent creation process for independent beauty brands and entrepreneurs, though the platform is also generating interest amongst big beauty players too, a...

Brazil’s first beauty biotech business aims to be an international player

01-Jul-2021

Apoena Biotech is the first ever Brazilian biotechnology beauty ingredients company in the country, but company executives have bigger ambitions as they line the business up to be a major international supplier.

Switching diet promotes healthy skin and joints, say scientists

29-Jun-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, found that simple changes in diet can have significant effects on skin disease, such as psoriasis - a chronic skin condition triggered by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy...