Folic acid and creatine are potential treatments for photoaged
skin, says Beiersdorf in a recent study on the efficacy of one of
its latest anti-ageing formulations.
The French cosmetics and perfumery trade association reassures
consumers after the recent US study linking baby care products to
phthalates in the body.
A contaminated body milk infected critically ill patients in a
Spanish hospital - leading scientists to oppose the use of non
sterilised cosmetics in hospital environments.
Leading cosmetics companies are phasing out the use of shark
liver oil in skin care formulations in response to growing to
pressure from environmental campaigners.
Israeli Biotechnology Research has launched an all-natural and
preservative-free version of its IBR-Dormin anti-ageing ingredient
in response to growing demand for totally natural formulations.
France-based ingredients provider Sederma has launched an
anti-ageing ingredient aimed at fortifying and restructuring the
thinning and fragile skin that tends to characterise the 60-plus
age category.
Peptide based ingredients that promise to have similar muscle
freezing effects to botox are the hot trend to watch in 2008, as
they appear in the new wave of ultra-scientific anti-aging
formulations hitting the US market.
The popular lavender scented ingredient coumarin may pose a
significant health risk and should not be added to personal care
products for babies and toddlers, warned the Federal Institute for
Risk Assessment (BfR).
L'Oreal and Procter and Gamble stand accused of misleading
customers with impressive sounding claims that prove to be
scientifically incomprehensible on further inspection.
The year has seen increasing research into natural possibilities
for sun care that focus on protecting the DNA from UV damage rather
than blocking UV rays like conventional sunscreens.
As anxiety among policy makers grows in the run up to the 2009 ban,
two biochips have been developed that could eliminate the need for
animal testing on cosmetic ingredients.
Evonik Goldschmidt, previously known as Degussa Personal Care, has
joined forces with Aqualon to bring multi-functional polymers to
the personal care market.
In answer to growing consumer pressure over sustainable and
ethically sourced personal care products, Lush has teamed up with a
small soap specialist in the UK to develop what is
claimed to be the world's first palm oil-free...
Chemicals commonly used in personal care products remain in the
water system and may prove hazardous for both the environment and
human health, says a recent report.
Swedish scientists say that dermatological research they have
carried out on the anti-ageing ingredient Tricutan confirms that it
can improve skin firmness, elasticity and possibly off-set the need
for cosmetic surgery.
An in-vitro method for testing the water resistance of
sunscreens has been developed that could provide a cost efficient
alternative to in-vivo tests whilst reducing the need for
human volunteers.
The incorporation of sunscreens into nano lipid carrier molecules
could increase their effectiveness, whilst reducing the possibility
of undesired side effects, according to a recent study.
France-based ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched a new
skin whitening ingredient that combines Asian plant extracts and UV
protecting antioxidants.
Kiwi fruit extract combines high essential fatty acids with
impressive antioxidant properties, representing a perfect
anti-aging ingredient both through topical application and oral
use, according to a New Zealand company.
UK-based life science company S Black is eyeing further expansion
in the personal care and food sectors having become a part of the
larger Azelis Group, a leading distributor of chemicals and
polymers in the European market.
Blackberry leaf extract could be the new ingredient in the fight
against ageing skin thanks to its collagen- and elastin boosting
properties, according to a recent study.
A Which? magazine survey has once again brought to the fore the
potential hazards of certain chemicals used in hair dye products,
suggesting that there are several highly allergenic and potentially
carcinogenic chemicals still widely...
LVMH Recherche's 7th Symposium took place last week in
Paris, entitled Stem Cells and the Skin, concentrating on the
latest discoveries in regenerative medicine and skin science.
Having won the HBA technology award for its Coheliss anti-aging
ingredient, Silab was also using last week's show as a platform for
its latest anti-aging innovation, Osilift.
Antiperspirant manufacturers should exploit the anti-irritant
activity of essential oils and fragrance raw materials in their
formulations, according to a new study.
Scientific evidence that perfumed skin care products enhance the
mood of users suggests that mind over matter is the key to
developing commercially successful beauty products.
The advantages of deriving active ingredients for cosmetics
products from plant cell cultures were discussed at this year's
congress, 'Plants for Human Health in the Post Genomic Era', held
in Helsinki.
A Norwegian marine biotechnology company is introducing its
all-natural, marine-based enzyme onto the global cosmetics market
at the upcoming HBA exhibition in New York, aiming to tap into the
increasing popularity of such ingredients.
The discovery of a plant-based antioxidant could have a major
impact on the lucrative anti-ageing market because it lasts longer
than many of its commercial competitors, according to researchers
at The University of Hebrew.
Significant advances in producing collagen from genetically
modified corn have been made; leading to safer sources of the
protein for use in surgical, medical and cosmetics applications,
say researchers at a recent conference in Boston.
An Illinois based biotechnology firm is launching a class of
natural bio-lipids off the back of its soy based sunscreen
discoveries; promising to deliver the benefits of active
ingredients that have previously been unsuitable for...
Recent research suggests that the properties of a lotion change
radically on application to the skin; changes that were previously
unknown to scientists, and opening up the industry's research and
development to criticism.
Tainted toothpaste has turned up among the supplies of a luxury
provider of toiletries for international hotels, taking the Chinese
toothpaste scare beyond the gray market.
New research suggests the widespread presence of aluminium salts in
sunscreens, with potential pro-oxidant properties; re-introducing
fears over the negative consequences of sunscreen
application.
A recent report in the British Journal of Dermatology suggests an
effective non-antibiotic treatment for acne that may help to
provide a solution to the problem of antibiotic resistance in acne
causing bacteria.
Specialty chemicals supplier Innospec has announced that it will
set up an ester manufacturing facility in Elesmere
Port, UK, to supply the global personal care industry.
An Israeli biotech company is advocating the use of the shrub Inula
viscosa, which boasts anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and
anti-inflammatory action, as a natural alternative to synthetic
preservatives.
The promise of a unique fragrance created from consumer's individual DNA has elicited concerns from both UK and US watchdogs regarding the security of personal genetic information.
Norwegian scientists are currently recruiting for volunteers to
take part in studies of an anti-jellyfish sting agent incorporated
into a sunscreen - a product which is likely to be in high demand
as jellyfish populations are soaring.
