Protection and Microbiome

Compound discovered to reverse ageing process

Compound discovered to reverse ageing process

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers have found that they can reverse a cause of ageing which could open up treatments for skin inflammation, muscle wasting, and even cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Future Beauty Trends: Finding the right target

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Future Beauty Trends: Finding the right target

By Imogen Matthews

The recent Beauty Futures Forum conducted by trends forecasting agency 'The Future Laboratory' identified what we can expect next in terms of original concepts and different ways of targeting beauty consumers post-recession. Here, our expert...

Merck launches new skin care actives

Merck launches new skin care actives

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier DSM has refocused its beauty business to better position itself in the cosmetics and personal care market and claims a new brand identity will help it to better connect with customers and consumers.

You age as you eat – Study shows link between sugars and aging

You age as you eat – Study shows link between sugars and aging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The skin care industry is full of studies looking at sun protection and how UV rays age the skin, however new research reveals there is a link between the sugars in foods we eat and the wrinkles we find on our faces and bodies.

Anti-aging trend to give hair care boost in US and Japan

Anti-aging trend to give hair care boost in US and Japan

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

For many years we have been concerned with how we age, how to get rid of wrinkles and keep skin young; and when it comes to hair care, this is no different, with the anti-aging trend driving the market with the US and Japan poised to pounce.

World’s 1st OTC DNA anti-ageing test honoured with award

World’s 1st OTC DNA anti-ageing test honoured with award

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The world’s first over-the-counter DNA anti-ageing test made by cosmetics analytics firm geneOnyx has been recognised by global analyst firm Frost & Sullivan with its 2013 European New Product Innovation Award.

As demand rises, it’s time for marine ingredient standards

As demand rises, it’s time for marine ingredient standards

By Andrew McDougall and Michelle Yeomans

The demand for marine ingredients in cosmetics has risen over the last few years and Organic Monitor’s Amarjit Sahota tells CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com that it is time to put standards in place to ensure sustainable sourcing. 

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.

in-cosmetics Innovation preview: Beauty drinks focus

in-cosmetics Innovation preview: Beauty drinks focus

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As with years gone by, in-cosmetics is pleased to announce its Innovation Zone, showcasing the latest in creative inspiration, providing an area to catch up on all the latest products and exclusive show launches in one place. Here, we look at the beauty...

UK experts develop 'Collagen Shots’ from Olympic experience

UK experts develop 'Collagen Shots’ from Olympic experience

By Michelle Yeomans

A formulation team behind supplements for many F1 drivers and Olympic hopefuls has developed anti-ageing drink ‘Collagen Shots,’ a product that claims to blow anti-ageing creams out of the water when it comes to promoting collagen.

Research group unearths new info on photo-ageing damage

Research group unearths new info on photo-ageing damage

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have provided an objective index for evaluating the degree of progress of dermal tissue changes caused by photo-ageing and revealed for the first time that elastin abnormality develops in the lower dermis during the early stages.

Scientists develop understanding of skin response to UV light

Scientists develop understanding of skin response to UV light

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have strengthened their understanding of how skin cells sense and react to ultraviolet light and protect themselves with melanin; which has implications for skin care products and leave-on treatments for exposure.