Protection and Microbiome

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line aimed specifically at the local consumers.

Biotech firm uses NASA technology to develop anti-aging skin care line

One small step for man, one giant leap for… anti-aging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Biotechnology company Regenetech has opened discussions with lifestyle firm Aristocrat Group Corp (ASCC) to develop a line of anti-aging skin care products from stem cells using The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s bioreactor technology.

Merck launches new skin lightening trio

Merck launches new skin lightening trio

By Michelle Yeomans

German chemicals player Merck unveiled three of its newest skin lightening products at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month.  

OLEOS uncovers extract harvested by bees for anti-aging

OLEOS uncovers extract harvested by bees for anti-aging

By Michelle Yeomans

Oleos has carried out an eco-extraction process on waxes, vitamins, acids and unsaponifiable matter from Propolis, a resinous substance harvested by bees that contains anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties.

Bio-fractions of peas, rice and yeast all hold anti-ageing capabilities

Bio-fractions of peas, rice and yeast all hold anti-ageing capabilities

By Andrew McDougall

Science is always exploring new ways to stem the tide of visible ageing, and the industry is always open to developing the next generation of alternative ingredients, which has led industry experts to explore the properties of bio-fractions of pea, rice-bran...