Protection and Microbiome

Big Brand Talks – In Conversation with Today’s Beauty Leaders

Unilever exec: We need to create ‘the next big thing’ in deodorants by 2030

11-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Unilever wants to continue to plug consumer needs in deodorants and antiperspirants and hopes to deliver its next big breakthrough technology by 2030, says the company’s R&D head of personal care.

Feeling blue: Understanding how blue light affects skin health ‘hampered by research methods’ – J&J study

28-Sep-2022 By Gary Scattergood

The understanding of how blue light affects skin health is being hampered by lack of standardised research methods, including the use of different sources of blue light and measurements of its biological effects, according to a new review funded by Johnson...

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Improving skin health with microbiome modulators

27-Sep-2022 By Guus Kortman, Scientist and Senior Project Manager Microbiomics, and Janneke Ouwerkerk, Department Head Microbiology, at NIZO

Nizo experts discuss some of the key issues and challenges facing the nutraceutical and food ingredient industry today.

Sunscreen and Vitamin D: Aussie researchers to study if 'slip, slap, slop' leads to vit D drop

27-Sep-2022 By Gary Scattergood

A world-first large-scale trial in Australia will assess if wearing high-factor sunscreen prevents healthy vitamin D production.

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L'Oréal scientist: Live bacteria ‘the dream’ for skin microbiome NPD

23-Sep-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.

Women's wellness brand O Positiv enters vaginal health space

19-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The collection aims to promote a balanced vaginal biome—sans antibiotics.

Shiseido files patent on heating method to improve post-makeup UV protection

16-Sep-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty giant Shiseido has developed a heating device that improves absorption of UV protective formulas, assuring protection after the application of makeup on top.

Study identifies tapioca-derived probiotic candidates for oral health

15-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains found in fermented Malaysian tapioca have shown antimicrobial properties for the prevention of periodontal disease, characterised by inflamed and progressively receding gingival tissue.

‘The Elixir of Youth’? Omega-3s linked to younger ‘biological age’

13-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Data from the scientific literature “overwhelmingly” supports beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new review.

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Size matters: Givaudan eyes gap in the men’s cosmetics market for pore-reducing products

07-Sep-2022 By Amanda Lim

Ingredients firm Givaudan says there is gap in the men’s segment for cosmetics that can reduce large pores, particularly among Chinese males.

‘Capturing consumer changes’: Three new launches to expect from Shiseido in the H2 of 2022

05-Sep-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido is set to debut three new innovations in the second half of this year as a response to the recent changes in consumer behaviours.

Alternative potential: Wild turmeric extracts could prevent UVB-induced photoageing – Study

01-Sep-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Two wild turmeric plants, the Curcuma aromatica and Curcuma comosa, could play a role in products tackling UVB-induced photoageing.

Plant-based body care ‘from top to toe’: Mio Skincare rolls into deo space

31-Aug-2022 By Shane Starling

Mio Skincare has developed its first underarm balm using a blend of natural plant-based ingredients it says tap into rising consumer needs and expectations in the deodorant space.

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"Vicous cycle": Review shows skin sensitivity may effect mental health, vice versa

24-Aug-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Unlike many dermatological conditions, sensitive skin syndrome doesn’t have objective symptoms, but it may have a quantifiable psychological impact.

LGG offers skin health benefits for children with eczema: Study

24-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) stimulates butyrate production and can minimise the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children, say researchers.

L’Oréal files patent on tinted sunscreen for dark skin phototypes

19-Aug-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.

Similar to corticosteroids: Botanicals, lipids and antioxidants could alleviate symptoms of atopic eczema – Review

12-Aug-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Plant-derived active ingredients have considerable potential as a safe and effective treatment in alleviating the symptoms of atopic dermatitis or eczema.

Beiersdorf net profit soars 25%: We’ve had a ‘fantastic season’ in sun care, says CEO

09-Aug-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a net profit surge for the first half (H1) of 2022, with its flagship Nivea brand performing especially well worldwide and great successes reported in sun care and Latin America for the broader business.

Post-pandemic preservatives: The end of the ‘free-from’ beauty era?

08-Aug-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created huge waves of change in consumer thinking, with hygiene, finance and science now the sharp focus in beauty, potentially spelling the end of preservative fears and the free-from movement, says WGSN.

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Takeaways from study on anti-aging potential of pigmented rice, callus extracts

08-Aug-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Plant extracts for anti-aging are all fine and good, but the color of the rice feedstock and extraction method may affect efficacy significantly.

Primrose oil may help ease side-effects of drug treatment in acne patients

03-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily supplementation with evening primrose oil significantly improves skin appearance in patients with acne vulgaris, according to latest research.

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The COVID-19 beauty reset? Post-pandemic women want to look ‘healthy’ not ‘young’, finds Avon

28-Jul-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Women globally now prioritise looking healthy over looking young and the majority say their confidence is improving with age, highlighting the need to shift beauty narratives around ageing, say Avon execs.

Beauty needs ‘complete mindset’ change in formula protection: Symrise

26-Jul-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Cosmetic formulators must start thinking more holistically about the wider potential of multifunctional ingredients that can offer product protection and more, says Symrise.

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Study shows coffee berry extract could have anti-aging, hair loss potential

26-Jul-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Coffee can give the energy of a younger person, and it might just do the same for skin and hair.

Embracing ageing: Positive approach key to ease pressure on consumers to look youthful – Expert

25-Jul-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Embracing ageing and helping consumers adopt a positive approach to getting older are keys for beauty and cosmetics brands to alleviate the pressure on consumers to look youthful, according to a leading expert.

Unilever to develop ‘more targeted’ microbiome beauty products with ceramide precursor tech

20-Jul-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever plans to develop more targeted microbiome products in scalp, oral and underarm care using its lipid precursor technology, designed to stimulate natural ceramide production and improve skin quality and hydration.

Pearly great: Seawater pearl hydrolysate a promising sunscreen ingredient as study shows skin protection benefits

20-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Seawater pearl hydrolysate could be a promising sunscreen ingredients due to its positive impact on UVA-induced photoaging of skin cells, scientists in China have reported.

Speaker Spotlights: Growth Asia Summit 2022

H&H Group to reveal latest market trends and scientific developments in microbiome nutrition – Growth Asia Summit

19-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Two senior leaders from probiotics heavyweights H&H Group, the owner of Swisse and Biostime among others, will be revealing the latest market trends and scientific developments in microbiome nutrition at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit in Singapore.

Vitamin D may help reduce eczema in early infancy

12-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Routine vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can reduce incidence of atopic eczema in the first year of life, according to researchers at the University of Southampton.

Postbiotic may boost skin hydration from within: RCT

07-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Oral consumption of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum L-137 may improve moisture in the skin and help people with dry skin, says a new study from Japan.

WGSN: Colour cosmetics and hair care ‘categories to watch’ in skinimalism

07-Jul-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The skinimalism trend continues to gain traction in beauty with fresh opportunities to develop all-in-one hybrid colour cosmetic and hair care products targeting this space, says WGSN.

Finnish scientists outline new approach to explaining microbiota functionality

07-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Scientists have detailed a new approach for studying microbiota functionality that uses mass spectrometry to define protein levels in microbiota samples and identify specific cell function.

Sequential awarded almost €500k to fund skin microbiome R&D

06-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Sequential Skin has been awarded close to half a million euros as part of the Innovate UK SMART Grant to fund an initiative that advances understanding of the skin microbiome.

Prebiotics, life-stages and upscale: Unilever scientists brainstorm 'next evolution' of microbiome science

05-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

Unilever says it is heavily committed to deepening understanding and advancing product development in the fast-moving skin microbiome space, particularly around opportunities in prebiotics and mass accessibility.

From furniture to face: Mahogany seeds have skin whitening, antioxidant properties for skincare – Review

05-Jul-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Seeds of the Swietenia macrophylla (S. macrophylla) plant, commonly known as the mahogany tree, could be the up-and-coming ingredient for the global cosmeceutical industry.

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Mask relief: Salmon complex moisturiser eases sensitive skin problems caused by face masks

04-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Wearing a face mask causes physiological changes in sensitive skin, but applying a salmon complex moisturiser after removing it improved conditions, according to a new study.

Nailmatic eyes growth in kids bath care: We want to help them ‘play differently’

30-Jun-2022 By Kacey Culliney

French conscious beauty brand Nailmatic has evolved far beyond its nail polish roots in the last decade, edging into temporary tattoo pens and most recently bath bombs for kids, as fun-care takes on new meaning and importance.

Unilever files patent on antimicrobial peptides for skin immunity

28-Jun-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has filed a patent on a method to induce the natural secretion of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on the human body – enforcing immunity of the skin, scalp and oral cavity it claims.

Fish skin gelatine found to have anti-ageing properties that prevent wrinkles, study suggests

24-Jun-2022 By Will Chu

The gelatine contained in the skin of the Pacific whiting fish, may help prevent skin wrinkling caused by ultraviolet radiation, US researchers find.

New study finds sugar beet can balance skin microbiota

21-Jun-2022 By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

Italian and French researchers have identified that short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) in sugar beet have a positive impact on skin microbiota by restricting the opportunity for pathogen development and encouraging beneficial bacteria growth.