News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Scientists have discovered that samphire cell biomass extracted from the Crithmum maritimum wild plant found throughout Europe and North Africa may be helpful in skin repair and anti-aging products.
A team of researchers at consumer goods giant Procter and Gamble have discovered that creating a liquid crystal colloidal structure in a shampoo formulation can significantly enhance the deposition of silicone conditioning actives onto oxidatively...
A selection of TV, print and online adverts for Colgate Palmolive’s Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpastes have been banned in the UK following complaints, notably from rival oral care firm GlaxoSmithKline.
In a Natural Cosmetics Brand Assessment report recently carried out by Organic Monitor, a chartered chemist analysed the ingredient composition of cosmetic products of over 50 brands that make natural and / or organic claims, finding that “many brands do...
Recently launched mascara packs by HCP and lip gloss applicators by Albéa draw on the trend for big and bright colour cosmetics packaging which attract more consumers.
Dispatches from Microbiota 2011
Dr Jacques Ravel, one the world’s leading vaginal microbia researchers, says revelations about differing ‘community types’ of vaginal bacteria could drastically improve treatments for the common condition, vaginosis.