Acne Vulgaris

The technology enables facial images to be analysed for acne type and location which can then be used to recommend products and services and create skin treatment plans [Getty Images]

Spot search: L’Oréal files patent for acne imaging tech

By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a method to localise and identify different types of acne using a deep-learning image processing digital system that can be linked to e-commerce product and service recommendations.

Snail skin care trend hits the US

Snail skin care trend hits the US

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The benefits of snail mucus on the skin have been known to the cosmetics industry for a while, and having seen a big trend in Korea, it is now heading to American shores and is expected to be the ‘newest fad’.

Cosmetics boosting sales of acne-fighting salicylic acid

Cosmetics boosting sales of acne-fighting salicylic acid

By Lucy Whitehouse

The use of salicylic acid, a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of the systemic causes of blemishes, is on the rise in acne treatments and related cosmetics, and, according to a new report, this growth is set to continue. 

Ginseng - a skin care formulators dream?

Ginseng - a skin care formulators dream?

By Michelle Yeomans

As Crodarom launches its new ginseng active this month, it is apparent that the traditional Chinese and herbal medicine has become a popular ingredient for skin care manufacturers due to its natural antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and most importantly...

Totarol goes global

Totarol goes global

Essentially New Zealand says it has been 'overwhelmed' by the
response to the active ingredient Totarol, which it showcased at
last week's In-Cosmetics show. Its natural antibacterial properties
have already proved...