Bacteria

Academic research on incorporating live bacteria into topicals has widened, but industry moves in the space still face major hurdles [Getty Images]

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

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.

L’Oréal signs licensing deal w bacterial biotech firm Micreos

L’Oréal signs licensing deal with bacterial biotech firm Micreos

By Deanna Utroske

Under the agreement announced today, the Netherlands-based bacterial technology company will give L’Oréal access to a proprietary enzyme that targets and kills staphylococcus aureus—the endolysin is already an ingredient in Micreos’ own skin care brand...

Mibelle launches anti-aging remedy for the sleep deprived

Special Edition: In-Cosmetics North America

Mibelle launches anti-aging remedy for the sleep deprived

By Deanna Utroske

At this week’s in-cosmetics North America trade show in New York City, the beauty biotech company is showcasing IceAwake, a biotech ingredient made available by glacial melt.

JooMo launches new body wash with skin bacteria tech

JooMo launches new body wash with skin bacteria tech

By Lucy Whitehouse

British cosmetics start-up JooMo has launched the next in its series of products that claim to work with the skin’s natural microbiome: a body wash ‘that gets the skin to heal itself by mobilising the natural skin bacteria’.

expert opinion column Two Views: Is beauty ready for bacteria?

Two Views: Is beauty ready for bacteria?

By Deanna Utroske

The microbiome, probiotics, and bacteria are buzz-worthy topics in personal care and cosmetic formulation. For this installment of Two Views, Cosmetics Design asked Kelly A. Dobos of Sun Chemical and Shaheen Majeed of Sabinsa if and how the industry is...

Natural chemical could help fight tooth decay

Natural chemical could help fight tooth decay

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A compound related to chemicals found in liquorice root could revolutionise the oral care market as it can stop bacteria harming teeth and help fight the resulting tooth decay, according to a new study.

Resveratrol inhibits acne bacteria growth

Grape antioxidant shown to treat acne effectively

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Research from across the pond has shown how resveratrol works to inhibit growth of the bacteria that causes acne and can also be combined with benzoyl peroxide, a common acne medicine, to enhance the drug's ability to kill the bacteria.

Tricking biological clock could boost microalgae production

Tricking biological clock could boost microalgae production

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A group of scientists have discovered a way to trick algae's biological clock to remain in its daytime setting, which dramatically boosts the amount of valuable compounds that the marine plants can produce when they are grown in constant light.

Scientists find novel polymer to replace petroleum-based plastics

Scientists find novel polymer to replace petroleum-based plastics

By Michelle Yeomans

As the quest for natural substitutes to petroleum-based plastics continues, scientists at the Polytechnic University of Catalonidia have discovered a microorganism in South America that produces poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), which will come as good...

Scientists develop acne treatment that works with the skin's bacteria

Scientists develop acne treatment that works with the skin's bacteria

By Michelle Yeomans

University of Granada scientists have patented a new treatment for acne that is based on completely natural substances, which they say is much more effective than artificial formulas because it does not create resistance to bacteria and has no secondary...