Plant-derived active ingredients have considerable potential as a safe and effective treatment in alleviating the symptoms of atopic dermatitis or eczema.
Omega-3 and omega-6 rich sacha inchi oil shows good moisturising benefits for dry skin and warrants further investigation for skin care applications, say researchers.
Earlier this week at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, the skin care brand presented skin aging data gathered in conjunction with the consumer genetics company 23andMe.
One of the latest trends in the industry at present is for anti-pollution products, and this presents an opportunity for brands within the anti-ageing category to target specific consumer needs.
It appears cosmetics are affected by the seasons, as weather conditions and emotional changes affect consumers’ beauty habits and regimes and offer manufacturers the chance to capitalise with products for specific needs.
Natural skin care goes back thousands of years to when the Ancient Egyptians used treatments for a variety of skin conditions and with the category still being popular today, we take a look at some of the more popular naturally-derived ingredients and...
Research conducted into natural ingredients in products targeting dry skin has demonstrated evidence of a link between the topical application and the subsequent development of food allergies.
Hydrating and moisturising claims are in huge demand in the beauty arena at present with the influence and imagery of water helping global product launches.
Netherlands-based Purac has published the latest clinical trial results for its dry skin ingredient Purasal NH/COS, underlining its efficacy for reducing associated dry skin conditions.
Incorporating therapeutic skin care products into their range may be the key for future success as the market sees significant growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
An extract from Vervein provides a number of solutions for imbalances in the skin and can be used in all core anti-ageing products for face and body, according to the ingredients supplier Silab.
3Rx Skin Therapy is preparing the launch of a new skin care range developed to repair and relieve dry skin compromised by treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation, as well as other dry skin issues caused by medical conditions.
L’Oréal and Nestlé’s joint venture into nutricosmetics had its claim relating to the improvement of dry skin refused by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) last week.
Johnson and Johnson is releasing a moisturizing skin care range
designed for teens who do not suffer from problem skin in an
attempt to cash in on the increasingly affluent young consumer
group.
The explosion in the number of people suffering from diabetes and
related symptoms is leading to a surge in demand for products that
treat dry skin conditions related to the disease - a niche that
personal care players could be doing...
Traditionally treatments for dry skin and dry skin-related
conditions have emphasized moisturizing the skin, but the latest
research suggests that shielding lotions might be the most
effective means of preventing what can often be...
Sensation Chocolat Paris is due to launch a new skin care range on
the market this winter that taps into increasing demands for
exotic, natural and effective ingredients.
Scientists at the University of Dundee say they have discovered the
gene that causes dry skin, something that could lead to a marked
turn around in a host of treatments for related conditions.
A look at the latest personal care launches in both the US and
around the world reveals both the continued interest in
natural-based products, combined with increasingly innovative
products that form part of the trend towards further...
The rise of hyaluronic acid and cheaper supplies from China means
that the anti-aging protein is now starting to be incorporated into
a wider range of skin care products.
France-based active ingredients specialist Silab is introducing a
series of new anti-ageing ingredients at the forthcoming Health
& Beauty America show, to be held in New York City, 27-29
September. Although the three ingredients...
Cognis Care Chemicals has launched a new long-lasting moisturiser
based on extracts of a South African desert plant. The launch is in
response to increasing demands for multi-functional moisturising
agents that catering to the...
UK ingredients supplier Croda Personal Care has launched a new hand
and nail care ingredient on to the market. Based on hydrolysed
keratin, ProSina is said to combine properties that enable stronger
nails, while rehydrating skin,...
Boots Healthcare and the NeoStrata Company - founder of alpha
hydroxyacid (AHA) and poly hydroxyacid (PHA) technology
- have co-developed a new treatment cream to prevent acne.
Clearasil Ultra Treatment is the first mass-marketed...