L’Oréal Group has launched Melasyl, a breakthrough molecule that’s designed to address localised pigmentation issues that lead to age spots and post-acne marks.
Earlier this month, the fifth Conference of the Parties (COP-5) took place in Geneva and key steps were made towards phasing out the use of mercury in rogue cosmetics.
Donkey milk has cosmetic potential for its ability to inhibit melanin synthesis, as well as skin barrier damage caused by UVB exposure, says a new study.
Researchers must strengthen lab models and overcome long-standing scientific bias and reliance on Euro-centric data if industry is to advance skin pigmentation knowledge, says a leading dermatology professor.
Exposure to urban pollution can increase skin pigmentation over time – likely a protective response mechanism triggered by oxidative stress – but certain topicals can partly prevent this, finds a study.
Diversity continues to be a key focus for the beauty industry, as brands big and small increasingly look to cater to a multicultural consumer base. We consider how this evolved throughout 2016.
Scientists in the UK have conducted research that confirms you don't have to have red hair to have a higher risk of burning or skin cancer, which could lead to more targeted approaches to UV protection.
DSM Personal Care has completed a new study into skin pigmentation and found that it does not appear to play a role in the facial skin barrier integrity and repair capability.
Researchers in Sweden, France and Italy have worked out how the pigment of the skin manages to protect the body from the sun's dangerous UV rays, and this could lead to better sun protection products.
Scientists have strengthened their understanding of how skin cells sense and react to ultraviolet light and protect themselves with melanin; which has implications for skin care products and leave-on treatments for exposure.
Polynektars is a new range of plant-based active ingredients rich in polyphenols from French company Berkem, and consists of two ingredients designed for skin care products: Fresh’ka and Origa’light.
Science is always exploring new ways to stem the tide of visible ageing, and the industry is always open to developing the next generation of alternative ingredients, which has led industry experts to explore the properties of bio-fractions of pea, rice-bran...
Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, has launched Citrolumine 8, a new cosmetic active for use in anti-ageing and skin lightening products.
Lightening age spots without changing the colour of surrounding skin is the claim Switzerland-based ingredients supplier Mibelle makes of its new ingredient.
A team of researchers working at the Hiroshima University's
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Japan claims it has
clarified the structure of melanin, a move which could enable
cosmetic companies to develop more effective...
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