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New directions in anti-ageing

Anti-ageing Special Newsletter

New directions in anti-ageing

By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design surveys this distinctive beauty category by looking forward at formulation trends and reflecting on innovative launches and business moves from the past year.

What’s trending in the natural anti-ageing category right now?

Anti-ageing Special Newsletter

What’s trending in the natural anti-ageing category right now?

By Simon Pitman

In the past few months we have seen a plethora of new natural-based ingredient launches targeting the anti-ageing beauty market, including, a raspberry extract, a green coffee oil ingredient and a new apple stem cell-based ingredient.

Johnson & Johnson to acquire NeoStrata

Johnson & Johnson to acquire NeoStrata

By Deanna Utroske

The deal, announced just this week, will give J&J a stronger position in the skin care category, particularly the anti-aging segment.

Anti-pollution – the ever popular skin care trend

Anti-ageing Special Newsletter

Anti-pollution – the ever popular skin care trend

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Tattoo trend inspires new Rahn skin active

Tattoo trend inspires new Rahn skin active

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The increasing number of people getting tattoos is an unlikely source of inspiration for Rahn’s newest Liftonin-Xpert active, due to the specialised skin care required after-inking.

Shiseido finds pollen can damage skin barrier

Shiseido finds pollen can damage skin barrier

By Lucy Whitehouse

Researchers at Shiseido have discovered that Japanese cedar pollen can disrupt skin barrier function, a finding which could have major implications for the skin care category.

Croda launches latest skin smoothing ingredient

Croda launches latest skin smoothing ingredient

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient supplier Croda has launched its new high molecular weight protein hydrolysate Prolevis, which targets skin wrinkles and imperfections, claiming to instantly smooth the skin.

FreeFrom Skincare Awards to open for entries

FreeFrom Skincare Awards to open for entries

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The fifth annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards will open for entries on February 1st, 2016, with 13 different categories, awarding skin care products that are ‘free from’ allergens and other ingredients which many consumers may wish to avoid.

Study finds high levels of stress leads to skin complaints

Study finds high levels of stress leads to skin complaints

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers say that going down the non-drug route to deal with psychological stress and also protect the skin could be the answer having found that heightened stress levels are associated with many skin complaints; although not pimples on the face.

Raspberry extract shows strong anti-ageing potential

Raspberry extract shows strong anti-ageing potential

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Research carried out by two biotechnology companies has found that an extract from the raspberry plant is effective in promoting skin hydration and protecting the cells from excessive water loss, meaning it could have potential for skin care and anti-ageing...

Dow Corning launches new silicone-based film former

Dow Corning launches new silicone-based film former

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Dow Corning is launching its new film former for skin care and colour cosmetics applications having gathered data on the latest market trends and developing a product based on these needs.

Fresh science on anti-aging, from Avon

Fresh science on anti-aging, from Avon

By Deanna Utroske

Avon researchers have identified two biological factors that make for a more nuanced understanding of why skin changes with time and how lines and wrinkles form.

7 global beauty brands that are listening to consumers

7 global beauty brands that are listening to consumers

By Deanna Utroske

NetBase, the social analytics solutions firm, compiled data in a recent report that explores what exactly consumers are saying about leading skin care brands and reveals how those brands can leverage social media more fully.

Shiseido finds licorice extract and facial exercises stop skin sagging

Shiseido finds licorice extract and facial exercises stop skin sagging

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having studied how the loss of dermal anchoring structures leads to skin sagging, Shiseido has discovered that exercises to contract and relax facial muscles can stimulate fibroblasts to prevent this, and a licorice extract can be used as the active ingredient...