Global technology company Greiner Bio-One is launching ThinCert cell culture inserts, a form of artificial skin which can be used as an alternative to animal testing.
If hair care is to push on and increase growth over the coming years it can do worse than to look at the trends that have boosted the colour cosmetics and skin care markets recently and use these examples for its own innovation.
The luxury skin care brand has developed a breakthrough cream that it says is a first for the industry in unclogging and sealing pores, ultimately shielding the skin from blackhead causing dirt and debris.
In this latest blog, Imogen Matthews looks at the new trend of product customisation and evaluates whether or not it can provide enough impetus to become the next big thing for the cosmetics industry.
Chemicals giant BASF has launched a new active ingredient that is claimed to provide instant moisturisation properties thanks to controlled release technology.
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new technique to study the properties of skin which could help the development of topical skin creams and treatments and improve understanding of the skin ageing process.
The third Skin Care Ingredients online show opened its doors yesterday to a packed programme of conference presentations, the latest ingredients launches and booths featuring some of the biggest ingredients players.
On Wednesday, June 12th 2013, the SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show and conference will be back for the third year running for this crucial event.
Germany-based fine chemicals player Wacker has recently launched a resin elastomer gel for skin care and a novel emulsion for hair care that are both derived from silicone.
UK model Lily Cole has launched a campaign to highlight what she claims is the cruel and unethical killing of endangered sharks for squalene, an ingredient used in face and skin creams.
Tapping into the booming men’s grooming market, UK beauty brands Rodial and Nip+Fab have launched Nip+Man, a new face and body care range specifically designed for men.
The evolution of the BB cream category has been nothing short of incredible, giving way to the CC cream category. But now US-based Julep is set to launch what is claimed to be the world’s first DD range.
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.
Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.
As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international industry professionals.
Ashland will go beyond its booth space at in-cosmetics Paris to demonstrate its latest ingredients by highlighting its latest product developments in the innovation zone and the new H2O trail.
Unilever is giving its Axe skin care range a boost by heavily promoting it through social media, including a ‘facescore’ page on Tumblr designed to assess the level of an individual's facial grooming based on uploaded personal photos.
A Beiersdorf scientist has developed a novel method of skin analysis that will help the Nivea maker better understand the skin and develop more targeted skin care products.
Contipro Biotech is introducing its latest cosmetics delivery system to transport anti-aging actives in its polymeric micelles into the deeper layers of the skin.
A leading expert from University College London has backed the use of living skin equivalent model LabSkin as a viable alternative to testing cosmetics on human or pig ear skin following extensive studies.
Researchers at the UK University of Reading claim to have discovered that the peptide MatrixylTM can nearly double the amount of protein collagen, essential for skin elasticity.
UK-based Evocutis has joined forces with Bradford University with the aim of developing a non-animal testing method which could improve the treatment of pigment-related skin conditions and development of sun protection products.
Beauty behemoth Beiersdorf believes that with animal testing bans coming into play, differing regulations around the world, and growing public concerns, 2013 could be a challenging one for the cosmetics industry; but one which should lead to further innovation.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has teamed up with a German university to contribute to understanding of the skin that could lead to big developments in skin care and anti-ageing products.
The Norway-based marine ingredients supplier says that two major contracts to supply ingredients for US skin care companies helped 2012 to become a ‘breakthrough’ year for the business.
Bee venom popped up on the skin care scene a few years back as a natural alternative to the hugely popular Botox trend, boasting restoration and plumping properties, particularly in menopausal skin. Years later, it appears skin care formulators are turning...
Scientists have provided an objective index for evaluating the degree of progress of dermal tissue changes caused by photo-ageing and revealed for the first time that elastin abnormality develops in the lower dermis during the early stages.
Hyaluronic acid has become the must have anti-wrinkle ingredient, but now France-based Silab has launched what it claims is a natural-based alternative.
Eradicating animal testing in the cosmetics industry has taken another step forward as UK-based Evocutis has secured ten new contracts totalling £280,000 (€337,000) for its alternative method.
Specialty chemicals manufacturer Evonik has published its ceramide research with the aim of developing tailor-made yeast strains with improved sphingolipid production capabilities.
France-based Bayer Santé Familiale has unveiled new research into its Heterosides ingredient that emphasises increased skin barrier and anti-inflammatory properties.
Researchers in Taiwan have developed a process with a new laser technique to identify the signs of aging and may help provide an index for measuring the effectiveness of 'anti-aging' skin products.
EU scientists have been awarded the first ever £250,000 (€310,000) Lush Science Prize for their steadfast progress in an ongoing research project to find an alternative to animal testing with chemical safety in mind.
Netherlands based manufacturer of gelatine and collagen peptides says it wants to expand further into the skin care category on the back of new clinical trials as well as expanding its production into Brazil.
The forthcoming Probiotech & Microbiota conference, to be held in Brussels February 5 – 6, 2013, will focus on the latest application for both the skin care and oral care categories.
Germany-based ingredients supplier Evonik has launched two new skin care ingredients: Tego Cistus claimed to protect the skin against environmental stress and Tego Stemlastin said to reduce chronological ageing.
As Procter & Gamble continues to battle against shrinking market share world-wide, CEO Bob McDonald emphasizes how his vision for increased innovation will help the company face up to its current challenges.
A team of researchers in Portugal have developed a ‘groundbreaking’ test which assesses skin sensitivity and could significantly reduce animal testing in the cosmetics industry.
Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line aimed specifically at the local consumers.
Switzerland-based ingredients provider DSM says studies it has carried out give further scientific evidence to prove the effectiveness of its skin care ingredient Alpaflor.
US based Nova Technology has developed a wireless skin hydration testing application in an effort it says to help industry professionals in the area of skin research.
Scientists at global cosmetic company Novo Solutions have developed a line of anti-ageing skin care products that features a formulation comprised of purified human umbilical cord serum, an ingredient they say is an industry first, in the fight against...
UK-based skin care company Aethic has called upon the expertise of scientists at King’s College London to develop the first sunscreen based on MAA's (mycosporine-like amino acids), produced by coral.
German company, MAVIG has developed a skin imaging technology it says helps the industry, particularly in research and development areas, by providing for the first time, a non-invasive view into the epidermis and superficial dermis.
Scientists from Italy and Spain have found that strawberry extract protects the skin against UVA rays, and could open the door to the creation of photo-protective cream made from strawberries.
According to Frutarom, vitamin K2 K-7, a supplement renowned for targeting bone health, has the potential to be adapted to beauty from within products to benefit the skin, resulting in a more healthier, more radiant complexion.
