Skincare

Skincare, sensory and sustainability claims are helping to reimagine color cosmetics

20-Sep-2023 By Simon Pitman

With a greater emphasis on skincare and sustainability claims, a new report highlights how the fast pace of change in the color cosmetics category is being driven by developments in the digital realm.

Has the term ‘skin barrier’ confused consumers? Simple’s survey says “yes”.

09-Aug-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Unilever beauty brand Simple surveyed UK consumers about their skin care knowledge and discovered that most are out of their depth.

'We found a unique pea peptide': Danish skincare brand NUORI details new natural, one-step innovation

09-May-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

In line with the growing trend for minimalistic and sustainable Scandinavian beauty products, Danish skincare brand NUORI has combined eight hero ingredients, including 'the perfect plant-derived peptide', in a one-step formula for its new face...

Skin care interventions in infancy may not prevent eczema or food allergies, instead may increase risk: Review

21-Dec-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Skin care interventions on healthy infants are likely ineffective in preventing eczema and may even increase skin infection and food allergy risk, according to researchers in Japan, Australia and Europe.

From makeup-centred to multifunctional: How halal beauty consumer trends are shifting

29-Nov-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.

Pearly great: Seawater pearl hydrolysate a promising sunscreen ingredient as study shows skin protection benefits

20-Jul-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Seawater pearl hydrolysate could be a promising sunscreen ingredients due to its positive impact on UVA-induced photoaging of skin cells, scientists in China have reported.

Something brewing? Coffee by-products could boost antioxidant properties of cosmetic formulations – Review

29-Jun-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Coffee by-products could be a suitable ingredient for cosmetic and topical formulations due to its hight antioxidant properties, a new study has revealed.

Microemulsion shows promise in improving essential oil skin care applications

07-Mar-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Demand for eco-friendly skin care products is high and essential oils hold promise for naturally derived activities, and microemulsion could help improve their performance and stability.

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Essential oils could have uses across cosmetics, but still pose significant challenges

07-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer and regulatory demands are pushing personal care brands to use more botanical ingredients, pulling essential oils further out of fragrance and demanding more research.