Cosmetics Design caught up with marketing director Arnita Wofford, of ingredients specialist Univar Personal Care, who explained about the 'Savage Glamour' concept, which focuses on the fast-paced lifestyle of urban women.
NYU researchers Makoto Takeo, Wendy Lee, and their team have identified the molecular pathway that manages hair (and skin) color. And this latest ‘cure for grey’ is making headlines well beyond the hair care and beauty industries.
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.
Dow Corning has urged consumers to ‘be brave’ with their cosmetics choices in its latest campaign to come out of its TrendsLab for Beauty Care, focusing on four new formulations to meet these new trends.
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.
A group of independent researchers from Europe and America say that their combined efforts have resulted in a report that will pave the way for legislation on endocrine disruptors in Europe.
All different types of trend can affect how a supplier and formulator will develop their products, and right now it is texture and instant gratification that has influenced Croda's latest innovations.
Mibelle Biochemistry has developed a peptide which mimics the function of Royalactin; a protein found in Royal Jelly responsible for the epigenetic programming of the queen bee; and it has been shown to have skin regeneration properties.
Sederma has turned its innovation attention to the popular anti-pollution trend, developing its latest natural active ingredient Citystem to fight against visible and invisible pollution damage to the skin.
Scientists in Belgium and Germany have shown how long sunscreen may resist removal once applied to the skin, showing that the effect of UVA blockers can last for a number of hours.
The future of functional ingredient delivery in anti-ageing and cosmetics could be done using a dissolving microneedle (DMN) patch after a new study verified a prototype for its safety and efficacy.
A study carried out in Switzerland suggests that the levels of saturated hydrocarbons found in lipsticks and other lip care products should be kept at low enough levels to avoid a substantial increase in exposure for regular users.
Inolex, a Pennsylvania-based personal care ingredient company, is launching a new collection of ingredients at this week’s show in Paris, France, and seeing a terrific industry response to its alternatives to palm oil.
A new study carried out by Procter & Gamble with University Trier and the University of Groningen has found that individuals who are allergic to para-phenylenediamine (PPD) in hair dyes, better tolerate one of the manufacturer’s own derivatives; although...
Scientists have successfully grown complex skin tissue, complete with hair follicles and sebaceous glands, using induced pluripotent stem cells and future uses could be as an alternative to animal testing for cosmetics, as well as other medical purposes.
A sun tan may make you look healthy when done safely and it may be the body’s way of protecting itself against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, but the increasing pigment blocks vitamin D synthesis, limiting the skin's ability to produce more...
Scientists have found that myristoleic acid, an active compound in Malva verticillata seeds, can activate Wnt reporter activity and increase cell proliferation in cultured human dermal papilla cells (DPC), making it a good candidate to treat hair loss.
Fine chemicals player Ashland has just announced the launch of its Surfa Thix N Polymer, an all-in-one solution for a wide variety of rinse-off consumer cleansing products.
Chemists from the University of Texas at Arlington and North Carolina State University have documented a water-based process that could lessen industry’s dependence on solvents.
New research has come to light that could optimize the manner in which liquid formulations dry, enhancing both the application and efficacy of sunscreens and other beauty products.
We normally associate hair loss, thinning and greying as markers of age, and a new study has now shown how ageing influences the diameter, surface topography, hardness, loss modulus, storage modulus, and tactile perception of human hair.
L’Oréal is building on its four-year long work with Instituto D’Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Rio de Janeiro (IDOR) by signing a new scientific collaboration in the field of tissue engineering and more specifically skin reconstruction.
Researchers at Johnson & Johnson claim that hydrophobic sunscreen formulations can help protect the skin from extended water exposure by serving as additional water barriers, as well as providing UV protection; showcasing their dual function.
A new study by Procter & Gamble finds that removal of underarm hair in men by blade shaving and waxing significantly improves the immediate effectiveness of standard soap washing in reducing odour from the area, compared with soap washing alone.
Researchers have developed an improved method of gas chromatography to lift lipstick samples for analysis, tracing them back to the specific brand used; and this could be of interest in the crime-solving game.
SBI BioEnergy, a biofuels company out of Edmonton, Alberta, is about to start converting waste oils and fats into alternative fuels. And as with petroleum based fuel production, the byproducts will be available ingredients for cosmetics manufacturers.
Researchers in France and Spain have developed a novel anti-ageing facial serum containing apple stem cell extract, pro-collagen lipopeptide, creatine, and urea, which has been shown to significantly improve skin condition.
A new study carried out in France has found that Raman spectroscopy represents an analytical, non-destructive, and dynamic method to evaluate the permeation of actives in the skin layers.
A new study has shown that a topical combination of retinoids (RC), alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), salicylic acid (BHA), and lactic acid are a safe and effective treatment for acne as it can reduce inflammation and improve skin quality.
Researchers in Denmark say that the way liposomes are perceived in beauty needs to change after showing that the vesicles, often praised by cosmetics companies for their alleged ability to transport active ingredients into the skin, cannot actually penetrate;...
Microbiota plays an important role in skin health as it helps nourish and also protect against foreign microorganisms, meaning it is a good place to start if you want beautiful skin, according to a leading expert at L’Oréal.
Scientists have identified that the activity of the key enzyme mitochondrial complex II significantly decreases in older skin and say this could hold the key to future cosmetic product development.
A study carried out by researchers in Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium has found that pre-treatment of the skin with ascorbic acid could reduce elicitation reaction to hair dye component p-phenylenediamine (PPD) in sensitised individuals.
The company’s newly launched mass-market hair care brand qilib is meant to address the needs of both women and men with thinning hair as well as hair loss and to appeal to consumers that are passionate about wellness.
A new study shows that the dormant phase for hair can actually be important for maintaining the cells' rejuvenating activity over time, as inhibiting a specific stem cell gene can speed up hair growth cycle, but also wear out and damage the hair...
Researchers have developed a nanotechnology-based formula that activates the body's natural defence against free radicals and could control a variety of skin pathologies and disorders, such as over exposure to UV rays and inflammatory conditions.
Infant skin structure and function is different to that of an adult and understanding the specific profile of each through monitoring their metabolomic profiles can lead to more specific targeted products, according to a Johnson & Johnson research...
Scientists at University College London have identified the gene for greying hair for the first time, as well as the genes influencing hair shape and density and this could have a big impact on products to delay the ageing process.
New research from Beiersdorf has shown that the daily use of skin care products containing licochalcone A (Lic A) and 4-t-butylcyclohexanol in patients with rosacea improves the overall skin appearance and the quality of life of these patients.
Swiss supplier Firmenich announces large-scale production of its Ambrox ingredient using a White Biotechnology fermentation process, coupled with proprietary green chemistry technology.
Lambson is reacting to the on-going microbead trend being seen in Europe and the world with the development of a patent-pending core-shell microencapsulation technology using entirely vegetarian food grade ingredients.
Scientists have developed a new way to encapsulate fragrance molecules to make a product’s scent last longer by combining bulk and microfluidic emulsification, and it could mean that the scent from luxury perfumes does not evaporate as quickly.
Biotech firm Deinove announces that is making major progress in its carotenoids project developing five new molecules that can be used in cosmetics, among other applications, as it looks to maximise on natural market demand.
The Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has developed a concept of a new electronic tool that could be used for the risk assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics.
A study on women from Germany and China has shown that there is a link between traffic-related air pollution caused to dark spots on the face, known as lentigenes or liver spots.
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.
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