German research institute Fraunhofer has developed a process to calculate the nanoparticles in sunscreens and cosmetics by advancing and refining an existing method.
Rather than studying hair according to ethnicity, researchers from Purdue University are categorizing hair by curl patterns and investigating the threshold at which each can tolerate heat styling.
A research team in Poland has suggested that moisturising creams rather than ointments are better to carry hyaluronic acid for dermal absorption as they contain more water meaning the formulation is more stable.
A team of global scientists claim they have come up with a natural-based sunscreen that has been inspired by the strategy fish, algae and microorganisms develop as a means of UV protection.
A new discovery about the structure of human hair will change the way scientists and researchers, as well as the cosmetics industry, view and explore it in the future, according to the scientists who carried out the research.
A team of researchers have found that using metal oxide-coating PMMA or Talc as a new infrared blocker inhibits IR-induced decrease of collagens in the skin which could lead to further anti-ageing developments.
Shiseido has entered into a new collaboration agreement with the dermatology research centre at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US for collaborative research into skin biology as well as efforts to communicate important information about skin protection...
Researchers in Poland have, for the first time, explored the influence of beeswax on the rheological properties of lipstick and found that those with added propolis are more brittle and prone to crushing.
Scientists at North Carolina State University have presented research that points to an effective environmentally-friendly antibacterial agent developed using lignin nanoparticles.
Scientists in Brazil have suggested that as UVA and UVB rays can penetrate glass and commercial lamps, such as Tungsten and Fluorescent lamps, can also emit small amounts of radiation at certain wavelengths, there could be a case for wearing sunscreen...
Symrise is extending its range of offerings to include freshly pressed plant juice varieties that can easily be incorporated into cosmetic applications, taking inspiration from the food and beverage industries to meet consumer demand.
Shiseido has, for the first time, found that impaired function of dermal lymphatic vessels can lead to sagging of the skin and is looking into ways to develop cosmetics products to combat this, based on a pine cone extract sold in Europe and Asia.
BASF has joined the 3D bioprinted skin party by teaming up with biotechnology firm Poietis to help develop and test cosmetic bioactives for skin care applications.
After ten years of scientific research, Japanese personal care player, Shiseido has patented its RepliCel Hair-01 (RCH-01) hair regeneration technology.
Rice – good enough to eat, and now, potentially good enough to make new cosmetics, after an EU-funded project researching the extraction of small pieces of protein from rice starch by-products for ‘superfoods’, found there could be an application in the...
Ever wondered why you seem to get more wrinkles in certain areas of your face, or that some appear more severe than others? Well, a new study has identified that differences in the number of oil-secreting glands in the skin may help explain why wrinkles...
At the 23rd World Congress of Dermatology, South Korea represented the Asia Pacific region for its 'voluntary social responsibility and hard work' in the area of dermatology.
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) held its first ever Scrub Up On Science competition at London’s Science Museum last week as it looks to inspire children to get into the cosmetics industry and science as a whole.
A study into the full range of ultraviolet radiation damage on the skin could help sunscreen and cosmetics manufacturers develop and test better protecting products, as for the first time it documents DNA damage.
The Cosmetics Design team caught up with Joel Mantelin, global marketing manager, biofunctionals at Ashland Specialty Ingredients, to find out how epigenetics is playing an increasingly important role in the company's research and development focus...
At the second annual 'Cosmetics Europe Week' in Brussels, industry experts revealed that the EU cosmetics market showed signs of recovery with 0.5% growth in 2014 – 72.5 billion Euros.
In the lab the product may pass all the tests, but if it is not applied properly then this could be irrelevant, meaning the spreadability of a product can be very important to its efficacy.
The cosmetics industry is no stranger to technology and L’Oréal has demonstrated how a wearable device could have a big future in cosmetology and dermatology for thermal evaluations in a non-invasive manner.
Sunscreen plays an important role in protecting our skin and (hopefully) we all use them to avoid dangerous sunburn, but they must feel good when applied to encourage the consumer to top up throughout the day to stay covered.
Essential oils have been valued by many cultures for centuries and recently, as consumers have moved towards a preference for natural cosmetics, essential oils have become more prevalent in beauty products; and skin care manufacturer NuSkin has offered...
A Spanish researcher has developed three ‘green’ analytical methods to simultaneously analyse various components used in cosmetics products such as sunscreens, perfumes and shampoos, all in the name of consumer safety.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble is following its rivals down the 3D skin printing road as it looks to fund a five year research project to develop a commercial process for making three-dimensional printed skin tissue.
Linalyl acetate, a fragrance chemical that is one of the main constituents of the essential oil of lavender, may be an emerging fragrance allergen and should appear in the declaration of ingredients for cosmetics, according to a study by the University...
A compound related to chemicals found in liquorice root could revolutionise the oral care market as it can stop bacteria harming teeth and help fight the resulting tooth decay, according to a new study.
The EU-funded research project COSMOS got under way in The Netherlands aiming to reduce the dependence of Europe’s oleochemical industry on imported plant oils, by turning camelina and crambe into profitable, sustainable, multipurpose, non-GMO European...
Cosmetics Design caught up with Stephanie Sandrolk-Beunat, global strategic marketing manager, Dow Europe at the recent in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out about how the latest ingredient launches are targeting sensorial and texturisation properties,...
When looking for an innovative idea for sunscreen, formulators may be able to draw on zebrafish as inspiration after a study found that the tropical fish produces a chemical that protects against ultraviolet radiation.
Ingredient supplier Naturex has developed biomimetic botanical extracts using breakthrough NaDES technology for the cosmetics industry, having successfully applied for a patent.
The 3-D human tissue company Organovo filed a current report this week with the SEC stipulating the conditions of that company’s arrangement with L’Oréal USA, which is a game changer for cosmetics testing, biotech, and the nutraceutical market.
States of matter – solid, liquid, and gas – they make up the world around us, we learnt about them at school, and now thanks to Seppic it is the inspiration behind the latest cosmetics formulas showcased at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona.
Hair loss caused by increased sensitivity of the follicles is permanent and continues as one gets older, but with the power of a basil extract, Mibelle Biochemistry believes it may have found a way to reduce this.
Oil-based products have soared in popularity over recent times and cleansing oils are part of this upsurge, taking influence from Asia in what ingredients supplier Croda is calling the ‘East meets West’ trend.
When we think of sun care and sun protection we often concern ourselves with UV exposure, but we should also be protecting ourselves against infrared radiation according to Coty, which has been developing products for this purpose over the last few years.
Procter & Gamble has joined forces with botanists at Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London to find effective natural-based ingredients for its latest range of anti-pollution skin care products.
Scientists have upped the ante in the battle against counterfeit products by inventing sophisticated fluorescent inks that could be used as multi-coloured barcodes for consumers to authenticate products that are often counterfeited, and are ‘virtually...
Magnolia scent could become the next hot fragrance ingredient after research underscored the fact that it is a unique pheromone receptor – a much sought after quality in this competitive category.
Swiss ingredients supplier Induchem has introduced the first active ingredient to the market which is activated by a new layer of the skin, the stratum microbium.
BASF Beauty Care Solutions and biotech firm GENEL have teamed up to identify a specific microRNA suspected to be involved in the melanogenesis process and could see a breakthrough in products that treat skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation.
On speaking with Dr Alain Khaiat at in-cosmetics Barcelona, he directed Cosmetics Design's attention to his relationship with StartletDerma, whose work with sea anemones has led to a new method in collagen delivery.
Head & Shoulders has been the world’s top-selling anti-dandruff shampoo for decades, so we spoke to the research term behind the brand’s formulation to find out how they have held on to the crown.
It may not be the complete cure to hair loss so don’t go reaching for the tweezers just yet, but scientists have found that by plucking 200 hairs in a specific pattern and density, replacement hairs will grow six-times the original amount.
Anti-pollution is a claim we are starting to see more and more of on skin care products in Asia, and increasingly worldwide. This exclusive interview lifts the lid on how P&G is tackling the issue.
Procter & Gamble is the undisputed king of anti-dandruff hair care thanks to its Head & Shoulders brand. But the work behind maintaining its reputation is relentless, as the head of research for the brand explains.
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