Personal genetics company ‘23andMe’ recently conducted research into how 'striae distensae' or stretch marks are developed in a bid to identify genetic markers for the skin imperfections and determine why some individuals are more susceptible.
Consumer good giant Unilever has teamed up with the University of Liverpool to give its personal care ingredients a biomass boost with the development of the next generation of renewable chemicals.
University of Bath researchers have developed an innovative new compound which actually works with the body to boost its' defences against cancer-causing UVA radiation.
A new study has found a way to identify which brand of lipstick is present at a crime scene without contaminating evidence, and this could stretch to analysing other cosmetics products in an attempt to solve crime.
Lycra is usually associated as giving an added stretch and texture to textiles and clothing, but now Invista has teamed up with UK cosmetics player Rimmel to include the brand in its make-up formulations.
The skin care industry is full of studies looking at sun protection and how UV rays age the skin, however new research reveals there is a link between the sugars in foods we eat and the wrinkles we find on our faces and bodies.
The European Space Agency has chosen ‘Courage + Khazaka’s’ skin measurement devices for its International Space Station (ISS) in an effort to verify the process of skin ageing in space.
Norwegian researchers have discovered a microorganism living in Trondheim Fjord which they believe can provide strong protection against ultraviolet radiation.
Germany-based ingredients provider Symrise has launched a new stabiliser that can be used in a very wide range of formulations to bring about a host of functions.
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO has teamed up with skincare brand Larissa Bright to create the world's first UVA/UVB sunscreen filters that mimic the natural protection corals on the Great Barrier Reef emit under the sun's rays.
A ground breaking EU project will perform the world’s first planetary scale survey of marine plankton to discover new ingredients for the French cosmetics industry.
New research carried out by scientists at the University Hospitals Medical Center and commissioned by Estée Lauder demonstrates that poor sleep quality impacts both skin function and signs of aging.
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.
As the quest for natural substitutes to petroleum-based plastics continues, scientists at the Polytechnic University of Catalonidia have discovered a microorganism in South America that produces poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), which will come as good...
Ingredient supplier Evonik Personal Care has introduced its new selection tool which it claims helps customers to select the ideal emollient to match their needs.
Scientists have published research findings that point to possible implications to ovarian response to IVF treatment, bringing further debate to the effect they can have on human fertility.
The future is here: Russian cosmetics chain Ulybka Radugi chain is joining forces with marketing tech firm Synqera to release checkouts capable of recognizing customers’ faces and even detecting their emotional state.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a new method to control how drops of oil behave using electricity, which could have applications in the cosmetics industry.
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 the year since the Bio-renewables Development Centre opened at the University of York, the team of researchers have been working with local SMEs and large multinationals to explore novel business opportunities around the use of sustainable raw materials.
Scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have been awarded two 'ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants' to look at capillary suspensions, which are responsible for adjusting the behavioral flow of cosmetic formulations, in an...
Cosmetics company Lush is offering a quarter of a million pound prize to try and encourage researchers to deliver a breakthrough in toxicology research that could ultimately lead to the replacement of animals used in product safety testing.
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.
A team of researchers at the King’s College London said the object of their research was to determine whether or not sunscreens inhibits vitamin D Synthesis.
Researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science have received a grant to develop biodegradable PHA-based microbeads for cosmetics following concerns over environmental impact.
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.
A team of international scientists have released research results that is said to prove that using sunscreen regularly can reduce the signs of skin aging significantly.
Researchers at the University of Alicante have patented a new device that cultivates microalgae more efficiently; a technology that its lead scientist says will be of great value to the cosmetics industry as algae based formulations become more of a trend.
Continuing its on-going research into skin care science and anti-ageing, Nivea product maker Beiersdorf has teamed up with the scientific network project AgeNet to study the effects of environmental factors responsible for skin ageing.
The company’s seminar focused on key insights developed in recent years by AAK scientists in the important area of crystallisation and rheology for cosmetics formulation.
Thinning hair and pattern baldness are a big concern to many people, so it may come as good news that Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has teamed up with a Canadian bio-venture company and begun research on a regenerative treatment.
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.
Scientists at the UK University have developed what they refer to as 'a simple lab-based skin test' which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to cosmetics, new drugs, and household chemicals.
University of Granada scientists have patented a new treatment for acne that is based on completely natural substances, which they say is much more effective than artificial formulas because it does not create resistance to bacteria and has no secondary...
France-based ingredients supplier Sederma has launched its new anti-ageing active ingredient claiming it is the world’s first to target the microRNAs in the skin.
Although the market for silicones in the personal and health care market continues to grow, the potential for further expansion is being held back on account of market maturity and environmental concerns, a new market report reveals.
The market for polymer ingredients used in personal care products is tipped to grow steadily over the coming years to reach $3.49bn by 2017 according to the latest findings from market research firm Lucintel.
Bluestar Silicones has completed its Mirasil range for cosmetics applications with two new hair care ingredients: Mirasil ADME 235C and Mirasil ADMH-E125, which was showcased at the most recent in-cosmetics event in Paris.
Ashland Care Specialties has expanded its portfolio of conditioning and deposition polymers with the launch of two new cationic solutions: Conditioneze 22 and Conditioneze 37.
Ingredients supplier AAK Personal Care is to launch its eco-designed ester, Lipex SheaLight, at the 2013 edition of NYSCC Suppliers’ Day that is taking place in New Jersey over the next two days.
In this video interview Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager at Dow Chemical, spoke about the continued evolution of the EcoSense portfolio and the reasons behind the development of the latest product launches.
For many, the ‘Medicine Hunter’ Chris Kilham has been venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones in an on-going search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits.
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