Fred Zülli, Managing Director of Mibelle Biochemistry, spoke to CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com about the sustainable aspects of the company’s PhytoCellTec technology ahead of a presentation he is giving at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris.
Sanofi’s new beauty drink joint venture with Coca-Cola is unlikely to precipitate a more serious leap into functional or medical foods for the French pharma titan, an analyst has said.
A new study by Croda has shown that its Solaveil SpeXtra titanium dioxide dispersions can protect skin against the formation of free radical species when exposed to near-UV or high energy visible (HEV) light.
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.
Researchers in Northern Ireland are collaborating with international research partners to develop a new 'clean' technology to destroy water toxins caused by harmful algal blooms, using titanium dioxide molecules.
Researchers have identified a set of eight triggers that can lead to the skin condition atopic dermatitis, said to affect up to 3 per cent of the adult global population.
A group of researchers in Spain say they have tested a nanodevice treatment that incorporates intelligent nanoparticles to selectively release ingredients to target aging cells.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has been requested to give its opinion on the preservative, found in hair and face cosmetics, to determine whether it is still safe to use in cosmetics.
A study carried out by cosmetics giant L’Oréal into the ’50 rule’ concerning ageing hair, has found that strands of grey are a lot less common than was previously thought.
Scientists at the University of Bath have challenged whether nanoparticles used in sunscreens or cosmetics to carry an active ingredient deep into the skin, penetrate the skin's surface.
Scientists in Britain have found an unusual source of study into how to stop skin from ageing and maintain a youthful appearance; sea urchins and sea cucumbers.
Green formulation is becoming increasingly popular in Asia on the back of growing consumer awareness, but designing eco-friendly formulations for this market can throw up additional challenges.
Nanoplastics released from packaging and cosmetics and entering the sewage system and surface waters, eventually reaching the sea, could be damaging the water’s inhabitants.
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.
More needs to be done to increase consumer understanding of natural hair care products and better communication is the way to do this according to consumer goods giant Unilever.
Biotechnology company Regenetech has opened discussions with lifestyle firm Aristocrat Group Corp (ASCC) to develop a line of anti-aging skin care products from stem cells using The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s bioreactor technology.
A Polish collaboration between a research institute and a cosmetics firm aims to develop new anti-ageing products by drawing the results of basic mitochondria 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.
A study by scientists at the University of Columbia claims to link childhood asthma to phthalates that are found in personal care products and plastic packaging.
US based manufacturer Eden Aesthetics, says it has developed a nutritional pill that’s zinc component enhances the effects of Botox injections by up to 25 percent.
Scientists are embarking on a genetic investigation of a Malaysian tribe in a bid to understand why East Asians have light skin but lower skin cancer rates than Europeans, and this could lead to a better way to protect people from skin cancer.
New light is being shed on a compilation of research suggesting that a supplement traditionally used for joint pain and inflammation could aid in reducing the visible signs of ageing if taken orally in daily doses.
Australia-based sunscreen ingredient maker Antaria has been challenged by environmental group Friends of the Earth over the company’s claims that its products are free of nano materials.
Colombia-based Kahai S.A.S. claims to be the first company in the world to industrialise the production of Kahai nut oil and is starting out by targeting natural cosmetic makers in Europe.
The government in South Korea has revealed a novel plan to fight the on-going jellyfish the country suffers from: to use their collagen extracts in cosmetic products.
UK-based natural cosmetics ingredients maker Oat Cosmetics says it is advancing the global distribution of its product line to Australia on the back of continued growth.
A US company making a beauty from within supplement containing a telomerase active ingredient is being put to the test over its marketing claims by a former employee who has taken out a global class action lawsuit.
Scientists in the United States have conducted a study to gauge how nanoparticles found in personal care formulations can end up in agricultural soil and the effects this may have on crops such as soybean.
Johnson & Johnson has formally announced that it is to remove a number of potentially dangerous chemicals from its US formulation portfolio by the end of 2015.
A group of scientists in the US and China have discovered a mechanism to help understand skin appearance that may lead to better anti-aging products and other cosmetic formulations.
There are a plethora of obstacles when it comes to tackling organic and natural formulation says formulation expert Dr Barbara Olioso, who points to ‘technology, knowledge and common sense’ as the best navigation tools.
European, Canadian, African and Indian researchers are developing together new ways of using the substantial co-streams from fish and oil plant processing with the aim of developing methods of reusing protein- and oil-rich side streams in a number of...
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.
Paris based company, Veld’s claims it has developed a unisex fragrance based on ‘aromatherapeutic’ and ‘neurocosmetic’ research that helps to reduce the urge to overeat.
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.
Germany-based personal care giant Beiersdorf says that it has targeted micro-inflammation of the scalp to develop a new Eucerin branded hair care treatment for scalp and associated hair conditions.
Blue Marble Biomaterials says its foray into cosmetic fragrances and extracts made from recycled materials could grow exponentially as the applications for its technology expand.
France-based chemicals giant Arkema has increased its global footprint in a number of industries, including cosmetics, with the proposed acquisition of Brazilian company Resicryl.
The Belgium-based IFRA organisation says that its latest random testing of fragrance marketed in ten different countries has shown 100 per cent regulatory compliance.
A new study has suggested that phthalates found in many cosmetic products could increase the risk of diabetes in women, although the industry has moved quickly to refute these claims.
A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle’s dental school are developing a new ingredient derived from marine microbes that is designed to provide enhanced bacterial protection for teeth and gums.