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L’Oréal files patent on ‘superior stability’ waterless sunscreen using carnauba wax

13-Aug-2020

By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed an anhydrous sunscreen rich in antioxidants using liquid carnauba wax that protects the formula from oxidation and avoids sensory degradation.

P&G trials Olay refill pods: ‘Small steps can lead to monumental change’, says exec

13-Aug-2020

By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Procter & Gamble is trialling refill pods for its skin care brand Olay via Amazon in the UK for a limited time.

Overlooked opportunities? Skin microbiome may play a more important role in personalisation than DNA

13-Aug-2020

By Amanda Lim

The founder of a skin care start-up believes that understanding the skin microbiome may play a more important role than genetics when it comes to personalising skin care.