As the beauty industry continues its push forward with natural and organic cosmetics innovation, focus must be placed on the biodegradability of ingredients – still surprisingly overlooked in the field, says a formulation expert.
Biotech company Genomatica presented a bio-based alternative petroleum-based solvent in fragrance during NYSCC Suppliers’ Day which they claim can cut carbon emissions by up to 50%.
Consumer interest is turning more towards natural and sustainable ingredients, and while plant extracts are a good potential avenue to satisfy that trend, more research is needed to effectively implement natural antioxidants.
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists 2021 Suppliers’ Day wrapped up November 11, but trends from hundreds of suppliers who exhibited at the show can still inform what’s hot in personal care ingredients.
Beraca showcased a new kaolin clay product which serves as a colorant and a performance ingredient, and through a specialized app can be used to create 3,000 shades.
Distribution partner IMCD showcased a line of biotechnology inspired waterless samples at NYSCC's Suppliers' Day. CosmeticsDesign sat down with Danielle Wheeler, personal care technical and business development director and Ella Pochay, head...
Targeting microbiome-related pathways that involve the production of skin pigment, fatty acids, and ceramides could delay the signs of skin ageing, according to an Estée Lauder funded study.
Inspired by black lung research, a new company has developed anti-aging products that intervene before free radicals can be formed, and Nordstrom is now on board.
After decades of dwindling Indian sandalwood availability, an international fragrance competition is being held to introduce the world of perfume to a sustainable source of the scarce ingredient.
Cosmetic new product development is a layered and lengthy project, and increasing speed of trends is adding pressure, but a new platform aims to a help by consolidating the process into one program.
The rise of consumer demand for sustainable beauty products has made an already complicated material acquisition process even harder, but a new platform is out the change that.
CosmeticsDesign sat down with Suppliers' Day chair Susanna Fernandes to find out what this years show will look like and what attendees have to look forward to.
Special Edition: INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY – THE RISE OF EDIBLES AND FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Plant peptides, plant hormones and cannabinoids should be more closely looked at for developing dual-action dermal and hair rejuvenation edibles and replacing retinoids that carry several negative side effects, say researchers.
Customers are increasingly looking to consumer brands to bring them more eco and socially responsible products, but most of that work has to be done much earlier in the supply chain.
Observations indicate that different skin ethnicities experience aging differently, and using tissue engineering a French research team set out to show the value of vitro studies in research on dark skin types.
A herbal face wash manufactured by India-based Himalaya Drug Company has been clinically studied to prevent and reduce mild-to-moderate acne after four weeks of daily use.
Botanical green tea extracts can protect hair from ultraviolet (UV) damage by reducing the formation of certain protein biomarkers, though efficacy is linked to antioxidant levels of the extract, finds a P&G funded study.
Global flavor and fragrances manufacturer Givaudan has introduced DigiPulse to sniff out consumer perceptions of fine fragrances online. The social listening tool is an enhancement of the artificial intelligence-powered Carto, an intuitive and interactive...
Saponins from tomato seeds may improve skin elasticity in healthy women, says a new study from Japanese researchers that could open up opportunities in anti-wrinkle or anti-aging formulations.
Plant-based synthetic biotechnology company Calyxt is on a mission to revolutionize the way the world uses plants by combining its evolving technology and new bioreactor capacity.
Korean cosmetic company Amorepacific has developed an active ingredient with extracts from peach sprouts and peonies, which it claims is effective in inhibiting and regulating the secretion of sebum on the skin.
Polyphenolic compounds recovered from waste from the production of craft beers may boost mitochondrial activity and prevent oxidative stress in skin cells, and offer novel anti-aging ingredients for cosmetic formulations.
The multi-functional skincare active reportedly provides skin glow benefits such as enhanced skin radiance, minimizing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, blurring of skin imperfections, and supporting even, homogenous skin tone over time.
Three new face creams formulated with dexpanthenol were well tolerated with high product satisfaction and acceptability for people with dry and sensitive skin, says a new study.
Special Edition: CIRCULAR BEAUTY – SUSTAINABLE SOURCING, GREEN CHEMISTRY AND ECO-DESIGN
Nanoparticles made using natural polymers and ingredients from waste materials offer the cosmetics industry great promise in developing active beauty products for skin health that align with green economy goals, say researchers.
The focus on beauty as a form of self-care and the role diet and nutrition play on our beauty habits grew for consumers during lockdowns amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says research by ingredient firm Lycored.
Yerba mate fermented using Kombucha may yield a range of bioactive ingredients with benefits for skin cells, showing potential as an ingredient for cosmetic products, says a new study from Poland.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named BASF as one of its 33 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award winners for 2021. It is the fifth time and the third consecutive year that BASF has received the recognition.
Shiseido-owned make-up brand Maquillage has launched a new lip product featuring new technology that makes it transfer resistant despite its glossy finish.
Massachusetts-based Conagen has announced it has scaled-up production and commercialization of the antioxidant ingredient hydroxytyrosol, thereby expanding the health ingredient portfolio of its commercial partner Blue California.
International beauty major has developed a hair styling formulation for curly hair from a blend of sugar compounds and plant fibre, offering a natural and light-weight alternative to film-forming polymer and silicone products.
Japanese scientists have reported that the compound 2-aza-8-oxohypoxanthine (AOH) may protect against water loss from the skin and act as a moisturizing agent in topical cosmetic formulations.
Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome - Ingredients innovation and Science
Industry will deepen understanding further on the interplay between the microbiota and its host thanks to emerging technologies like single-cell research and in vivo imaging techniques, say researchers.
Finnish startup Innomost is scaling up production of its bioactive compounds from upcycled birch bark, offering a more sustainable alternative to palm, fossil and food origin ingredients for beauty and personal care, its founder says.
The biological advancement is now coming to the forefront of beauty, bringing innovations and opportunities through its ability to program code to grow new kinds of beauty ingredients.
Daily supplementation with hydrolyzed fish cartilage may reduce wrinkles and improve collagen morphology in the skin, says a new study from scientists in France and Brazil.
New 'vegan collagen' brand VeCollal, in collaboration with AminoLabs, has created an ingredient which claims to mimic the amino acid profile of human collagen exactly.
The compound 2-butyloctanol shows potential prebiotic activity by promoting skin friendly bacteria in human armpits, while also inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria, says a new study from Colgate-Palmolive.
A herbal blend formulation of soy germ, black cohosh, chase-tree berry and evening primrose seed was found to improve skin roughness and other skin parameters in post-menopausal women.
Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.
Sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate from broccoli, may increase hair numbers by almost 7% in men and women with androgenic alopecia, says a new study from South Korean cosmeceutical player Gragem Co., Ltd.
Extracts of Acmella oleracea formulated in an “all-natural” emulsion serum can reduce the appearance of wrinkles within two weeks, says a new study that also supports the safety and stability of the serum.
Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with research organisation Verily Life Sciences to conduct a two-year clinical trial investigating the link between oral health and systemic human health conditions, specifically cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.
As sunscreen recalls draw media attention this summer, Dr. Laura Cohen talks to CosmeticsDesign-USA about how QuantaSphere microencapsulation technology helps prevent unwanted absorption of chemicals into the body.
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