Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR) introduced two new breakthrough technologies at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in New Orleans targeting anti-aging and acne.
Research and development company Skinvisible has announced that the Canadian Patent Office has awarded its Invisicare polymer delivery technology a patent, allowing it to expand its portfolio globally following six other patents worldwide.
Increasing awareness of the potential environmental impact of sunscreens has prompted one US sunscreen manufacturer to seek approval of its latest product from an environmental group.
Canada-headquartered Botaneco has launched an organic emulsifier based on its oleosome technology, in partnership with contract manufacturer Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC).
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Ariel Laboratories, a custom product development laboratory, has announced the formulation of a complete line of skin care products utilizing glycolic acid targeting aging and acne-prone skin.
Renewable chemicals firm Amyris has announced it will soon be starting work on a production plant that will manufacture sugarcane-based ingredients for the cosmetics industry.
The lucuma fruit, a popular flavoring for food and confectionary in much of South America, has potential for topical use as an anti-aging ingredient, according to recent research.
Applying an extract from the leaves of Orthosiphon stamineus, otherwise known as Java tea or Cat’s whiskers, can help reduce sebum production in the skin, reducing shine and decreasing pore size, claim BASF scientists.
Mexico-based Nanomateriales has entered into an agreement with NanoBioMagnetics (NBMI) to produce and commercialize a nano titanium dioxide UV filter for sunscreens and cosmetics.
Lubrizol claims its new hair fixative polymer can provide tailored hold and good humidity resistance while not interfering with the feel and thickness of the finished product.
As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased importance.
BASF Beauty Care Solutions has launched an anti-ageing ingredient X-pressin based on papaya extract, which is designed to make the skin more luminous and radiant.
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Beiersdorf scientists claim to have developed a deodorant that can fight against the excess sweating and odor caused by stressful situations, often suffered by teenagers.
Taking supplements of wheat ceramides daily for three months may improve skin hydration, although the difference in the skin feel noted by users was less significant.
Using silica nanoparticles in emulsion systems can help the delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics and dermal drugs, according to researchers in Australia.
Probiotics can be protected and incorporated into hand sanitizers using a new encapsulation technique, as a way of recolonizing the hands with good bacteria after killing the bad, according to US company Capsulent.
An encapsulation technology that can be engineered to not release the capsules’ contents can be used to halt degradation of UV filters and increase SPF in organic sunscreens.
Oil seed specialist Botaneco has developed stable oleosomes that do not collapse in the presence of alcohol or under low pH conditions, significantly opening up potential applications for the technology.
Adding an antioxidant to a plant-based skin whitening formulation can make it as effective as a pharmaceutical strength hydroquinone-based formulation, according to a recent study.
Ingredients manufacturer Kobo has launched a range of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide UV filters for use in sunscreens that are outside the nanoparticle range.
Three new vegetable-derived surfactants have been launched by Lubrizol’s Noveon Consumer Specialties business for use in products making natural claims.
Improving the skin’s barrier function and ability to resist environmental stress is the claim behind the latest addition to Mibelle’s range of actives that target skin stem cells.
The International Group (IGI), a Canada-headquartered supplier of wax-based products, has launched a vegetable petrolatum replacement for natural personal care products.
One pill a day of LycoRed’s lycopene supplement can enhance the natural protective qualities of the skin against UV and visible light, the company claims.
Cosmetics ingredients supplier Jan Dekker is launching an organic and fair trade aloe vera ingredient for cosmetics products, which it claims is a world first.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has tested its Olay Pro-X anti-aging regime against a tretinoin-based prescription treatment, and found they performed similarly.
Lightening age spots without changing the colour of surrounding skin is the claim Switzerland-based ingredients supplier Mibelle makes of its new ingredient.
Chemicals supplier Clariant has added new ingredients to its texture and thickener range that it claims can improve the feel of high pH formulations and thin lotions.
BASF Beauty Care has launched a seaweed-based ingredient that promises to provide consumer benefits and a high value solution to formulators struggling in a difficult environment.
No-rinse cleansers that also moisturise are the target for the latest offering from Cognis’ active ingredients division Laboratoires Sérobiologique (LS).
Proteins in milk that form part of the cow’s natural protection against milking related infections can be formulated into anti-microbial cosmetics and oral care products, according to manufacturer Quantec.
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