FEATURE ARTICLES
Cosmetic Ingredient Review and EU update
This article looks at the final safety assessments issued by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel during 2018.
Fullerene aids UV absorption and antioxidant protection
There are two types of skin aging: photoageing and natural aging. Natural ageing is ageing by endogenous reasons; therefore, this type of aging cannot be resisted or prevented.
Neo-universal: back to universal cosmetics
Peclers Paris, a leading creative and innovation consultancy for beauty, fashion & lifestyle brands, shares a unique and forward looking perspective on the evolution of diversity in beauty.
Carrot extract for blue light protection and vivid skin
Blue light-induced skin damage originates from two sources: natural blue light, which is part of sunlight, and artificial blue light, which comes from electronic devices. Topical applications that protect from blue light have reached the cosmetic market. But efficient blue light absorbers are rare.
What is new in acne?
Acne vulgarisis a multifactorial skin disease, and its pathogenesis includes increased sebum production (hyperseborrhea), hyperkeratosis, proliferation of Cutibacterium acnes(C. acnes) and inflammation.
Periorbital wrinkles reduced by phytoglycogen
Phytoglycogen is a natural, plant-based form of glycogen, providing energy to cells that can be utilised to increase proliferation and production of important extracellular components.
Ingredients focus: eye area care
We have seen in recent years some exciting new ingredients that aim to improve the appearance of the eye area. This delicate area of the body can transform a person’s look, as it is in such a prominent position.
L-Cystine+L-Glutathione: efficacy for a bright innovation
Having a white skin is an extremely important element of the women’s beauty in Asian culture.
New ‘K-Beauty Inspiration Zone’ launching at show
With 2019 marking its 5th edition, incosmetics Korea returns from 26-28 June to celebrate the very best K-Beauty has to offer now and in the future.
Japan and Korea leading the way
With the world now focusing on the latest innovations from the ‘J-Beauty’ trend, it is fair to say the cosmetics industry in Asia has been stealing the limelight for many years now.
‘The Worldwide New Trend’ explored in Yokohama
Organised by the Federation of Japanese Cosmetic Ingredients Associations and The Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan, the 9th CITE (Cosmetic Ingredients and Technology Exhibition) will take place from 15-17 May at the Pacifico Yokohama.
Formulations for superfoods and customisable beauty
Superfoods and customisable beauty have been two of the key trends over the past year. The concept of superfoods has emerged from consumers’ growing interest in natural ingredients in all areas of the marketplace; food, clothing, as well as cosmetics.
Crocus sativusflower extract restores circadian rhythm
The Sun is known for its effects, often damaging, on the body but also on the cutaneous tissue. For this reason, photoprotection is one of the most important concerns of the cosmetic and personal care industry.
The hygge lifestyle: a craving for comfort
From interior design to home care and the world of fragrances: The Danish concept of hygge has been wholeheartedly embraced in nearly all areas of our lives.
Intelligent ageing repair with skin superfoods
The many environmental factors related to modern lifestyle generate a skin imbalance that leads to premature ageing. In this study, we evaluate the capacity of a new skin delivery system based on bicosomes (named bicosome-xanthin) to provide intense detox and revert the signs of ageing.
Natural micellar thickening with glutamate surfactants
Amino-acid based surfactants have been widely used in the last two decades in personal care products as well as in household, industrial and institutional cleaners due to a lot of advantages.
Formulation concepts for active people
Bespoke, personalised beauty products are set to be one of the biggest trends, as skin care, makeup and fragrance brands increasingly put the individual at the heart of what they do.
Expression lines targeted via both synaptic pathways
An excess of repeated contraction of the muscles involved in facial expressions results in the appearance of fine lines known as expression wrinkles.
Emotions to connect with consumers
Wellbeing is the experience of health, happiness, purpose, and prosperity; generally speaking it refers to the feeling of being well and full of positivity
Cannabis beauty products: a growing influence
With new superfoods emerging seemingly every week and pressure to find natural actives that deliver noticeable skin and hair benefits, one plant source has been overlooked in many regions because of its association with recreational drug use.
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