FEATURE ARTICLES

The aim of this study has been to synthesise chitosan nanoparticles in order to encapsulate terpinolene fragrance.

Fragrance is one of the most important purchase drivers in APD. In Europe, depending on the country, scent is as important, or nearly as important, as the branding.

As a result of the environmental problems caused by plastic particles, cosmetic brands are increasingly focusing their research on the use of exfoliating particles from natural sources.

The eye contour area is one of the first places where ageing and fatigue signs start to appear. Around the eyes the skin is very delicate and can be affected by many factors, easily showing evidence of fatigue or ageing.

There is something many of us remember from our teenage years but only a few associate with adulthood: oily skin. Oily skin is a major issue, because it affects those areas that are the most exposed, like the chin, forehead and nose.

As life expectancy increases, ageing and its consequences become a focus of interest across various research fields that would elucidate mechanisms of skin ageing and drive new approaches to combat ageing’s adverse effects.

‘Green’: This is the common prognosis regarding long-term trends for personal care products in a nutshell.

The skin is the first line of defence. If the epidermal structure, the skin barrier, is altered, it weakens and skin disorders soon appear. If it happens, and skin regeneration and natural mechanisms for repair just fail, a therapeutic solution becomes essential.

The skin is the outermost organ of human body, providing a selective barrier that regulates the penetration of exogenous substances from the external environment and controls the cutaneous water balance.

Many people now claim to suffer from what is termed ‘sensitive skin’ and consequently seek out products that either alleviate symptoms or prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Sensitive skin is a self-diagnosed condition that many consumers consider themselves to have. A study performed in UK on 3,800 subjects found that 51.4% of women and 38.2% of men self-reported their skin as being sensitive.1

This article aims to give an overview of how cosmetic products are regulated in the US, Canada, Australia, and ASEAN countries. These countries were chosen as they regulate cosmetics through post market surveillance and not through premarket testing.

Vytrus Biotech launched in 2009 as a spinoff company of the Faculty of Pharmacy from the University of Barcelona. It was created by two scientists from the research group Plant Biotechnology Production of Phytomedicines, which has over 35 years’ experience in the area of plant cell cultures.

Two specialty macroalgae-derived extracts have been developed by leading Australian biotechnology company Marinova, for use in cosmetic formulations.

Oily skin usually goes hand in hand with the presence of shininess, acne scars, blackheads and enlarged pores, all contributing to an unattractive and less smooth appearance.

Natural oils have become a common additive to personal care products. They fit the definition of natural, sustainable and can be renewable and even organic. While these classifications are sometimes unclear in meaning, the reason we formulate with a particular oil is often just as obscure.

Waxes and butters play a significant role in the textural qualities of many personal care products.

Biomimetics is a cutting edge technology platform that involves the concept of taking inspiration from nature; its models, systems and processes and exploiting them to meet consumer demands.

Interest in natural and sustainable personal care products continues to grow. According to Mintel Corp and Kline’s report, the natural cosmetics market reported sales of over US$30 million globally, increasing 10% in 2014.1,2

Dandruff, also referred to as seborrheic dermatitis in its more severe form, can be described as a chronic scaling of the scalp and is found in a high proportion of the global population at one time or another. Inflammation and itching are more often seen in severe forms.