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Countering ‘Ozempic face’ with active ingredients
One side-effect of rapid weight loss drugs like Ozempic from a cosmetic standpoint is visually apparent ‘ageing’ of the face. This arises in the form of crepey or saggy skin and wrinkles. In fact, it has become so ubiquitous that it is termed ‘Ozempic face’. Mehran Ghadim of Grant Industries looks at how Ozempic changes skin, and what can be done...
COVER STORY: Phytotensors: the heart of Silab expertise
With more than 30 years of expertise, SILAB is a major player in the development of natural tensors of plant origin (or phytotensors). The force of its innovation is based on its unique capacity to combine for each generation of phytotensors, a new technology and scientifically proven performance in terms of efficacy, sensoriality, formulability...
Harnessing stem cells for sustainable ingredients
Cobiosa and Rubisco Biotechnology describe the promising development of a stem cell extract from the leaf of Aristotelia chilensis, also known as maqui or Chilean wineberry. This active ingredient has been shown to be an antioxidant, a good promoter of type I collagen synthesis, reduce melanin synthesis and prevent reactions that trigger MMP-1
Scientific foundations of liquorice in skin care
Liquorice is substantiated for cosmetic use for a range of skin care needs, as an anti-inflammatory product with benefits for skin sensitivity, hyperpigmentation and concerns such as eczema and acne. Chinese ingredient maker BGG reviews the scientific evidence for the benefits of liquorice extracts from a skin care perspective, with a focus on the...
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P2 Science is a leader in green chemistry — creating high-performance, clean ingredient solutions for the beauty and personal care industry. Citropol® is P2’s signature line of sustainable, high-performing liquid polymers, which imparts multi-functional benefits to hair, skin, fragrance, and color cosmetics, and is derived from the natural oil of...
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