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Green tea leaves spilling out of a jar.
Fermentation focus: Unlocking bio-potencies of tea leaves, honey and kombucha for functional skin care
01 Jun 2023
--- Fermented beauty ingredients are a consistently expanding class of sustainable and high functional solutions. PersonalCareInsights explores new developments in the space, which showcase the skin boosting properties of... Read More
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“Convergence of AI and biology”: Unilever and Arzeda cultivate record-breaking home care designer enzymes
01 Jun 2023
--- Beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and intelligent protein designer Arzeda have developed new enzymes with increased stability, performance and sustainability benefits for cleaning and laundry products. The... Read More
woman taking a dip in the Blue Lagoon hot spring
Biological activities of microorganisms from hot springs for “green” cosmetics higher in nature, find researchers
22 May 2023
--- Italian researchers have evaluated the biochemical composition of natural and cultivated microbial communities growing around hot springs known as bioglea to reveal “interesting” antimicrobial and radical... Read More
A collection of unbranded skin care bottles on a laboratory table decorated with leaves and botanical ingredients.
Rejuvenating skin science: Shiseido thins aging-related dermis thickness with botanical blend
18 May 2023
--- Investigating the skin revitalizing properties in a trio of botanical active ingredients, Shiseido has succeeded in reproducing a ”thinning” phenomenon, which is characterized by a decreased thickness of the... Read More
Dove soap bar
Study reveals what soaps make humans more attractive to mosquitos
12 May 2023
--- What soap brand and scent you choose might make you more or less attractive to mosquitos, according to a study published in the journal iScience.
A woman smiles and applies face cream.
Illuminating facial age control: Red light therapy activates spirulina topical gel to rejuvenate skin
11 May 2023
--- A new topical gel containing spirulina extract has shown efficacy in improving the skin’s qualities in a non-invasive way, when activated using red LED light therapy, according to a new study. This is the first study... Read More
An elderly woman with white hair smiles.
Reversing gray hair? “Stuck” stem cells pinpointed as obstacle
04 May 2023
--- Certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but get “stuck” as people age and so lose their ability to mature and maintain hair color, a new study shows. This... Read More
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Haut.AI debuts SkinGPT as “breakthrough” virtual try-on with photorealistic simulations
20 Apr 2023
--- Software service company Haut.AI has unveiled SkinGPT, making it the “first” to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology for modeling skin conditions. Users can use the AI to create... Read More
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Circular beauty: Portuguese researchers upcycle olive oil byproducts into face masks
19 Apr 2023
--- As the cosmetic industry looks toward byproducts from agri-food for upcycled ingredients rich in bioactive compounds, Portuguese researchers have found chemical and rheological benefits of a semi-solid paste (SSP) derived... Read More
Plant and marine microbial biosurfactants deemed “promising” for natural cosmeceutical applications
18 Apr 2023
--- New research on microbes for creating bio-surfactants – natural cleaning agents – and cosmetics is increasing as the industry slowly transitions away from unsustainable chemicals. Scientists find that microbial... Read More
No7 peptide skincare products
No7 and University of Manchester bio-hack skin repair with “world-first super peptide”
17 Apr 2023
--- Scientists at skincare brand No7 and the University of Manchester, UK, have developed a matrix-derived “super peptide” blend. The university shares that this technology is “the biggest cosmetic science... Read More
hand holding clear gel
Bio-cellulose nanocrystal gel act as “chemical camouflage” against mosquitos, find researchers
13 Apr 2023
--- Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found that biomaterial cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) has “excellent potential” for active repellents against Aedes Aegytpi (mosquitos) and is also produced... Read More
Cosmetics cocktail: Researchers for the “first time” spotlight cosmeceutical potential of upcycled wine lees
12 Apr 2023
--- Researchers in Spain and Portugal are highlighting the potential of diatomaceous earth powder and wine lees – “underexploited winemaking waste” – as sources of bioactive extracts or ingredients for... Read More
Skincare, hair health and medical synergies of Himalayan spiked ginger lily
11 Apr 2023
--- Researchers in India and Saudi Arabia have comprehensively reviewed the pharmacologically active phytoconstituents from Hedychium species (spiked ginger lily). Plants in this genus are found in the Himalayan region of India.... Read More
A raspberry floats in sparkling water.
Insempra unveils natural violet and raspberry fragrance and flavor agent crafted by fermentation
05 Apr 2023
--- “Biology-powered” innovator Insempra has launched its first functional ingredient, a biotechnologically produced, 100% natural alpha-Ionone flavor and fragrance ingredient for food and beauty market applications.... Read More
Scientist studies a green leaf placed on a petri dish.
L’Oréal, Unilever and Kao’s latest venture zeroes in on novel bio-based beauty ingredients
21 Mar 2023
--- With aims to advance the reduction of the environmental footprint of the beauty industry, L’Oréal has linked up with Unilever and Kao, undertaking a new venture to craft new sustainable beauty ingredients... Read More
A bottle of Spiraglow EGF Serum by the company Hæckels.
Harnessing the hidden world of microorganisms for natural pigments and functional beauty ingredients
20 Mar 2023
--- The study of microorganisms has revolutionized how we think about skincare and beauty. Recent studies have shown that the trillions living on and within our bodies play a vital role in the health of our skin. Scientists are... Read More
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Aldena gains US$30M investment from Medicxi to pioneer “radical new” immuno-dermatology
17 Mar 2023
--- Biotechnology company Aldena Therapeutics has received financing worth US$30 million by Medicxi to advance siRNA-based therapies for dermatological indications, which will lead to “long-lasting therapies” for... Read More
coats hanging at a dry cleaning shop
Dry cleaning an “invisible cause of Parkinson’s”? Researchers urge action on TCE contamination
16 Mar 2023
--- Trichloroethylene (TCE) – a colorless chemical used in aerosol cleaning products, cosmetic glues, disinfectants and perfumes – has been hypothesized as a cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD), by an... Read More
A person applies lotion to their hands.
Indian researchers explore potent skincare synergies of aloe vera and wild carrot
13 Mar 2023
--- A team of researchers from India has investigated the synergistic skincare properties of natural extracts based on aloe vera and wild carrot. When formulated in an herbal cream format prepared using an oil-in-water method,... Read More
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