Melanin

Tackling 'enforcement challenges' of mercury-added cosmetics

21-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Earlier this month, the fifth Conference of the Parties (COP-5) took place in Geneva and key steps were made towards phasing out the use of mercury in rogue cosmetics.

Donkey milk shows ‘promise’ as anti-pigmentation skin care ingredient – China study

13-Apr-2023 By Amanda Lim

Donkey milk has cosmetic potential for its ability to inhibit melanin synthesis, as well as skin barrier damage caused by UVB exposure, says a new study.

'All melanins are not born equal': Skin pigmentation research must consider ‘broader story’, says derma professor

12-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Researchers must strengthen lab models and overcome long-standing scientific bias and reliance on Euro-centric data if industry is to advance skin pigmentation knowledge, says a leading dermatology professor.

Urban pollution can ‘increase skin pigmentation’: Henkel & L’Oréal-funded study

14-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Exposure to urban pollution can increase skin pigmentation over time – likely a protective response mechanism triggered by oxidative stress – but certain topicals can partly prevent this, finds a study.

Topical treatment offers safer tanning

22-Jun-2017 By Simon Pitman

Scientists at the Harvard Medical School say they have developed a way of increasing skin pigmentation in levels using a topically applied compound.

The continued rise of multicultural beauty in 2016

23-Dec-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Diversity continues to be a key focus for the beauty industry, as brands big and small increasingly look to cater to a multicultural consumer base. We consider how this evolved throughout 2016.

Ginger gene carriers also at higher risk of skin cancer, researchers say

15-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Scientists in the UK have conducted research that confirms you don't have to have red hair to have a higher risk of burning or skin cancer, which could lead to more targeted approaches to UV protection.

DSM gains further understanding of pigmentation’s role in skin repair

14-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

DSM Personal Care has completed a new study into skin pigmentation and found that it does not appear to play a role in the facial skin barrier integrity and repair capability.

Skin pigment understanding could lead to better sun protection products

30-Sep-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers in Sweden, France and Italy have worked out how the pigment of the skin manages to protect the body from the sun's dangerous UV rays, and this could lead to better sun protection products.

Scientists develop understanding of skin response to UV light

22-Jan-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have strengthened their understanding of how skin cells sense and react to ultraviolet light and protect themselves with melanin; which has implications for skin care products and leave-on treatments for exposure.

Berkem launches Polynektars range of polyphenol-rich ingredients for skin care

16-May-2012 By Katie Nichol

Polynektars is a new range of plant-based active ingredients rich in polyphenols from French company Berkem, and consists of two ingredients designed for skin care products: Fresh’ka and Origa’light.

$Bio-fractions of peas, rice and yeast all hold anti-ageing capabilities$

Bio-fractions of peas, rice and yeast all hold anti-ageing capabilities

12-Aug-2011 By Andrew McDougall

Science is always exploring new ways to stem the tide of visible ageing, and the industry is always open to developing the next generation of alternative ingredients, which has led industry experts to explore the properties of bio-fractions of pea, rice-bran...