Protection and Microbiome

Onion peel and passion fruit peel extracts can potentially 'replace synthetic ingredients' in daily SPF moisturizers

09-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Portuguese researchers determined these extracts, which are readily available agro-industrial by-products, have significant potential to become valuable bioactive ingredients for cosmetic and personal beauty care products with added SPF protection.

First-time study of D. sulcatum Orchid extract demonstrates anti-aging, anti-inflammatory properties

09-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Extensive testing shows strong evidence that the isolated extracts could be another commercially available bioactive to help fight signs of aging for cosmetics consumers.

‘Natural evolution’: Gallinée unveils at-home skin microbiome test kits with Sequential Skin

09-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has launched at-home skin health test kits in partnership with biotech specialist Sequential Skin that analyse bacterial diversity of a consumer's skin, enabling personalised routine recommendations.

Global skin ageing indicators developed for Asian and Caucasian women – Clarins study

09-Mar-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Researchers from Clarins have combined clinical and instrumental skin ageing parameters to develop indices for Caucasian and Asian women.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: Postbiotic scientific discoveries boost consumer awareness

28-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Postbiotics are increasingly seen as an ideal focus for innovators in the world of microbiome modulation but hurdles are created by the lack of use of the word, by both consumers and the industry itself, according to industry experts at Probiota.

Exact mechanisms behind blue light skin damage ‘still not fully known’: Review

24-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

As blue light protection innovation continues to surge, further research must be focused on understanding the mechanisms by which exposure leads to skin damage, suggest researchers.

Olive and juniper extracts show hair growth and wound healing promise: Study

22-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Water extracts from wild and cultivar olive and Greek juniper offer promise topically to assist wound healing and promote hair growth, according to preliminary studies.

Wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags top global skin concerns in 2022

22-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The biggest skin concerns amongst both male and female consumers last year were wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags, according to data from Finnish tech firm Revieve.

Probiota 2023 insights

Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains

22-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.

Physician addresses rebranded ‘skin flooding’ trend and its impact on Gen Z skin care product consumers

21-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Trending skin care routine adequately addresses the unique needs of a younger consumer demographic, but what does this mean for manufacturers looking to improve targeted marketing efforts?

Study finds use of live probiotic in topical ointment could mitigate aging signs

08-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Issues with shelf stability, consumer education, and research gaps have been addressed through the testing and commercialization of a new lactic acid probiotic topical, according to study author Søren Kjærulff, Ph.D., CSO.

Five-strain probiotic blend may impact on bacterial vaginosis symptoms and severity, study finds

08-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

A probiotic blend can be effective in preserving or improving vaginal health, say Korean scientists as they demonstrate its role in alleviating the symptoms and severity of bacterial vaginosis (BV).

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Adult acne woes: Biochemical and hormonal abnormalities found to cause adult female acne

31-Jan-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Adult female acne is linked to higher glucose levels, insulin resistance and lipids in the body, according to an India study.

Understand before purchase: Microbiome testing can help consumers find the right products and eliminate waste

30-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

Microbiome testing start-up Sequential Bio is seeking out brand partners to provide microbiome testing for the end consumer, which it believes can help improve the enduring issue of waste in the beauty industry.

Pioneers bring ‘bio-revolution’ via microbiome innovation platform

26-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A scale-up company offering “the microbiome’s most powerful innovation platform” will attend NutraIngredients’ Probiota event next month (Feb 6-8) to showcase its pioneering technology to the gut health industry.

La Roche-Posay: Skin microbiome may prove ‘essential’ to wound healing

20-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A team of dermatology researchers from L’Oréal’s La Roche-Posay brand have identified an unexpected relationship between the skin microbiome and wound healing, suggesting this presents opportunities for new therapeutic therapies.

Bovine breakthrough: Yak collagen shows promise in accelerating healing process of sunburns – Chinese study

19-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

Non-denatured type I collagen from yak hide has been found to be an effective remedy for sunburns as it can promote the regeneration and replenishment of collagen, says a new Chinese study.

Colgate-Palmolive VP: Regulations and consumer lifestyles shaping teeth whitening innovation

18-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The teeth whitening category continues to boom as consumers worldwide seek out brighter smiles, but differing regulatory frameworks and consumer expectations mean innovation must stay broad, says a Colgate-Palmolive exec.

Special Edition: ACTIVE BEAUTY – VITAMINS, MINERALS AND PLANT POWER

The topical promise of vitamin C for skin health: Review

17-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Topical cosmetic application of vitamin C is more effective than oral supplementation when targeting skin health, but challenges remain around stability and absorption, finds a review.

Acne-buster: Collagen application can enhance the anti-acne effects of red and blue light irradiation

11-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

A study in China has suggested that alternating red and blue light irradiation combined with collagen dressing can improve the treatment efficacy of acne vulgaris.

Microbiome beauty space hampered by misinformation and in need of standardisation – BiomeCentric CEO

10-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

The understanding of microbiome products and ingredients have not kept up with its rapid development in beauty and requires more effort in standardisation, says a microbiome contract manufacturer.

Sensitive skin specialist: Australian beauty brand Mary Grace gears up for overseas expansion

09-Jan-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Australian beauty brand Mary Grace has given its packaging a facelift and is embarking on an NPD drive, as it readies itself to set foot into overseas markets.

Fig leaf tea may help to alleviate atopic dermatitis symptoms in adults: Japanese RCT

03-Jan-2023 By Gary Scattergood

Prolonged fig leaf tea consumption may have positive effects on mild atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults, according to a Japanese RCT.

Biotech firm Modern Meadow touts promise of yeast-based ‘biocollagen’

21-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

US biofabrication specialist Modern Meadow has developed a recombinant protein inspired by Collagen type III from yeast, offering the beauty industry a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal-sourced collagens, its VP of R&D says.

Beauty patents 2022: Smarter sun care, next-gen hair focus and digital

21-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

A flurry of patents were filed in 2022 from industry heavyweights, including L’Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Shiseido. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe rounds up our coverage of the year’s patent-worthy innovations.

Skin care interventions in infancy may not prevent eczema or food allergies, instead may increase risk: Review

21-Dec-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Skin care interventions on healthy infants are likely ineffective in preventing eczema and may even increase skin infection and food allergy risk, according to researchers in Japan, Australia and Europe.

‘Taking skin care to the next level’: Beiersdorf acquires S-Biomedic

16-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Beiersdorf has acquired a majority stake in Belgian biomedical research firm S-Biomedic, opening doors to advance work in skin care actives to manage and balance the microbiome.

‘APAC is the big one’: Start-up with novel sun care discovery seeks B2B and DTC opportunities

15-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

A UK-based start-up founded by a couple of Oxford scientists is targeting business-to-business (B2B) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) opportunities in the Asia Pacific skin care market with its novel sun care solution.

What a gem! Jade extracts display anti-inflammation and skin repairing abilities – China study

14-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Jade extract have been shown to display anti-inflammation and skin repairing activity in human skin fibroblasts, according to new research from Sichuan University, China.

Cleanser + cream: Unilever files patent on two-step SPF protection

13-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International personal care major Unilever has developed a two-step method offering high SPF and UVA protection via a cleanser and cream that can be offered to consumers in a kit.

Collagen boosts skin immunity through anti-inflammatory response

07-Dec-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Hydrolysed collagen reduces the synthesis of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and the subsequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines to preserve skin immune integrity and prevent infections in the elderly, say researchers.

Investor: ‘Enabling technology’ is rising fast in the skin microbiome

11-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The skin microbiome remains a highly competitive and innovative field, and advances in technology to better map microorganisms of groups and individuals is going to fast shape the category moving forward, says the CEO of a specialised venture capital...

Study

How the skin microbiome plays into three common skin concerns

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.

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Phage ‘cocktail’ shows promise in targeting acne: Biocogent

10-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

A century-old method using live virus bacteriophages has the potential to make its revival in skin care via formulations designed to target blemish-prone skin, says US supplier Biocogent.

‘Quick innovation’: Finnish firm with microbiome-restoring active targets South Korea as APAC springboard

10-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

A Helsinki-based firm that has developed a microbiome-restoring extract is eyeing opportunities in the South Korean beauty market, which it believes will serve as a springboard to the wider Asia Pacific region.

Helping hands: Scent Journer develops prebiotic hand sanitisers to keep up with post-COVID premiumisation

09-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

A fragrance label from Singapore has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics to keep up with the post-pandemic premiumisation of the hand care category.

Future of ageing: Mibelle Biochemistry zeroes in on skin ageing to tackle healthspan and lifespan concerns

08-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

The head of Mibelle Biochemistry says the firm will concentrate efforts on skin-ageing research as concerns of healthspan and lifespan come into the spotlight.

Stress management: Mitigating the negative effects of stress driving beauty R&D for Clariant

07-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Clariant says managing the adverse impact of stress on our physical appearance is driving its research and development in a post-pandemic world.

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L’Oréal research: Daily full-spectrum UV protection offers ‘significant improvement’ to photoageing signs

04-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Daily protection against the entire UV spectrum, including ultra-long UVA, can help slow signs of photoageing across all skin phototypes and ancestry, according to global clinical studies from beauty major L’Oréal.

Seventure Partners aims to raise third €300m microbiome innovation fund in 2023

27-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.

L’Oréal CEO: Daily UV protection to be 'one of the important growth drivers in the future’

26-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Daily-use products with UV protection will be a key driver of global beauty growth in years to come, as changes to the weather and consumer knowledge push it into a very real daily need space, says the CEO of L’Oréal.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Probiota Pioneers: Deadline approaching for microbiome-related start-ups

25-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Barcelona.

Wound-healing vitamin’: Is Vitamin K set to become the next ‘hero’ skin care ingredient?

18-Oct-2022 By Amanda Lim

The skin-repairing and strengthening abilities of vitamin K, coupled with the insatiable demand for new and exciting ingredients, will spur interest in the “wound healing vitamin”, according to one skin care brand.

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Preparation and prevention: How to guide women through menopause

13-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Menopause is yet another area of women’s health that has been hugely under-resourced but there are exciting developments in the scientific world and big opportunities for innovation, especially within the spaces of gut health and sleep.

Big Brand Talks – In Conversation with Today’s Beauty Leaders

Unilever exec: We need to create ‘the next big thing’ in deodorants by 2030

11-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Unilever wants to continue to plug consumer needs in deodorants and antiperspirants and hopes to deliver its next big breakthrough technology by 2030, says the company’s R&D head of personal care.

Feeling blue: Understanding how blue light affects skin health ‘hampered by research methods’ – J&J study

28-Sep-2022 By Gary Scattergood

The understanding of how blue light affects skin health is being hampered by lack of standardised research methods, including the use of different sources of blue light and measurements of its biological effects, according to a new review funded by Johnson...