Stress

Spotlight on ‘stress-relief’ beauty

06-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Neurocosmetics, psychodermatology, or stress-relief beauty. Whatever you want to call it, there is an uprising of new brands and ingredients that are aiming to help people battle the stress epidemic via their beauty and personal care routines.

Less stress, less sebum: Skin-benefiting effects of dark tea demonstrate potential for cosmetics application – study

11-Sep-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The stress-relieving action of dark tea polysaccharide and its ability to reduce stress-induced lipid secretion suggest strong cosmetics application potential, say Chinese researchers.

Stressed skin: Indie brand Faace expands with anti-stress cream

28-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

UK Indie brand Faace has developed a daily moisturiser designed to alleviate stress with its scent profile and nourish stressed out skin with a range of actives.

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Predict and influence: Stanford University and L’Oréal investigating skin tightness

07-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

US-based Stanford University is working with international beauty major L’Oréal to investigate skin tightness, looking at how mechano-receptors send signals into the neural circuit upon application of a topical.

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.

Study

"Vicous cycle": Review shows skin sensitivity may effect mental health, vice versa

24-Aug-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Unlike many dermatological conditions, sensitive skin syndrome doesn’t have objective symptoms, but it may have a quantifiable psychological impact.

Special Edition: PROTECTIVE BEAUTY – SUNCARE, ENVIRONMENT AND STRESS

Blue light, pollution and stress: ‘Multifunctional’ products now key in protective beauty

13-May-2022 By Lynda Searby

Brands should consider ingredients that have both beautifying and protective properties as consumers seek out multifunctional beauty and personal care products, say market analysts.

Editor's Spotlight

Mental Health, Feeling Good and Happiness in Beauty

22-Jul-2019 By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

What matters to beauty consumers when it comes to a healthy lifestyle? This is the question we are asking in this article by exploring how the cosmetics sector can offer support to prevent and overcome various lifestyle stressors.