FEATURE ARTICLES

Aneco has developed the third generation vitamin A - hydroxybenzophenone retinate (HPR), which has excellent stability, higher safety, and more significant efficacy. As a new generation of vitamin A derivatives, the Chinese maker believes HPR has great cosmetic market prospects

While the environmental onslaught may be leaving its mark on human skin, there is liposomal ellagic acid for those caring to look on the bright side, as VAV Lipids explains

Oat Cosmetics has developed EcoPep (Avena sativa (oat) Peptide), a novel, high-purity oat peptide which revitalises hair from the scalp, promoting optimal scalp health, reducing hair fall and enhancing hair density

Presperse explains how the intersection of wellness, wellbeing, technology, and AI in the hair care industry is reshaping the way we care for our hair and our scalp

Clariant presents a Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract that represents a significant advancement in the field of skin care innovation. Its potent efficacy, coupled with its natural profile, positions it as a promising alternative to retinol

Greentech demonstrate that an active made from an extract of Schisandra chinensis berries can greatly improve cell longevity by slowing down the effects of time and preventing the appearance of wrinkles

Jaka Biotech demonstrates the anti-ageing effects of Bifida Ferment Lysate, which were validated by in vitro and clinical efficacy tests. The results indicate that Bifida Ferment Lysate effectively inhibits cellular senescence and delays the formation of wrinkles

Lubrizol Life Science describes novel esters that can provide properties such as powder binding, breakage resistance, good pigment dispersion, optimal hardness in sticks and transfer and sweat resistance for colour cosmetics

Lucideon explains how it is harnessing machine learning for modeling the optimal use of sensory panels. This, in turn, can create a more accurate and robust product development process

DermaProof Asia describes in vivo evaluation and quantification methods of hair greying treatments, something that is becoming more relevant because of their direct relevance to the substantiation of claims.

Magnitude Biosciences explains why Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a small nematode worm, offers insights into specific age-related outcomes of exposure to probiotics in the gut-skin axis, and provides the perfect bridge between animal models and cell models

Vytrus Biotech has created high-concentration plant-derived exosomes from Curcuma longa and Centella asiatica cell cultures. These exosomes are said to significantly improve skin hydration, regeneration, and hair growth, while promoting anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative effects, making them essential components in modern cosmetic formulations

Seppic demonstrates how it is possible to choose the right excipients to obtain the desired sensoriality throughout the application of cosmetic products, to meet the demand for minimalist formulations

Potion co-founder Hejab Malik explains why AI in beauty formulation is not just a passing fad, why it is poised to change the game in beauty formulation, and why we are likely to see some mind-blowing innovations in the coming years

Consumer trends in oil-in-water (O/W) beauty products are increasingly driven by a demand for natural and sustainable ingredients.

John Paro is CEO of personal care ingredient and industrial chemicals maker Hallstar. Here, in conversation with editor Tim Probert, John – SCI America’s 2024 Chemical Industry Medallist for lifetime contribution - imparts his wisdom gained from four decades of experience with the Chicago, Illinois-based company

Traceone explains how technology has advanced to the point where it can quiet the regulations noise with cross-vertical chemical and cosmetics PLM workflows

Smink Laboratories looks at whether the cosmetics industry has reached a point where it needs to define upcycling precisely and deeply explore the innovation it could offer

Chemian Technology describes next-generation insect repellent actives, derived from renewable, ethically sourced and sustainable feedstocks, which are offering insect repellent producers a clinically proven COSMOS -certified alternative to established synthetic materials

Biotin has gained commercial popularity for its claimed benefits on healthy hair and nail growth yet there is limited research to support its effectiveness. For the first time, Biosyntia demonstrates the effect of biotin on endogen ceramide production