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Deuterium isotope labelling of colloidal mixtures
Deuteration is the process in which all or some of the hydrogen (1H or H) atoms of a compound are replaced by the stable (nonradioactive) heavier isotope of hydrogen, deuterium (2H or D). Different isotopes of the same element exhibit nearly identical chemical behaviour.- Feature
The skin microbiota: all about food
The skin microbiota is a collection of bacteria, fungi, viruses and microscopic animals that we collected during our lifetime. These microorganisms have become an essential part of the epidermis.1- Feature
Investigating the microbiome’s impact on skin
How, and to what extent, do certain bacteria in the skin microbiome influence skin conditions such as dryness or oiliness? DSM’s scientists have been investigating and for the first time, in a new, all-in-one, multicentre clinical study, they have demonstrated a link between changes in the composition of the skin microbiome and changes in physical skin conditions.- Feature
The skin microbiome analysed
Our skin is colonised by microorganisms, bacteria, fungi and viruses, sometimes even mites. All together, they form the so-called skin microbiome and are essential for our health.- Feature
Eye on China: how the beauty market is developing
Within the beauty industry, East is meeting West with the Asiafication of the cosmetics industry in the US and Europe, with K-beauty and J-beauty brands becoming more and more popular in western countries but what about C-beauty?- Feature
Natural antimicrobials for a post-biotic future
The synergy between the skin and its individual network of commensal microflora is a trending topic and the market is quickly becoming saturated with different probiotic products targeted towards skin care.- Feature
Ingredients focus: preservative technology
The task of preserving personal care ingredients has never been more tricky. It was never an easy job in the first place, balancing the need to protect the user’s skin with the need to ensure the product is safe to use for a suitable amount of time.- Feature
Brand-new Halal Innovation Zone leads show updates
The Asian beauty and personal care market has seen explosive growth over the last decade and continues to evolve, powered by new trends such as a demand for natural ingredients, novel product concepts and beauty for all genders.- Feature
Sea grape green macroalga fights skin ageing
The diversity of life remains one of the most striking aspects of our blue planet. It is estimated that about 195,000 Eukaryotes species are catalogued in oceans and more than 2,200,000 are predicted. These data include Animalia, Chromista, Fungi, Plantae and Protozoa without any precise mention for microalgae and macroalgae.1- Feature
Hair protected from environmental stress
Cosmetic anti-pollution products have a strong growing potential due to the increase of pollution all around the world.- Feature
Fucoidan’s skin brightening, protection and repair
Fucoidans are unique fucose-rich polysaccharides naturally found in the cell walls of brown seaweed. They are highly bioactive compounds that play a pivotal role in protecting seaweed from water-borne pathogens and damage caused by ultraviolet light (UV). Extensive research has shown that fucoidan extracts can similarly impart protective effects on the skin and have diverse benefits in dermatological applications.- Feature
Analysing the benefits of erythritol in oral care
Even 2000 years ago, the Romans understood the need to clean their teeth and used crushed ashes, soda and myrrh as their dentifricium.- Feature
A new natural and biomimetic detergent concept
It is widely recognised that a toned and well moisturised skin can be maintained only if the superficial layers of the epidermis are able to fully accomplish their barrier function, protecting the deepest and delicate areas of the derma from sensitising agents and controlling permeability and transpiration of the physiological water present in the intercellular spaces.- Feature
Why formulators and marketers love butters
The story of aesthetic butters mirrors in many ways the evolution of cosmetic product development over the years. Our customers have always needed ingredients that work well in formulations.- Feature
Ingredients focus: waxes & butters
Waxes are a crucial tool for formulators, modifying skin-feel while also assisting in waterproofing and improving resistance to rub-off.- Feature
The holy grail in skin care: skin health and wellbeing
More than 70% of consumers say that they use cosmetic products to improve their quality of life. 80% use cosmetics to improve self-esteem.- Feature
Active Beauty gets a workout
Mintel has been at the forefront of predicting the trends that matter most, calling them early and accurately, over the last 15 years. Since we unveiled the Active Beauty Trend at the end of 2016, it has gone from strength to strength.- Feature
Celebrating the diversity of beauty in Paris
in-cosmetics Global welcomed more than 12,000 visitors through its doors when it made a return to its spiritual home in Paris and launched the inaugural Global Beauty Day in April.- Feature
Natural and synthetic: bridging the gap
This article will outline the development process of new preservative solutions by Sharon Laboratories: Sharon™ Amplify, and SharoSense™ Plus.- Feature
‘Hippie Chic’ alternative to CBD oil from patchouli
Today’s fast-paced life is driving lifestyle changes, with consumers looking at new strategies to disconnect from daily life stresses: yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, among other things, have become very popular in recent years.- Feature
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Summit Events are the organisers of the Sun Protection conference, Anti-Ageing Skin Care conference and the International Skin Care conference.
The Sun Protection conference has been running biennially since 1993 and is one of the leading events in the industry calendar. Following on from the success of the Sun Protection conference, the...
