ANTI-AGEING ARTICLES
Making anti-ageing more consumer-relevant
CLR describes a cosmetic active ingredient for maintaining and regaining skin’s youthful and attractive appearance by harnessing the extreme natural adaptivity of Galdieria, or red algae
Longevity: contemporary vision of anti-ageing
Silab proposes a strategic selection of its active ingredients, demonstrating its expertise concerning the biological mechanisms involved in chronological ageing and assists brands in the development of their cutting-edge skin care products.
Interkingdom harmony forever-blooming female skin
Provital describes a new active ingredient that is the result of the isolation of Bacillus velezensis bacteria from the leaves of an agroecologically grown hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). This novel, 100%-traceable ecosystem ingredient harnesses the metabolic intelligence of the plant-bacteria symbiosis, transferring nature’s balance and regenerative power directly to the skin
Comprehensive approach to healthy ageing
Barentz unveils the Skin’telligent Beauty Collection of ten formulations, each composed of at least 95% ingredients of natural origin, designed to help the skin express its full potential
Cellular senescence: the age of longevity
Clinical studies have demonstrates the efficacy of a new plant extract from Lysimachia christinae to preserve skin vitality and resilience, in line with the paradigm of pro-longevity in beauty, as BASF explains
Upcycled maté tea for healthy ageing
Rahn describes a maté extract rich in polyphenols, caffeine and rutin, which improves skin microcirculation, skin oxygen supply, hydration, and firmness and elasticity, contributing to a youthful appearance
Novel third-generation vitamin A derivative
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
Cyclic peptide: natural alternative to retinol
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
Skin longevity from five-flavour berry active
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
The pivotal role of Bifidobacterium adolescentis
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
COVER STORY: Boosting astaxanthin benefits with phospholipids
Encapsulation of cosmetic active ingredients in skin-friendly particles potentiates their skin interaction and results in a superior and long-lasting cosmetic effect. PhytoSolve® Astaxanthin is an innovative natural product comprising a synergistic complex of the antioxidant astaxanthin (AXN) and natural phospholipids.
Liberating the relaxing power of watercress
Muscle contraction and cell signalling linked to wellness mediators share a common mineral-dependent regulation, so Silab has harnessed the mineral richness of the watercress plant to develop a natural relaxing active ingredient
Boosting NAD+ levels for skin longevity
Mibelle Biochemistry investigates the potential of sunflower sprout active, a product derived from organically grown sunflower sprouts, for promoting skin rejuvenation. In vitro and ex vivo studies have shown that sunflower sprouts can combat ageing processes by elevating NAD+ levels, enhancing DNA repair, improving mitochondrial function, and increasing collagen density
Senolytic science: plant extract for well-ageing
DSM-Firmenich reveals the findings of research that shows how a Epilobium fleischeri extract can selectively clear senescent cells – so-called ‘zombie’ cells - from the skin.
A perfect duo: bakuchiol and phospholipids
Lipoid Kosmetik demonstrates how a combination of bakuchiol and unsaturated phospholipids offers retinol-like activity with superior performance over bakuchiol formulations without phospholipids
Fermented bioactive for versatile anti-ageing
Bloomage Biotech has harnessed natural green fermentation methods to create ingredients that target multiple anti-ageing pathways to strengthen the barrier of the skin, providing protection against pollutants and UV radiation
Making sense of senses for anti-ageing cosmetics
While the demand of consumers for proof behind claims is higher than ever, cutting-edge methods are emerging with smart instrumental approach; opening the way to new skincare claims considering holistically all senses. Codif explains how, thanks to tribology, we are now able to study the benefits of anti-ageing strategy on the texture of the skin through its vibrations and the ‘song’ it emits
Anti-ageing skincare: learning from nature
Due to evolutionary flaws, we, as humans, are not equipped to age well. CLR has developed a cosmetic active ingredient harnessing decades of skin anti-ageing research by making use of postbiotics, i.e. lysates of probiotic bacteria for the benefit of the skin’s immune system. The ingredient represents the latest innovation of Bifida Ferment Lysate
Energizing the skin with phytoglycogen
Mibelle Biochemistry describes a new plant-based glycogen, isolated from a special non-GMO sweetcorn, which is chemically identical to glycogen stored in animal cells. In vitro, the phytoglycogen was able to stimulate ATP production and cell metabolism, resulting in increased hyaluronic acid and collagen production
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