SKIN CARE ARTICLES

Provital details a well-known ingredient that activates the skin’s natural hydration and protection mechanisms, while simultaneously reinforcing the barrier function from the outside by stimulating lipid synthesis in the epidermis, particularly ceramide production. It provides immediate relief for dry skin and ensures long-lasting hydration and smoothness for up to five days now tested in a mixed and multi-ethnic panel

By focusing purely on topical strategies to slow down skin ageing, consumers are only getting part of the picture and companies are missing an opportunity to add value and gain customer loyalty, says Liz Hutson, certified naturopathic nutritionist and director of Sustaina-Life Ingredients

Oat Cosmetics has developed an enriched oat beta-glucan active designed to preserve telomere integrity and rejuvenate the skin. This article explores how the ingredient reduces skin roughness, enhances radiance and promotes a youthful appearance.

Despite their scientific promise of regenerative capacity, the term ‘exosomes’ is frequently exploited in marketing without adequate scientific backing. Amid growing consumer interest, Exolitus explains why it believes it has emerged as a benchmark for rigour and authenticity, pioneering exosome-based solutions through verifiable research and nature-sourced exosomes

Lake Personal Care explains why Generation Alpha and the later cohorts of Generation Z are reshaping the personal care industry. To address the needs of teenage skin, the personal care industry must adopt a forward-thinking approach. Reformulating the future of skin care involves using gentle, efficacious, and sustainable ingredients

Bioingre Bioingredients Research and Esperis have joined forces to develop an active ingredient that blends modern advanced technology with the ancient wisdom of indigenous Mexican plants, thereby honouring centuries-old traditions while promoting innovation in modern skin and hair care

Italian cosmetic actives maker Kalichem documents the benefits of its biomimetic hydroxyapatite ingredient, Deohap Dry (main active and excipients INCI: Calcium/ Magnesium/Zinc Hydroxyapatite, clay minerals, zinc PCA), as a solution for sweat and odour control, offering good performance and versatility across various cosmetic applications

One side-effect of rapid weight loss drugs like Ozempic from a cosmetic standpoint is visually apparent ‘ageing’ of the face. This arises in the form of crepey or saggy skin and wrinkles. In fact, it has become so ubiquitous that it is termed ‘Ozempic face’. Mehran Ghadim of Grant Industries looks at how Ozempic changes skin, and what can be done about it – from the inside

Liquorice is substantiated for cosmetic use for a range of skin care needs, as an anti-inflammatory product with benefits for skin sensitivity, hyperpigmentation and concerns such as eczema and acne. Chinese ingredient maker BGG reviews the scientific evidence for the benefits of liquorice extracts from a skin care perspective, with a focus on the bioactive compounds glycyrrhizin, glabridin and licochalcone

DSM-Firmenich presents data and key findings from in vivo studies that demonstrate how a multi-peptide beauty complex leads to multiple skin benefits. These benefits include visibly smoother skin, a noticeable improvement in dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, and a visible reduction in fine lines on the crow’s feet and neck lines

Swiss cosmetic ingredient maker Mibelle Biochemistry describes the effect of a goji stem cell active, naturally containing plant exosomes, on the skin. The active delivers plant stem cell-derived exosomes from outside into the skin directly acting on the epidermis to strengthen the skin barrier

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

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

Tokuyama Corporation of Japan has commercialized a spherical silica aerogel powder, Airlica, for cosmetics applications, which is characterized by its smooth texture derived from its spherical form produced by our proprietary technology.

Chemyunion presents an in vitro study showing the action of a resurrection plant and green coffee active in reducing lipofuscin induced by ultraviolet radiation in human fibroblasts, acting as a detoxifying and protective agent. As a result of these differential mechanisms, the clinical study underscores the potential of the resurrection plant and green coffee active formulation in delivering remarkable skin brightening and pro-ageing effects

Lubrizol describes a novel active ingredient for sensitive skin with anti-ageing benefits that mimics the advantages of a healthy anti- inflammatory diet within the skin. This novel active ingredient, a biotechnological extract isolated from thermal springs in Italy and enriched with nourishing minerals, effectively reduces skin inflammation, even in cases where an unhealthy diet exacerbates the condition

Givaudan Active Beauty has developed an ingredient that features a skin and prebiotic mode of action that acts holistically on specific skin bacteria, targeting common pigmentation pathways to provide skin brightening and enhance skin radiance, whether the users are in Africa, Asia, Europe or elsewhere

The global beauty trend is shifting from ‘skin whitening’, which depends on one's natural skin colour, to ‘skin brightening’, which is a borderless concept. Whiteness is defined as skin colour based on the amount of melanin, the black pigment produced by melanocytes.

A longstanding staple in skin care routines, the humble facial cleanser has often been seen as the most basic step in cleansing regimens and overlooked by consumers as a step that can help to deliver benefits to the skin.