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Evonik Develops Novel Skin Microbiome Model for Improved Accuracy, Claims Support
Generally, ingredients are screened on individual strains of bacteria but this does not account for the interaction between microorganisms. Evonik’s model co-cultivates 8-10 skin microbes to observe interactions, better supporting microbiome claims.
Actives
[corrected] Meadowsweet to Control
S. Hominis
and Axillary Malodor – As Shown by Meta Sequencing and Culturomics
Event Coverage
[updated] Strategies to Overcome Misinformation: The Eco Well Presents Truth in Beauty E-Summit
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Video
[video] Climate Change Drivers and a More Sustainable Path for the Cosmetics Industry
A recent article in
C&T
explores drivers of climate change, beauty's impact, how naturals are affected and what the cosmetics industry can do to help. Here, authors Giorgio Dell'Acqua and Antonia Kostic expand on these ideas. Watch now.
Sponsored
SYMPARE MES: The perfect balance between product performance and naturality
Improve your sustainability profile with KLK OLEO’s SYMPARE Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES) - a sulphate-free anionic surfactant naturally made from plant source for the personal care categories.
Natural/Sustainable
Precision Climate Farming for Sustainable Beauty: A Microgreens Case Study
Precision climate farming is described here to sustainably cultivate and optimize plant extracts. Examples of arugala and cress microgreens are given, which were tested for antioxidant, TEWL and moisturizing effects and cleansing efficacy in a balm.
Event Coverage
What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025
C&T Allēs
? What Are the Requirements?
What entries compete in the
C&T Allēs
? From ingredients, blends and prototype/finished formulas, to test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, entries span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more and enter now - the deadline is Sept. 13!
Methods/Tools
Evaluating Claim Substantiation Data: Separating Marketing Hype from Reality
Taken from our May 2001 archives, this Formulators Forum by Ken Klein acknowledges (even back then) being bombarded by marketing claims for the latest and greatest, making him skeptical of new products. Here, he proposes a course of action.
Methods/Tools
How AI is Transforming Beauty Innovation: Now Available On Demand
This exclusive exploration of AI uncovers clever applications to transform your product development.
Methods/Tools
L'Oreal x University of Oregon Use Melt Electrowriting to Form Bilayered Skin Model in 18 Days
Produced via a network of finely structured 3D printed threads, a bilayered artificial skin capable of testing dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceutical treatments can be created in 18 days.
Methods/Tools
Shiru's ProteinDiscovery.ai AI Protein Discovery & Marketplace Platform Speeds Up Personal Care R&D
Using AI models, large datasets and automated biochemistry, users can connect the dots between natural protein sequences and novel applications.
Methods/Tools
How the Fungal Mycobiome Uncovers Insights on Skin Health and Aging
The fungal mycobiome reveals new insights about the skin microbiome, health and aging, as is shown here. This could unlock advanced dermatological insights for the development of innovative skin care products.
Consumers/Market
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?
This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.
Natural/Sustainable
How Advances in Biotech Empower Natural and Blue Beauty
Tammy Yaiser is a product innovator and developer, and was the lead formulator behind Algenist’s award-winning advanced biotechnology formulations. In this interview, she shares her views of how biotechnology not only fits into, but also advances beauty.