Cosmetics & Toiletries

Now presenting (drumroll, please... ??????) the September issue of C&T! Concerns over #skinhealth are on the rise. ?? ? As such, this issue offers #solutions to improve the #health of skin, including: #oilyskin, #acneprone and #compromised skin. ?? It also highlights a #natural #microbiome-driven #deodorant, #wellness beauty and #dermocosmetics. ?? As a bonus, it touches on #antihairloss scalp care through a microbiome approach. ?? Here's the lineup - check out the digital edition: https://lnkd.in/gFcqfHU4 Or view the current issue online: https://lnkd.in/gVmGs-vv ?? Editor's Note: Pursuit of Skin Health and Happiness by Rachel Grabenhofer ?? Industry Insight: What's Behind CeraVe's Success? [with podcast] Interview with Nada Baalbaki, Cerave ?? Expert Opinions on Compromised Skin with insights from Dr. Jule Lexa V?lzke, CLR Berlin; Laurie Canel, GATTEFOSSé; Kacey Brides, Givaudan and Gopinathan K. Menon, Rutgers University ?? Next in Skin: Beauty Wellness Through Health by Dr Katerina Steventon ?? Meadowfoam to Control S. Hominis and Axillary Malodor by Laurie Verzeaux, Noémie Lopez-Ramirez, Christine GRIMALDI, Océane GUEDJ, Elodie AYMARD, Helene Muchico and Brigitte Closs, SILAB ?? Formulating Forum: Cleansers, Treatments and Makeup for Oily, Acneic and Seborrheic Skin and Scalp by Nicola Lionetti and Miriam Deola, LabAnalysis ? Red Clover + Peptide Regimen Shifts the Scalp Microbiome in Favor of Hair Growth by Julie Leignadier, Florence Turgeon, Morgane BARBIER, Joan A., of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics - by Clariant ??♂? Ingredient Trend Report: Beauty's Multifunctional Moment - Less is So Much More by Jeb Gleason-Allured ?? Ingredient Trend Report: Future-forward Sustainability Beauty Ingredients - What's Next? by Jeb Gleason-Allured ?? Forces Influencing Cosmetic Formulating - Social Media, Regulations and Technical Constraints [digital roundtable] with Ananth KP, Penny Anderson, Ava Perkins and Stephanie Rodriguez, University of Cincinnati

FREE PODCAST! BASF Personal Care's very own Diane Tom, Ph.D., gave us the 4-1-1 on sunscreen development in this exclusive podcast: "'Sun Care 101' in Just 12 Min." ?? Here, she discusses everything from mineral vs. organic UV filters, to particle size, rheology, pH and more. ?? Check it out - it's free! ?? Register to listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wMP0r

Skin faces constant challenges from environmental stressors like sunlight and pollution. Not to mention other factors such as stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition further compromise skin health. Collectively, these external influences play a significant role in accelerating skin aging. CefiraProtect CLR?, a groundbreaking active ingredient derived from Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, has been specifically developed to combat these challenges. This modern, vegan skincare solution harnesses the power of fermentation to help skin maintain its oxidative balance and bolster its self-defense mechanisms. Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, a key component of kefir grains, is renowned for its probiotic properties and the production of kefiran—a polysaccharide with notable health benefits. Want to learn more about how CefiraProtect CLR?? can prevent skin aging? Read the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21wMOIL #CefiraProtectCLR #SkinAging #Kefir #Fermentation

L'Oréal Groupe has partnered with Abolis Biotechnologiess and Evonik Personal Care to #discover, develop and manufacture purpose-made #sustainable ingredients for #beauty in order to meet L’Oréal's goal of achieving 95% #biobased ingredients in its formulas by 2030. ?? The partnership supplements L’Oréal's partnership with Debut to develop 12 biobased alternatives to conventional ingredients. ?? “We are proud to invest in Abolis and expand our #collaboration, working together as a tight #ecosystem alongside our historical partner, Evonik,” says Barbara Lavernos, deputy CEO in charge of research, innovation and technology, L’Oréal Groupe. ?? “By mobilizing our respective companies’ #research, #innovation and manufacturing capabilities and expertise, we are building an end-to-end value chain that we believe has tremendous potential to be a game-changer in bio-based ingredients for beauty.”???? Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wMMIg

#Bodyskincare is booming. ?? Global Cosmetic Industry reported it’s been the fastest-growing sector in overall skin care in the first half of 2024, per Circana, driven by #bodyspray sales that have grown in the triple digits. ?? Add to this the double-digit growth for #bodycreams, lotions and cleansers, as well as a 25% increase in consumer spending ??? on prestige body products, and it makes you wonder: What’s driving this essential, "must-have" category? ?? To uncover the answers, here we explore three new commercial launches from OSEA Malibu, Bali Body and philosophy; and survey ? four industry experts, including: Anushka Nadkarni, at Bentley LABS; Ron Robinson, of BeautyStat Cosmetics; Rita Silva, of The Ordinary/DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY; and Jean-Christophe Choulot, Ph.D., at Caudalie. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wMKRq

TAKE OUR POLL! The BBC recently highlighted AI's potential to effectively put an end to #animaltesting — something nearly everyone in #beauty would like to see. "One application of AI in this field is simple but said to be proving effective – using it to #trawl through all the existing and available global animal testing results to prevent the need for unnecessary new tests," the source reported. This made us wonder: Which #alternatives to animal testing do you find most reliable? Please take our poll.

#Biotech and plant-derived #recombinantprotein specialist Core Biogenesis has entered the beauty scene with two major launches to combat four key signs of #aging, Peauvita (FGF-2-oleosome) and Peauforia (EGF-oleosome). ???? Per the company, these advanced #growthfactors offer unprecedented #stability and #efficacy against #wrinkles, #hyperpigmentation and more. ???? "Our focus has been on growth factors, essential proteins #naturally found in the skin that diminish with age, contributing to the aging process,” said Alexandre Reeber, president and CEO of Core Biogenesis. “Through our #innovative technology, we’ve successfully stabilized two of the most sought-after #growthfactors, [epidermal growth factor] (EGF) and [fibroblast growth factor 2] (FGF-2), which promise #enhanced efficacy for #skincare brands and, ultimately, the consumer.” Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wMJ4v

The The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is teaming up with the TUD Dresden University of Technology's #smell & #Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and its professor, Thomas Hummel, M.D. Together, they will study the #correlation between #scent and #emotions, including #nostalgia. The company's global R&D times will leverage the learnings from this project, including at its Paris-based atelier, a new #fragrance-centric co-#creation space opening in early 2025. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wMIVC

KLEOS+KLEA touts itself as a "#nutrient-only" #skincare range, comprising prestige #natural powder and liquid formulas designed for long-term #skinhealth, particularly for #GenX consumers. Founder Tammy Demos previously of Cosmedix and Osmosis Beauty, notes, “Gen X is my age group. Our skin care journey has led us through the #retinA era, vitamin C and then the #clean beauty push. "Our skin isn’t #aging and inflamed from the lack of skin care products but rather the lack of #nutrients that provide health.” Despite the focus on Gen X, the brand is built to address the #skincare needs of women and men aged 35-60. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wMI6r

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Unilever 's Shea #Moisture Vitamin C & #Niacinamide Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick is reportedly designed for melanin-rich skin care needs.?????????????? According to the company, the product delivers #skinbenefits while helping to visibly #evenskintone with daily use and providing 48-hr sweat and odor protection.?? The product features a #fresh peach and grapefruit citrus scent. ???? Additional highlights include: ?? Black dermatologist approved, ?? Invisible application, ?? No parabens or mineral oil and ?? Non-irritating formula using Fair Trade shea butter. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyicc2G5