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Editor's Note: Transcendent Beauty
Anti-aging has transcended traditional wrinkle care to now rebuild and regenerate skin and restore its health. This issue presents ideas to advance such concepts; from bio-optimized collagen and exosomes, to derm-grade propolis, a hair peptide and more.
Event Coverage
Beauty Accelerate
Schedule-at-a-glance: The Who, What and When for Innovation Exchanges
Safety
7 Recent Recalls: Babygenics, Tom's of Maine, Amika, HiBAR and Others
Latest
Formulating Aids
Surfactants, Emulsifiers, Polyols, Amino Acid Moisturizers and More: Get to Know Shanghai BT Biotechnology Co.
Constant innovation and transformation are built into Shanghai BT’s corporate DNA. We will always strive toward the most dynamic and valuable direction, looking forward to providing customers the greatest assistance.
Sponsored
Bio-optimized Collagen Peptide for Ageless Beauty
CollPerfect™ P6 is an encapsulated bioactivating hexapeptide with a sequence based on the human skin type I collagen. It stimulates collagen synthesis and effectively rejuvenates the skin, improving skin's overall quality and appearance.
Actives
How a Bio-optimized Collagen Peptide Masters Timeless Beauty
A hexapeptide was developed based on the human skin type I collagen sequence. Its activities on skin biomarkers, procollagen I and hyaluronic acid release and for dermal matrix protection and facial contouring benefits, were tested as described here.
Method/Process
Detecting the Protective Power of a Hair Health Multi-peptide: An Integrated Approach
This work measures the antioxidant potential of a hydrolyzed cicer seed extract, a multi-peptide derived from chickpeas, to protect hair. Advanced methods such as FTIR, DCFH-DA assays, cyclic fatigue and DSC testing are combined for a comprehensive view.
Actives
How Standardized Propolis Extraction Yields a Derm-grade Anti-inflammaging Active
Propolis' natural variability challenges consistent extraction, so an alternative non-alcoholic technology was designed to optimize and standardize this. The resulting derm-grade propolis was tested for anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and other benefits.
Regional
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: Technical Standards, Ingredients, Cosmetic Risk Monitoring, Labeling and More
The Asia-Pacific region saw several significant regulatory developments from July to November 2024, primarily focusing on updates to cosmetic ingredient lists, technical guidelines, GMP, labeling requirements and more. Following is a recap.
Literature/Data
Next In Skin: Exploring the Opportunity for Facial Touch in Beauty – A Discussion
This article gives an insider’s view of a discussion between experts in neuroscience and cosmetic science regarding facial touch. Key conclusions are summarized, highlighting potential avenues for innovation in this newly emerging space.
Consumers/Market
Hair and Scalp Care: Lipids, Algae Solutions, Self-esteem, Bond Building, Scalp Health, Personalized, Biotech Derived and More
Scientific advances continue to shape how we approach hair and scalp health. Innovative commercial products have captured the attention of the beauty consumer, driving the market trajectory ever higher. Here, industry experts discuss these dynamics.
Actives
Roelmi Biotech Launches Seidotech Lux Grape Ferment for Skin Revitalization
Seidotech Lux has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase, in turn reducing melanin synthesis for an anti-hyperpigmentation effect in skin. It also is reported to counteract glycation in skin proteins.
Actives
Ashland Unveils Collapeptyl, an Unprecedented Hyalupeptide Hybrid for Anti-aging
The ingredient mimics and synergistically boosts 20 types of collagen for a comprehensive and visible skin transformation.
Natural/Sustainable
Ultra Chemical's Bicoalgae XT Delivers Carotenoid Cocktail for Powerful Anti-aging Punch
The globally compliant (including China) product is recommended for skin care and color cosmetics at 1-3%, where it provides antioxidant, barrier protective, brightening, moisturizing and pollution defense benefits.
