Senescence

Anti-aging pill to undergo more testing in US

Anti-aging pill to undergo more testing in US

By Deanna Utroske

In laboratory testing, an FDA-approved diabetes drug has been shown to extend life and prevent wrinkles; upcoming clinical trials will look explicitly at the pill’s potential to stave off the effects of aging in humans.

Photomedex develops new range of DNA damage control sunscreens

Photomedex develops new range of DNA damage control sunscreens

By Michelle Yeomans

Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex has developed a new range of SPF 40 UVA/UVB products featuring DNA repair enzymes that reduce visible signs of aging from the sun while also evening out the skin tone by using the body’s natural DNA repair...

BASF launches anti aging active from botanical plant leaves

BASF launches anti aging active from botanical plant leaves

By Michelle Yeomans

BASF’s beauty care division has launched a new anti-aging active, derived from botanical plant leaves that the company says will protect the skin’s collagen, aiding firmness as well as maintaining epidermis structure.