The skin-repairing and strengthening abilities of vitamin K, coupled with the insatiable demand for new and exciting ingredients, will spur interest in the “wound healing vitamin”, according to one skin care brand.
To find out the how and why of carob’s anti-aging benefits, Cosmetics Design reached out to Mike Flagler, senior scientist of Olay Beauty Technology Development.
Scientists at New York University have discovered a possible treatment aimed at diminishing the overall size of a scar and improve the quality of skin within the scar.
The lucuma fruit, a popular flavoring for food and confectionary in much of South America, has potential for topical use as an anti-aging ingredient, according to recent research.
Mussel proteins that have been modified to mimic skin framework proteins such as collagen are the active ingredients in a new luxury skin care range, LAAC.
PL Thomas is targeting the growing number of women undergoing surgical and non-invasive cosmetics procedures with its new topical anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.
Vitamin C can help promote wound healing and DNA repair in the skin, according to scientists who investigated the substance’s effect in human fibroblasts.
In a bid to create a foothold on the anti-aging market, British
biotechnology company Intercytex has announced the release of an
injectable filler that is said to improve facial wrinkles.
US researchers have discovered that Botulinum Toxin, the cosmetic
procedure popularly known as botox, can help clear up facial wounds
faster, leading to less scarring.
A Malaysian study has found that the vitamin derived from
antioxidant-rich palm oil is more potent than other forms of
vitamin E when used to improve the healing of dermal wounds.
The French subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson will acquire
Biapharm, a producer and marketer of skin care products centered on
the leading brand Biafine, at the end of September.