We spoke to the CEO of MyMicrobiome about the criteria to give a 'seal of approval' to microbiome-friendly products and the importance of analysing baby skin care differently to adult skin.
We spoke to Cellcosmet’s Chief Scientific Officer Jeremie Soeur about the brand’s skin microbiome focus, the science behind the products and future plans for unique product personalisation.
We spoke to Symrise’s Director of Microbiology Research, Steffen Nordzieke, about the company's latest research in the microbiome of underarm sweat, which he unveiled at last week’s IFSCC conference in Barcelona.
The plant-based formulation, developed from ingredients found in mangrove forests, is a biotechnological innovation with the potential to ‘help the skin become more resistant to harmful organisms without harming its natural barrier,’ as detailed on the...
Taking inspiration from the five senses, the company has created a series of ten topical formulations designed as a guideline for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers to showcase unique and trendy ways to utilize microbiota-compatible ingredients.
The understanding of microbiome products and ingredients have not kept up with its rapid development in beauty and requires more effort in standardisation, says a microbiome contract manufacturer.
A topical probiotic formulation may boost radiance and hydration of skin, while also improving skin clarity and softness, says a new study from New Zealand.
The microbiome is a hot topic in skincare today and has some scientific validity, but many of the products on the market aren't backed by appropriate research.
The skin microbiome remains a highly competitive and innovative field, and advances in technology to better map microorganisms of groups and individuals is going to fast shape the category moving forward, says the CEO of a specialised venture capital...
Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.
A century-old method using live virus bacteriophages has the potential to make its revival in skin care via formulations designed to target blemish-prone skin, says US supplier Biocogent.
A fragrance label from Singapore has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics to keep up with the post-pandemic premiumisation of the hand care category.
Highly personalised beauty continues to soar and advances in specific digital technologies will empower and inform innovators, offering significant promise in areas like consumer wellness and mental health, says an expert.
Human skin microbiology specialist Labskin has developed a pigmented skin model in partnership with Bradford University that it says represents a breakthrough for cosmetics and health research and could even lead to new discoveries.
Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.
Personal care major Unilever plans to develop more targeted microbiome products in scalp, oral and underarm care using its lipid precursor technology, designed to stimulate natural ceramide production and improve skin quality and hydration.
Unilever says it is heavily committed to deepening understanding and advancing product development in the fast-moving skin microbiome space, particularly around opportunities in prebiotics and mass accessibility.
Personal care major Unilever has filed a patent on a method to induce the natural secretion of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on the human body – enforcing immunity of the skin, scalp and oral cavity it claims.
Cosmetics ODM major COSMAX has plans to develop and commercialise fabric that is imbued with Strain CX, an anti-ageing microbiome ingredient it developed in 2019.
The scientific community has had its eyes on the microbiome for years, but for the beauty industry and its consumers, 2022 will be the year the concept really gains important ground, says the founder of Gallinée.
Twice oral care, launched in 2018, recently launched a line of holistic, microbiome focused oral health products with an omnichannel retail strategy. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Twice co-founder Cody Levine about what the launch means for the brand and...
Poppi Soda primarily markets itself as a palatable way to take apple cider vinegar for gut health, but the brand also wants to capitalize on the “gut-skin axis” in the ingestible beauty space.
Consumer interest in skin-friendly beauty products continues its rise, prompting an acceleration in microbiome claims validation and product testing both in vitro and in vivo, say testing experts.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has taken a solid stride into B2B microbiome testing with the debut of its end-to-end in vivo service for consumer care companies.
Skin microbiome research would benefit from standardised methods and reporting practices worldwide to enable researchers to replicate studies, assess results and better advance knowledge in the field, say researchers.
There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment, where more consumers are searching for solutions that target the root causes of skin ageing.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has secured more funding in its latest seed round that it plans to use for global expansion of its at-home skin diagnostics patch, in both a B2B and D2C capacity, its CEO says.
Skin microbiome science and innovation is fast-evolving, with a plethora of tools, ingredients and research efforts spotlighting key areas of opportunity. But where exactly is the sector headed? And what might next-generation NPD look like?
Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome – Ingredients Innovation and Science
Italian microbiome health startup Lac2Biome has developed a white label skin care blend containing live probiotics and hyaluronic acids, offering brands opportunity to offer an innovative and highly potent product that delivers on promised benefits,...
Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome - Ingredients innovation and Science
Industry will deepen understanding further on the interplay between the microbiota and its host thanks to emerging technologies like single-cell research and in vivo imaging techniques, say researchers.
Late last month the skin care ingredient maker and biotech engineering company announced their new research collaboration: an effort to develop novel actives for the microbiome beauty movement.
Use of essential oils in hair treatments targeting scalp dysfunctions offer promise, though more research is necessary to be certain of their specific active properties, finds a review.
With a watchful eye on the US cosmetics and personal care market, the Italian biotech company is leveraging green chemistry, local sourcing and production, and the science of sustainability to innovate for the future of beauty.
There is a gap in the market for skin microbiome solutions to help treat atopic dermatitis, claims biotechnology company Marinova, for which it believes its brown seaweed extract could play a major role.
Personal care and cosmetics consumers are more intrigued and informed about the human microbiome every day. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look at newly emerging science, brand updates, and other microbiome news worth knowing.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a topical composition using natural monoterpenoids from thyme and pine that it says can balance and restore microbiota diversity of the skin, particularly in amenable skin that presents conditions like...
Malaysian cosmeceutical brand B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation that has arisen in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Under the agreement announced today, the Netherlands-based bacterial technology company will give L’Oréal access to a proprietary enzyme that targets and kills staphylococcus aureus—the endolysin is already an ingredient in Micreos’ own skin care brand...
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Processed probiotics are widely used in beauty products to target the skin microbiome, but few formulations contain live bacteria strains – a concept experts say is interesting from a marketing perspective but complicated to do.
Sabinsa makes specialty ingredients for the food, pharma, and beauty industries. In early 2019, the company launched LactoSporin into the realm of microbiome skin care. Now this year, the company has published data pointing too additional skin care benefits.
Direct-to-consumer skin care brand Symbiome will debut a product range formulated with postbiotics sourced from plants from the Brazilian Amazon, aimed at restoring and rebuilding resilience in the modern microbiome.
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![The future of skin microbiome innovation certainly lies in tech-forward innovation, with microbiome mapping and personalisation at the fore [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/11/11/skin-microbiome-innovation-seeing-tech-personalisation-and-south-korea-lead-the-way-says-seventure-partners/15928751-1-eng-GB/Skin-microbiome-innovation-seeing-tech-personalisation-and-South-Korea-lead-the-way-says-Seventure-Partners.jpg)
![A carefully selected cocktail of live viruses can diminish Cutibacterium acnes in the skin and reduce inflammation - two aspects linked to blemishes and the skin condition [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/11/10/bacteriophage-therapy-for-acne-and-blemish-prone-skin-promising-says-supplier-biocogent/15926210-4-eng-GB/Bacteriophage-therapy-for-acne-and-blemish-prone-skin-promising-says-supplier-Biocogent.jpg)
![Scent Journer has released a line of hand sanitisers with prebiotics. [Scent Journer]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/scent-journer-develops-prebiotic-hand-sanitisers-to-keep-up-with-post-covid-premiumisation/15912644-1-eng-GB/Scent-Journer-develops-prebiotic-hand-sanitisers-to-keep-up-with-post-COVID-premiumisation.jpg)
![The fast developments and wider access of these three digital technologies mean beauty companies can start developing smarter and more meaningful personalised offerings [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/10/14/personalised-beauty-future-promise-with-genomics-microbiome-analysis-and-biomarker-sensing-says-sagentia-innovation/15851054-1-eng-GB/Personalised-beauty-future-promise-with-genomics-microbiome-analysis-and-biomarker-sensing-says-Sagentia-Innovation.jpg)
![The latest skin model opens up a variety of research opportunities in cosmetics, dermatology and beyond [Image: Labskin/Deepverge]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/labskin-pigmented-3d-lab-grown-skin-model-research-and-npd-opportunities-cast/15808479-1-eng-GB/Labskin-pigmented-3D-lab-grown-skin-model-research-and-NPD-opportunities-cast.jpg)
![Academic research on incorporating live bacteria into topicals has widened, but industry moves in the space still face major hurdles [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/09/23/skin-microbiome-future-in-bacteria-phages-and-human-skin-models-says-l-oreal-research-innovation/15792894-1-eng-GB/Skin-microbiome-future-in-bacteria-phages-and-human-skin-models-says-L-Oreal-Research-Innovation.jpg)
![Unilever wants to develop scalp, oral and underarm care products using 'skin-identical' lipid precursor technology that stimulates natural ceramide production in skin [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/20/unilever-to-develop-skin-microbiome-products-in-scalp-oral-and-underarm-care-with-ceramide-technology/15613431-1-eng-GB/Unilever-to-develop-skin-microbiome-products-in-scalp-oral-and-underarm-care-with-ceramide-technology.jpg)
![Unilever has been working on the skin microbiome since 2003 and has more than 100 patents and peer-reviewed publications on the topic [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/05/unilever-talks-skin-microbiome-innovation-investment-and-opportunities-in-beauty/15562634-8-eng-GB/Unilever-talks-skin-microbiome-innovation-investment-and-opportunities-in-beauty.jpg)
![Unilever says a topical blend containing hydroxystearic acid can stimulate antimicrobial peptide production and offer skin, scalp and oral protection against microorganisms [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/06/28/unilever-patents-antimicrobial-peptides-topical-for-skin-scalp-and-oral-immunity/15552299-1-eng-GB/Unilever-patents-antimicrobial-peptides-topical-for-skin-scalp-and-oral-immunity.jpg)
![Industry must ensure microbiome claims are backed by sound science, particularly as the movement continued its rise with interest in categories like scalp care, ageing skin and baby care [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/05/24/microbiome-friendly-beauty-on-the-rise-but-data-must-be-validated-and-meaningful-says-mymicrobiome/15442174-1-eng-GB/Microbiome-friendly-beauty-on-the-rise-but-data-must-be-validated-and-meaningful-says-MyMicrobiome.jpg)
![COSMAX has plans to develop and commercialise fabric that is imbued with Strain CX. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/cosmax-set-to-commercialise-wearable-cosmetics-with-anti-ageing-ingredient/15397369-1-eng-GB/COSMAX-set-to-commercialise-wearable-cosmetics-with-anti-ageing-ingredient.jpg)
![Interest in human studies was rising especially fast as brands and manufacturers seek real-life efficacy and claims data [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/skin-microbiome-claims-testing-rising-fast-in-vivo-and-in-vitro-says-atlantia-clinical-trials-and-labskin/15258649-1-eng-GB/Skin-microbiome-claims-testing-rising-fast-in-vivo-and-in-vitro-says-Atlantia-Clinical-Trials-and-Labskin.jpg)
![Beauty and personal care companies can now work with Sequential Skin for end-to-end in vivo product testing to investigate the impact on skin, hair, oral and vaginal microbiomes [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/microbiome-testing-startup-sequential-skin-opens-up-b2b-in-vivo-service-sequential-bio/13292347-1-eng-GB/Microbiome-testing-startup-Sequential-Skin-opens-up-B2B-in-vivo-service-Sequential-Bio.jpg)
![Standardisation in study designs, sample collection and processing as well as data analysis will help advance knowledge in the skin microbiome worldwide [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/01/skin-microbiome-research-needs-standardisation-globally-to-advance-knowledge-and-understanding-say-researchers/13283551-1-eng-GB/Skin-microbiome-research-needs-standardisation-globally-to-advance-knowledge-and-understanding-say-researchers.jpg)
![There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development/13149713-1-eng-GB/Postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development.jpg)
![Sequential Skin offers at-home patch testing kits that use gene sequencing technology to assess overall skin health in real-time, considering genetic predisposition and current skin microbiome condition [Image: Sequential Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/10/11/sequential-skin-closes-1.4m-seed-round-and-talks-global-skin-testing-expansion/12915967-1-eng-GB/Sequential-Skin-closes-1.4m-seed-round-and-talks-global-skin-testing-expansion.jpg)
![The facial serum featured a patented two-phase delivery system that protected the live bacteria up until the point of activation, just ahead of skin application [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/live-probiotic-facial-serum-white-label-launch-from-lac2biome-offers-beauty-promise/12808898-1-eng-GB/Live-probiotic-facial-serum-white-label-launch-from-Lac2Biome-offers-beauty-promise.jpg)
![A closer understanding on the interplay between host defence strategies and skin microbiota will be helped by emerging research technologies [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/09/08/skin-microbiome-research-to-advance-host-microbiota-interaction-knowledge/12803386-1-eng-GB/Skin-microbiome-research-to-advance-host-microbiota-interaction-knowledge.jpg)
![There is great interest in use of essential oils in trichology - the medical study of the hair and scalp - suggesting plenty of future promise for the market [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/essential-oils-in-hair-care-as-actives-for-scalp-care-hold-promise-finds-review/12591412-1-eng-GB/Essential-oils-in-hair-care-as-actives-for-scalp-care-hold-promise-finds-review.jpg)
![There is a gap in the market for skin microbiome solutions to help treat atopic dermatitis. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/marinova-highlights-unmet-needs-in-the-market-for-skin-microbiome-friendly-atopic-dermatitis-treatment/12350292-1-eng-GB/Marinova-highlights-unmet-needs-in-the-market-for-skin-microbiome-friendly-atopic-dermatitis-treatment.jpg)
![B&B Labs has introduced a microbiome-friendly hygiene range to tap into the trend of hand care premiumisation. [B&B Labs]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/care-and-protect-b-b-labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs/11988447-1-eng-GB/Care-and-protect-B-B-Labs-launches-microbiome-friendly-hand-care-range-to-keep-up-with-increasingly-discerning-consumer-needs.jpg)
