Skin Barrier

Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome – Ingredients Innovation and Science

Microbiome startup Lac2Biome launches shelf-stable white label facial serum with live probiotics

10-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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,...

Clinical study highlights novel cosmetic agent to protect skin barrier function

08-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Japanese scientists have reported that the compound 2-aza-8-oxohypoxanthine (AOH) may protect against water loss from the skin and act as a moisturizing agent in topical cosmetic formulations.

Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome - Ingredients innovation and Science

Emerging tech to drive ‘new levels’ of host-microbiota interaction research

08-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

L’Oréal sees opportunity in sun care with skin care benefits

12-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

Scientists working at the beauty maker’s Research and Innovation facility in Clark, New Jersey, published an article in JDD earlier this year on the relationship among ceramides, UV radiation, and skin barrier function. Now the company’s CeraVe brand...

Colgate-Palmolive files patent on ‘anti-irritant’ CBD antiperspirant

10-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed an antiperspirant formula containing cannabidiol (CBD) that it says works as an anti-irritant on the skin.