Dragon fruit is the latest addition to the growing collection of
anti-ageing solutions based on exotic fruit extracts, according to
an Israeli ingredients supplier.
DermaDNA, a system that measures an individual's DNA damage
resulting from UV radiation and recommends a skin care regime
accordingly, has been launched in Canada.
Oral supplements of beta-carotene may protect against sunburn, and
the longer the supplementation period the greater the protection,
says a new meta-analysis.
'Sun defense in a pill' is the claim of a Florida-based company
releasing a dietary supplement designed to protect the skin against
UVA and UVB damage.
Finland-based nanotech ingredients provider Kemira Specialty says
it will use the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show as a platform to
launch a new addition to the UV-Titan sunscreen family.
Advanced Nanotechnology (ANT) and the Dow Chemical Company have
entered into a distribution agreement regarding ANT's ZinClear-IM
sun protection products.
The year has seen increasing research into natural possibilities
for sun care that focus on protecting the DNA from UV damage rather
than blocking UV rays like conventional sunscreens.
The incorporation of sunscreens into nano lipid carrier molecules
could increase their effectiveness, whilst reducing the possibility
of undesired side effects, according to a recent study.
Hair care products that contain UV filters to protect against sun
damage have been championed by dermatologists at the American
Academy of Dermatology.
An Israeli biotechnology firm is marketing a carotenoid product
that promises to protect against UVA damage; capitalising on the
current concern regarding inadequate levels of UVA protection.
California-based Jan Marini says it is launching a facial sun
protector with antioxidant properties that enhance sunscreen and
anti-aging qualities thanks to the active ingredient PhytoMelanin,
a derivative of date palm fruit.
The European Commission issued an information initiative yesterday
that requires sunscreen manufacturers to amend all sunscreen labels
by next summer, in an attempt to further educate consumers on the
perils of over exposure to the...
Sun care provider Banana Boat, part of the Playtex Products group,
has launched an expanded sun care line that includes its newly
developed AvoTriplex technology.
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, reduced the
severity of redness associated with sunburn by almost 10 per cent,
researchers from France have reported.
Scientists have known for some time that there is a link between
skin damage and UV rays, but the latest research finds that even
more compelling evidence could warrant new marketing opportunities
for sunscreen manufacturers.
British Colombia-based biotech company ProtoKinetix says that
further scientific testing has underlined how AAGP molecules can
arrest the aging effect on the skin and prevent UV damage - a
discovery that could lead to a number of...
RSSL Pharma, a UK-based provider of science and technology
outsourcing to the cosmetics industry, says it has made big changes
to the way it reports SPFs, following new recommendations
introduced by the EU earlier this year.
A wristband UV monitor has gone on sale in the US, marketed as a
device to help indicate when the wearer should apply sunscreen as a
means of combating increasing rates of skin cancer.
DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Netherlands-based
ingredients specialist DSM, says it has invested $2m in Sol-Gel
Technologies, a privately-owned company specialising in beauty and
health care applications.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) has filed
a comprehensive dossier with the FDA outlining the science and
regulation of nanoparticles in personal care products.
Scientists at the University of Bath in the UK say that their
research work could eventually lead to the development of an
ingredient that could be used to actively repair sunburnt skin and
help prevent the onset of cancer.
With the Beyond Beauty expo opening its doors in Paris this Monday,
September 11, one of the key focuses will be innovation. And with
nanotechnology proving to be one of the driving forces behind this
trend, it is fitting that a series...
Sunscreens can actually make the skin more vulnerable to UV
radiation if they are not applied liberally and often, research by
a scientific team in California has revealed.
New innovations in sunscreen formulations are leading to
significant breakthroughs in sun protection that should cut back on
the risks associated with sun exposure, an expert from the American
Academy of Dermatology says.
Although the incidence of skin cancer is rarer amongst individuals
with darker skin, lack of awareness means that the mortality rate
is higher than those with fair skin - leading experts to reiterate
advice for everyone to use sunscreen.
The FDA's controversial decision not to approve Mexoryl, an
ingredient that provides valuable protection from the sun's UVA
rays, looks uncertain after US regulators decided to approve a
L'Oreal sunscreen containing...
A new study by UK charity Restoriation of Appearance and Function
Trust (RAFT) suggests that most sunscreen users do not use products
adequately enough to fully protect themselves form cancer-causing
UVA rays.
French ingredients provider Silab has announced the launch of its
latest anti-ageing innovation, Heliomoduline, an ingredient that is
said to repair DNA through the stimulation of proteins that
naturally exist in the skin's dermal...
Latest research from US scientists shows that nanoparticles used in
certain sun cream formulations can affect mice brain cells by
upsetting the chemical balance and potentially causing neurological
damage.
Eight lobby groups in the US have combined to petition the USFDA
into tightening regulations over nanotechnology-based ingredients
contained in sunscreens and other cosmetics products.
Cocoa beverages and food rich in flavanols could thicken skin and
reduce reddening by 25 per cent, say German scientists - research
sure to be welcomed by Europe's burgeoning oral beauty products
sector.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals has launched two new products that combine
comprehensive moisturizing properties with an SPF 30 sunscreen,
tapping into the growing market for increasingly comprehensive
multi-functional products that provide...
Reflecting the growing trend towards multi-functional targeted sun
protection, UK-based retail giant Tesco has launched a
comprehensive range of new sun care products aimed at a wide
variety of individuals.
The European Commission is making moves to ensure the accuracy of
sunscreen labeling in a move that will eradicate the use of the
term 'sunblocker' and will ensure that products' UVA protection are
clearly indicated.
The growing microsegmentation of the hair care market is leading to
increasingly tailor-made and functional products, a trend that is
typified by the re-launch of the France-based Ales Group's sun care
protection oil, Huile Capillaire.
The American Academy of Dermatology says that a recent study shows
that glucosamine could prove to be an effective topical treatment
to reverse the effects of skin cells damaged by UV exposure.
Oxonica, a UK-based nanotechnology group that has come to the fore
with a UV sunscreen ingredient, has completed the acquisition of US
company Nanoplex Technologies, in a deal that will help it expand
its sun care capabilities.
Global ingredients player DSM has launched a new titanium dioxide
UV filter on the international market that tackles the formulation
incompatability often associated with this type of ingredient.
Leading ingredients supplier Croda is tapping into Oxonica's
nanotechnology capabilities with an agreement to distribute its
Optisol UV absorber to the international personal care market.
Collagen Nutraceuticals, an established nutraceuticals player, is
launching a cosmetic grade hyaluronic acid (HA) aimed at a variety
of skin and hair care formulations, primarily as a means of
retaining moisture.