Surfactants are one of the important ingredients of cosmetics. However, their penetration and penetration‐promoting behaviour in the skin has not been well understood. Now a study investigated this mechanism....
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The company recorded a drop in sales in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organic Group sales fell by 3.6% in the first three months of the year. In nominal terms, Group sales stood at €1,910 million, down 1.9% on the...
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Nouryon has introduced a natural film-forming polymer for use in high sun protection factor (SPF) emulsion sunscreens. “Sol Amaze Natural”, which is bio-based and readily biodegradable, addresses the fast-growing consumer demand for natural and clean label ingredients in personal care products....
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Skin protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation is necessary to reduce sunburn damage (erythema) and has been recognized as an important preventive measure against the development of cancer. Many sun-blocking pharmaceutical products are based on titanium dioxide nanomaterials (TiO2 NMs) due to their UV barrier properties. A recently published study aimed...
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Skin‐derived precursors (SKPs) have been described as multipotent dermal precursors. Laurine Bergeron et al. from Ashland Speciality published a review of the breadth and depth of scientific literature and studies regarding SKPs, accounting for a large number of scientific publications. Interestingly, these progenitors can be isolated from embryonic and adult...
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Shiseido Company recently announced that Shiseido Americas Corporation (“Shiseido Americas”), a subsidiary of Shiseido, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Drunk Elephant, a leading and fast-growing prestige skincare brand and a recognized expert in developing clean compatible and effective products. The acquisition of Drunk Elephant strengthens Shiseido’s leadership in...
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