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The new skin microbiome model co-cultivates eight to ten typical skin microbes under conditions allowing all strains of bacteria to proliferate and interact. In the model for acne-prone skin (shown), the culture medium additionally contains artificial skin fat and scales.

Evonik Develops Novel Skin Microbiome Model for Improved Accuracy, Claims Support

Generally, ingredients are screened on individual strains of bacteria but this does not account for the interaction between microorganisms. Evonik’s model co-cultivates 8-10 skin microbes to observe interactions, better supporting microbiome claims.

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[corrected] Meadowsweet to Control S. Hominis and Axillary Malodor – As Shown by Meta Sequencing and Culturomics

The Eco Well's free full day conference, the Truth in Beauty E-Summit, sponsored by C&T, will explore misinformation in cosmetics, its impacts and strategies to overcome it. The event will be held on Sept. 29, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

[updated] Strategies to Overcome Misinformation: The Eco Well Presents Truth in Beauty E-Summit

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics CT Branded Content 10-07-24

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics CT Branded Content 10-07-24

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Climate Change, Beauty’s Influence and a Sustainable Path Forward

This article describes drivers of climate change and how our industry can mitigate them. It also explores the impact of climate change on naturals, novel farming/biotech solutions and choices formulators can make to support sustainability.

Indoor farming or controlled environment agriculture is one solution to fulfill the demand for sustainable ingredients.

Precision Climate Farming for Sustainable Beauty: A Microgreens Case Study

Precision climate farming is described here to sustainably cultivate and optimize plant extracts. Examples of arugala and cress microgreens are given, which were tested for antioxidant, TEWL and moisturizing effects and cleansing efficacy in a balm.

The Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight. Learn more at AlleAwards.com.

What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025 C&T Allēs? What Are the Requirements?

What entries compete in the C&T Allēs? From ingredients, blends and prototype/finished formulas, to test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, entries span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more and enter now - the deadline is Sept. 13!

In this May 2001 Formulators Forum column, Ken Klein, formerly of Cosmetech Labs, acknowledges (even back then) being bombarded by marketing claims for the latest and greatest, making him skeptical of new products. Here, he proposes a course of action.

Evaluating Claim Substantiation Data: Separating Marketing Hype from Reality

Taken from our May 2001 archives, this Formulators Forum by Ken Klein acknowledges (even back then) being bombarded by marketing claims for the latest and greatest, making him skeptical of new products. Here, he proposes a course of action.

Nearly 2/3 of U.S. employers believe emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and robotics will become a standard part of their business in the near future, per a Forbes report.

How AI is Transforming Beauty Innovation: Now Available On Demand

This exclusive exploration of AI uncovers clever applications to transform your product development.

Paul Dalton and Ievgenii Liashenko demonstrate the use of an open source 3D printer that uses melt electrowriting, a printing technique developed by Dalton.

L'Oreal x University of Oregon Use Melt Electrowriting to Form Bilayered Skin Model in 18 Days

Produced via a network of finely structured 3D printed threads, a bilayered artificial skin capable of testing dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceutical treatments can be created in 18 days.

Using AI models, large datasets and automated biochemistry, users can connect the dots between natural protein sequences and novel applications.

Shiru's ProteinDiscovery.ai AI Protein Discovery & Marketplace Platform Speeds Up Personal Care R&D

Using AI models, large datasets and automated biochemistry, users can connect the dots between natural protein sequences and novel applications.

Despite their significance, fungi have been relatively overlooked in microbiome studies. Shifts in fungal diversity reveal a distinct correlation with the severity of skin conditions, contrasting the patterns observed in bacterial diversity.

How the Fungal Mycobiome Uncovers Insights on Skin Health and Aging

The fungal mycobiome reveals new insights about the skin microbiome, health and aging, as is shown here. This could unlock advanced dermatological insights for the development of innovative skin care products.

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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: How Scientific are Cosmetics?

This brief commentary explores the complexity of cosmetic formulas and proposes and approach to express scientific information about these formulas to non-scientific experts.

Biotechnology has allowed for innovation and the availability, both now and in the future, of beneficial ingredients derived from microalgae – a regenerative and highly productive efficient source of many high-value ingredients.

How Advances in Biotech Empower Natural and Blue Beauty

Tammy Yaiser is a product innovator and developer, and was the lead formulator behind Algenist’s award-winning advanced biotechnology formulations. In this interview, she shares her views of how biotechnology not only fits into, but also advances beauty.