New Technologies Encyclopedia

Oct 16th, 2008

A collection of the latest ingredients and mixtures launched in the industry is presented in this issue. Visit our home page to download the complete PDF!

Boost hair density & reduce graying with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl!

Boost hair density & reduce graying with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl!

Transform hair care with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl! Clinically proven to boost hair density by 11% and add equivalent to 10,200 new hairs in 5 months, masters emotions and exposome. Sustainable, powerful, and disruptive!

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Editor's Note: Pursuit of Skin Health and Happiness

Concerns over skin health are on the rise. Here, we present solutions for healthy skin and scalp, including: oily/acneic and compromised skin care, a natural microbiome-focused deodorant, anti-hair loss scalp care, wellness beauty, dermocosmetics, etc.

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The Rise of Recombinant Proteins in Beauty - and Making them Scalable

Considering the momentum recombinant proteins are gaining in beauty, here C&T takes closer look at what they are, how they're used, market demand, future directions and their production, with Mindy Goldstein, Ph.D., and Johnny Cordiner, CEO, Phenotypeca.

Per the latest research, Apiscalp reduces scalp itching by 80% among those test subjects with textured hair.

New Research Shows Croda's Apiscalp Delivers Scalp Care for Textured Hair

Per the latest research, Apiscalp reduces scalp itching by 80% among those test subjects with textured hair.

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Editor's Note: Catching 'Green Fever'

This issue presents green/sustainable ideas and emphasizes the urgency of reducing negative environmental impacts. The industry has been catching "green fever" for a while now and every bit counts. Hopefully it adds up enough in time to make a difference.

“Ocean beauty trends, focusing on sustainably sourced marine ingredients, are also emerging. These changes signify a shift toward environmental responsibility.'

Expert Opinions on Responsible Beauty: Ocean Sourced, Fermented, Planet Positive, AI Enabled and Consciously Cultivated

“Toxin-free,” zero impact, fair trade, biodegradable, etc., are all facets of the responsible beauty movement. This month, we asked several industry experts to weigh in about the meaning of responsible beauty and its current and future market directions.

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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.

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J&J Talc Suit Tally: $6.48 B Offer, $11 B Reserves, $700 M to States — Plus New Class Action and Talc-Cancer Evidence

J&J's path through talc suits is long, winding and confusing. Here, we've mapped out payouts and recent twists and turns — including a new class action seeking damages and medical monitoring, and a recent study suggesting a talc-cancer association.

Here, Dove and P&G experts help us explain why hair bonding is hot and explore the three main types of bonding agents.

Dove and P&G Experts on the Hair Bonding Buzz—Plus 3 Main Types

The hair bond builder or "multiplier" market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.80% from 2021 to 2028. Here, Dove and P&G experts help us explain why and explore the three main types of bonding agents.

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Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings

Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.

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.