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For desirable hair styles, both stiffness and flexibility are necessary – but the two properties are generally considered incompatible.

Isomalto-oligosaccharides Naturally Balance ‘Stiffness’ with Flexibility for Hair Styling Benefits

This article describes enzymatically controlled naturally derived isomalto-oligosaccharides. It demonstrates how they balance stiffness and flexibility to maintain hair styles, as well as reduce the need for synthetic setting polymers.

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Skinobs' V2.0 Simplifies and Accelerates Preclinical and Clinical Beauty Testing

AI holds massive potential to research and design personalized, multisensorial products.

AI-powered, Personal Multisensory Experiences to Lead Future Beauty

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The model accurately predicted skin permeability and the speed of the UHPLC method could classify it as a high-throughput approach.

Test Model Developed to Predict Skin Permeability of Compounds

A test model published in the Journal of Chromatography A uses retention on octadecyl, cholesterol-bonded and immobilized artificial membrane columns to accurately predict the skin permeability of compounds.

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

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Wellness by Design: Positive Comparison Patterns to Engage Latin American Consumers Through Fragrance

A well-crafted fragrance that aligns with sociocultural values can inspire positive emotions in consumers. To achieve this, Positive Comparison Patterns (PCPs) in neuroscience are introduced here and used to elicit positive scent experiences in Latin American women.

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Shiseido Develops Friction and Contact Force Tactile Evaluation Devices

The devices are designed to help researchers study skin texture and perceived characteristics with high accuracy.

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: How Fragrance Inspires Emotion and Wellness

Perfume can tap into deep consumer emotions to elicit happiness or tranquility and help them through today’s COVID-19 reality. Daniela Garcia, ésika Executive Brand Director for Belcorp Latin America, explains how, with this look at the company's recent research.

Designing products to meet the unique needs of consumer with disabilities can translate to better product experiences for all. Join in this discussion to help move products in a more inclusive direction.

[updated] Virtual Roundtable: Inclusive Design for Universal Beauty

Gabriela Daniels of the London College of Fashion will participate in a virtual roundtable chat on inclusive design for universal beauty during Beauty Accelerate Virtual.

Gattefossé studied the effects of sunscreen on skin that had layered products in order to analyze sensory and efficacy.

Gattefossé Reveals Effects of Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Film Former Layering

Gattefossé analyzed the efficacy and sensory effects of sunscreens applied to skin on top of other products. Results suggest film formers are a key ingredient.

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Sensory Experience and Clinical Efficacy—Testing Insights

In this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, Rachel Grabenhofer, of Cosmetics & Toiletries, gained insights from Celine Marque and Cyril Messaraa, two testing experts of Ori-Derm/Oriflame, on sensory and clinical testing today—and in the future. Watch now.

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Soothing Moves: Cannabis Sativa Cell Culture Alleviates Inflammation

The field cultivation of hemp is tasked by today’s large-scale demand. Here, a Cannabis sativa cell culture extract is proposed as a sustainable alternative. After initial characterization, the extract was tested as described here for efficacy against inflammatory markers for skin-soothing activities.

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Testing Tactics in Skin: Keratinocytes as Sensory Nociceptors

Humans value senses of touch and warmth while enjoying their surroundings but pain and itch are also part of this experience. The present column explores Transient Receptor Proteins (TRPs), how they sense pain and itch, and their potential application in skin care and anti-aging products.