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A Product of Our Environment: What Does the Exposome Mean for Skincare?
The ‘exposome’ refers to the complex interplay of environmental exposures that influence the skin over a lifetime, including factors such...
7 days ago
Preservatives: Essential for Products, But Are They Disrupting Your Skin?
Introduction: Cosmetic Preservatives Cosmetics are products designed to enhance or alter the appearance of the face, body, or hair, with...
Mar 5
Are High-Frequency Devices Science-Backed or Skincare Hype?
In the era of elaborate skincare routines, consumer trends often outpace evidence-based science. Research on popular high frequency (HF)...
Jan 30
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Applications and Benefits of Personalised Skincare
Every person’s skin is unique, shaped by genetics, the environment and lifestyle factors. Research demonstrates that personalised...
Dec 19, 2024
Green Guardians: Exploring Plant-Derived Antifungals in Skincare Innovation
Plants possess a multitude of naturally evolved mechanisms to help prevent and protect against fungal infection, and humans have been...
Dec 4, 2024
What can be done to support the infant microbiome?
Infant skin is sensitive, becoming easily irritated by harsh chemicals and textures. As parents become more aware of the importance of...
Dec 4, 2024
What is psycare? The mental health movement taking the cosmetic world by storm
Psycare is a cosmeceutical trend prioritising wellbeing and a holistic approach to skincare that promotes emotional and psychological...
Dec 4, 2024
How can personalisation be used to develop products that maintain the microbiome?
Several industries have begun looking to the use of personalisation to improve the efficacy and targeting of their products or services....
Dec 4, 2024
What is Conscious Beauty?
Conscious beauty is an emerging practice within the cosmetic space that places greater emphasis on the sustainability of a company and...
Dec 4, 2024
Age Before Beauty: The Rise and Dangers of Skincare Product Use in Young People
The rise of skincare-focused influencers on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube has led many children as young as 8...
Dec 3, 2024
Do Preservatives Harm the Skin Microbiome?
Understanding preservatives Preservatives are added to cosmetic products to protect against the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and...
Oct 11, 2024
Unleashing the Power of Prebiotics in Microbiome Transformation
Skincare products formulated with prebiotic ingredients feed and support the skin microbiome. Through varying mechanisms, research shows...
Oct 3, 2024
How do you formulate Skincare Products?
Formulating skincare products is a process that combines different ingredients to provide targeted skin benefits. The type of product...
Feb 26, 2024
What is microbiome formulation?
Less is More approach Statistically, Women typically apply around 16 beauty products each day, exposing their skin to about 515 synthetic...
Feb 19, 2024
How do I rebuild the skin microbiome?
Our skin, as we know to be the body's largest organ, hosts a plethora of microorganisms. An elaborate ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and...
Feb 5, 2024
How do I know if my skin doesn’t like my products?
Choosing the right skincare product is important, because each person's skin is different in composition and sensitivity, even...
Jan 22, 2024
Why should clinical trials be carried out for cosmetic innovations?
Clinical trials are crucial for driving innovation and improving products in the personal care industry. They provide a structured...
Jan 1, 2024
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