Diminish That Blemish

Mar 18th, 2016

Jennifer Novoseletsky

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Claims: Apothederm’s Acne Clarifying Treatment

What it is: This treatment was formulated to clean up sebum and minimize pore size. The peptides used in the formula help minimize the appearance of blemishes, while also mimicking the amino acid sequences of the skin’s natural protecting and restoring functions.

Ingredient highlights: Oligopeptide-10, helix BioMedix, SmartPeptides, salicylic acid, glycerin and beta hydroxy acid.

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Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

Today, skin-care solutions can play a role in breaking the stigma that surrounds the skin condition, by creating options that not only treat acne but are part of an overall beauty and wellness routine.

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Quimivita's Exfowind Tagua Supports Natural Exfoliation and Social Progress

Upcycled from the seeds of tagua palm or "white ivory," Exfowind Tagua offers a sustainable and renewable alternative to synthetic exfoliants while supporting rural communities in Latin America.

The Barrier-Building Moisture Cream will now be offered at $55—a $9 savings and a 14% price reduction.

Why Deinde is Lowering the Price on 2 Best-selling Skin Care Products

Skin-Strengthening Serum will now cost $68—a $20 savings and a 23% reduction from its previous price.

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TRI-K's TRIsol KCP: A Cleaner, High-performance Emulsifier for Sunscreens, Cosmetics and Skin Care

The emulsifier was developed using TRI-K's patent-pending solvent-free manufacturing method, contributing to environmentally responsible formulations. The ingredient also maintains efficacy and stability, and can boost SPF by 19%.

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OnScent Debuts Acerola Cherry Ferment to Inhibit Glycation, ROS for Skin and Hair

At both the 2024 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting in L.A. and Cosmoprof 2025 in Miami, OnScent's natural cosmetics division, Premier Naturals, debuted its Acerola Cherry Ferment, applying the benefits of the superfruit for topical skin and hair benefits.

American Exchange Group Expands Beauty Holdings with Urban Skin Rx Acquisition

The brand was founded in 2010 by licensed aesthetician Rachel Roff and led by CEO Victoria Payne; the brand now sells at 2,000 retail locations i9n the United States, including Target, Amazon, Ulta and Walmart.com.

RNA damage, rather than DNA damage, is the key source of sun exposure's immediate inflammatory effects.

We've Misunderstood How Sunburns Actually Work

It's RNA molecule damage that presents the most immediate inflammatory response, per new research.

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BASF Unveils Climate-adaptive Formula Concepts at Cosmet'Agora

Driven by innovations in sustainability, transparency and science, the company presented formula concepts to address the impacts of climate change — i.e., varying humidity, temperature shifts and intensified UV exposure.

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Mibelle Biochemistry Launches CollPerfect P6 for Collagen Synthesis, Dermal Remodeling

The encapsulated bioactivating hexapeptide is derived from the sequence of human skin type I collagen.

The demand for effective, results-oriented skin care will continue to drive innovation, with technology playing a central role.

The Future of Aesthetic and Functional Cosmetic Packaging

With advances in technology and a growing consumer demand for results-driven skin care, there’s a fundamental shift in how products are developed, applied and experienced.

Event attendees will discover how plant endophytes serve as a sustainable and effective source for creating new natural active ingredients—pushing the boundaries beyond traditional ferments in beauty to deliver innovative ecosystem-based ingredients.

How Plant Endophytes & Biotech Are Creating New Natural Active Beauty Ingredients

"More and more brands are seeing the benefits of using lab grown ingredients ... to elevate formulas and help blend the best of science, tech and nature," Mintel reported last year.