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The method heats long carbon chains from milk cartons, food containers and plastic bags then quickly cool them, turning them into surfactants to be used in soaps, detergents and more.

Virginia Tech Chemists Create Soap from Plastic Waste

The method heats long carbon chains from milk cartons, food containers and plastic bags then quickly cool them, turning them into surfactants to be used in soaps, detergents and more.

The liquid-liquid encapsulation system introduces a drop of core material through a nozzle, which impacts on a host bath containing a floating shell layer on the surface.

Univ. Waterloo Develops Liquid-Liquid Technique for Stable Encapsulation

The announcement from the government is an important step towards the goal of ensuring that non-animal methods are accepted by the authorities to meet the requirements of other pieces of UK chemicals legislation, per the CTPA.

CTPA Welcomes UK Government Action to Ensure No Cosmetic Ingredient Testing on Animals

DNA Genese engages in the genetic analyses of plants to not only provide demand for traceability and transparency to consumers regarding material origin or quality, but also to prevent supply chain frauds of high-value naturals.

DNA Cosmetics Consortium Boosts Genetic Screening of Naturals

The consortium will provide models to the cosmetics/perfume sector to ensure the safety of plant raw materials and allow for better control of natural resources from the plant to the consumer.

Genemarkers has launched a new blue light testing service that includes a gene expression panel containing 52 genes specifically impacted by blue light; the genes regulate biological pathways such as oxidative stress, inflammation and skin aging.

A New Way to Assess Blue Light: Genemarker's Latest Research

Genemarkers has launched a new blue light testing service that includes a gene expression panel containing 52 genes specifically impacted by blue light; the genes regulate biological pathways such as oxidative stress, inflammation and skin aging.

HAS INFLATION DEFLATED PACKAGING DESIGN? Get a Luxe Look for Less with Labels

HAS INFLATION DEFLATED PACKAGING DESIGN? Get a Luxe Look for Less with Labels

Rising costs for high-end packaging components have forced some brands to give their products a make-under. But, opting out of elegance may not be necessary by partnering with a label converter with expertise in specialty finishes and effects.

The patent supports therapeutic interventions in serious skin disorders. This work provides opportunities to leverage the skin's immune system for oncological, vaccination or desensitization applications.

Eligo Bioscience Patents Genetic Engineering of Cutibacterium acnes for Skin Therapies

The patent supports therapeutic interventions in serious skin disorders. This work provides opportunities to leverage the skin's immune system for oncological, vaccination or desensitization applications.

Sustainability is at the forefront of the beauty industry.

Trending: Sustainable Ingredients 2022

Consumers expect beauty ingredients to have a sustainable component.

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New studies show JD Jojoba Oil reinforces skin barrier [sample request]

Jojoba Desert’s newest studies show JD Jojoba Oil usage results in marked skin barrier improvement and superior moisturizing effect

With partnerships for the company's microbiome test including Credo Beauty and Face Haus, the HelloBiome platform is reportedly unlocking never before seen data on skin.

HelloBiome Platform to Merge AI, Microbiome Insights for Next-gen Skin Care

B2B microbiome test platform HelloBiome has been launched to merge next-generation skin care with a proprietary AI-powered technology, reportedly to expand and streamline microbiome knowledge across the industry.

Research by DSM has led to a new scientific breakthrough whereby it is now possible to produce vitamin A using a specially developed strain of yeast that converts a renewable carbon source into vitamin A.

DSM Testing World's First Fully Bio-based Vitamin A

Application testing is now underway with the first selected customers and representative material is available for sampling ahead of a commercial-scale production and a full launch in early 2023.

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Humane Cosmetics Act Brought Before U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Humane Society of the United States, and Humane Society Legislative Fund applauded U.S. Senators and Representatives for bipartisan efforts to introduce the Humane Cosmetics Act.

BASF and Givaudan collaborated to develop and validate alternative animal testing methods, leading to the first toxicology testing strategy without animals that was adopted by OECD.

BASF and Givaudan Develop First OECD-Approved Animal Test Alternatives

The OECD has, for the first time, approved a non-animal strategy to assess skin sensitization based on three tests. In addition, the Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay was approved to predict the intensity of reactions. All tests are the results of BASF/Givaudan joint efforts.

Amyris has published its early clinical results for its reportedly “clean” acne treatment formulation, which was found to perform better than other non-natural formulations.

Amyris’s 'Clean,' Fermented Acne Treatment Found to Outperform Industry Standards

Amyris has announced early clinical results for its “clean” and fermentation-based acne treatment, which reportedly was found to perform better than 10 standard industry treatments.