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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.

Accupac

Contract Formulation, Manufacturing, Filling and Testing by Accupac

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

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

Say no to the spotlight-stealing packaging

Say no to the spotlight-stealing packaging

Cancel out the noise and showcase your formulation with high quality minimalistic style found in EPOPACK’s packaging expertise.

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.

France is the first country in the EU to export its “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

'Ordinary' French Cosmetics Become the First to Bypass China’s Animal Testing Mandate

France has become the first country in the EU to export “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

Sabinsa has published a study showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

Sabinsa Serum Clinically Proven to Prevent Hair Loss

Sabinsa has published a study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology showing successful results for its health serum in adults experiencing hair thinning and loss.

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Ginkgo Bioworks’ Materials Support mRNA Vaccine

To support researchers and manufacturers toward the prevention of COVID-19, Ginkgo Bioworks has teamed up with Moderna for the processing and testing of an mRNA vaccine, mRNA-1273.

Product Development in the Indie Brand Era

Part 2 of a 4-part series: How third-party manufacturers and suppliers came to lead product innovation.