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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.
Ingredients
Univ. Waterloo Develops Liquid-Liquid Technique for Stable Encapsulation
Testing
CTPA Welcomes UK Government Action to Ensure No Cosmetic Ingredient Testing on Animals
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Regulatory
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.
Testing
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.
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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.
Testing
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.
Testing
Trending: Sustainable Ingredients 2022
Consumers expect beauty ingredients to have a sustainable component.
Testing
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
Testing
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.
Testing
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.
Testing
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.
Testing
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.
Skin Care
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.