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Comparatively Speaking: Inflammation vs. Allergy

Are you formulating for sensitive skin? Or is it really normal skin undergoing a typical inflammatory response? Where do allergic reactions fit in? In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," Nava Dayan, Ph.D., explains.

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Electric Effects: EI to Measure Skin Barrier Defects

Researchers at the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research have identified a method based on small electrical pulses that could measure skin barrier defects.

The research conducted at the center will focus on applicable scientific discoveries to advance allergy science and develop topical innovations to address skin conditions, per the organizations.

Clinique x Mount Sinai Tackle Aging, Eczema & Allergies for Actionable Innovation

Research will comprise all ages, genders, races and ethnicities, and will "investigate the effects of factors such as diet, exercise, and stress on the skin of healthy people."

Though the material is unlikely to cause serious harm, Becca Cosmetics has moved to voluntarily recall its Light Shifter Brightening Concealer due to concerns of a common household mold on the sponge-tip applicator.

Becca Cosmetics Recalls Concealer Due to Mold Concerns

Though the material is unlikely to cause serious harm, Becca Cosmetics has moved to voluntarily recall its Light Shifter Brightening Concealer due to concerns of a common household mold on the sponge-tip applicator.

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MilliporeSigma Assays Dermal Diffusion and Fragrance Allergenicity

Two ready-to-use, IFRA-compliant calibrants and one animal-alternative substrate will be the focus of MilliporeSigma's presence at in-cosmetics Global.

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Humane Society Voices Support for EPA Animal Testing Draft Policy

Titled Use of Alternative Approaches for Skin Sensitization as a Replacement for Laboratory animal Testing, the draft supports the use of non-animal methods for single chemical substances including pesticide active ingredients.

Premium Organic introduced a new application area for APE: oral and dental care.

Premium Organic's Alpin Heilmoor Extract Wins International V-Label Award

Premium Organic won the International V-Label award for “best in cosmetics” with Alpin Heilmoor Extract and presents new a solution for oral care.

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[podcast] Beauty and the Microbiome: Happily Ever After

"The introduction of chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products while simultaneously not interacting with the environment has had a significant impact on the diversity of our skin microbiome." Hear more in this podcast and at Beauty Accelerate.

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SILAB, University of San Diego Connect Quorum Sensing to Skin Disorders

University of California, San Diego and SILAB researchers have uncovered communications between pathogenic and commensal microbiota that exacerbate Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis in skin.

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US FDA Plans First Cosmetic Allergen Survey in Decades

The proposed survey is meant to help the organization better understand adverse events caused by allergens in cosmetics, and is the first of its kind since 1975.

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NanoSpun Technologies Wins P&G Ventures Virtual Challenge

The Israeli-based startup develops live active skin care products based on a bioprinting technology, which the company applied in a face mask to protect the microbiome.

L'Oréal Creates Scientific Advisory Board

The board's mission will be to bring unexpected ideas pertaining to L'Oréal's research fields of interest in order to prepare for the future through the exploration of emerging scientific and technological domains.

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LanEsters' Lanolin Named the First AllergyCertified Raw Material

This certification ensures that the moisturizing and wrinkle-reducing ingredient does not contain allergenic impurities that may cause a reaction for users.

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Beiersdorf Refutes Reports that Artificial Blue Light Causes Skin Damage

Beiersdorf has released a statement refuting reports that artificial blue light, e.g., from smartphones, laptops and tablets, causes skin damage.

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.

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Read the Label: BAKEL Malic Lightening and Renewing Serum

To address non-uniform or dark spots on the skin, consumers can utilize this product to recover skin uniformity, compactness and luminosity.

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Read the Label: SVR Laboratoires Sensifine Crème

This hydrating gel-cream is specially developed to help soothe and comfort allergic and hypersensitive skin. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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FTC Warns: Don't Make Zika Protection Claims Without Scientific Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent 10 warning letters to online marketers selling products that claim they provide protection from the Zika virus without the scientific data to back it up.