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The Feel Good Factor in Skin Care

The feel good factor in skin care stems from the integrity of the skin barrier. A recent theory hypothesizes that the injured epidermis can affect emotional state and act on the brain.

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The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

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HYDRAFENCE™ Beyond hydration

HYDRAFENCE™ is a natural active moisturizer and skin barrier enhancer with immediate action (30 min.), long-lasting hydration (120 hours) and cumulative results.

Examining Skin: A Functional Barrier

New research reveals that we need to let the skin protect itself, and product development strategies should focus on restoring the skin barrier and, more importantly, not impair skin’s function.

As the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, non-foaming face cleansers are an option for consumers who suffer from dry, sensitive skin or who have severe skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Formulating on Trend: No-foam Facial Cleanser

No-foam cleansers are a great alternative to anionic surfactant-containing formulas that may affect the integrity of the skin barrier, especially in users with psoriasis, eczema, dry and/or sensitive skin.

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Discover the Hydrating Power of MariMoist®: Clinically Proven Results

Introducing MariMoist®, clinically proven to boost skin hydration by 41% with just one application, and maintaining 76% hydration for 48 hours. Derived from red seaweed and sodium hyaluronate, it reduces TEWL by 27% while enhancing skin barrier and sensor

“As a lifestyle dermatologist, I take into consideration nutrition, exercise, stress levels and sleep when managing skin conditions,” says Naana Boakye, MD, MPH.

3 Benefits of Lifestyle Dermatology

Author Naana Boakye believes brands should work with a dermatologist when making skin care products and in their marketing communication.

Targeting plasmin levels in the epidermis can have a positive effect across all skin layers and it was with this goal in mind that dsm-firmenich designed its smart dipeptide SYN-UP®.

Reawaken the Skin’s Potential!

By targeting the enzyme plasmin, SYN-UP® unlocks your skin's longevity and drives improvement across all skin layers.

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Prebiotic & Postbiotic Skin Care: A Rebalancing Act

Decoding the function and impacts on skin health could lead to new solutions for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and more.

DavosLife E3 DVL95 can be emulsified for use in O/W formulations, water-based skin care or used in oil-based products, such as facial oils or nourishing creams.

3 Anti-aging Trends

Global Cosmetic Industry spoke with beauty insiders to highlight what is trending in the anti-aging, hair care, color cosmetics and packaging industries.

Exosomal Beauty is Here: Small, but Mighty

Beauty ingredient suppliers and brands are tapping tiny, powerful particles to rejuvenate the hair and skin.

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DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols: Nature’s Shield against Modern Pollution

Looking for a natural bioactive to use for anti-blue light and anti-pollution formulations? DavosLife E3 Tocotrienols are scientifically proven to boost skin’s resilience against modern pollution. Discover this safe, effective and gentle solution.

Merck presented its RonaCare RenouMeris sustainable anti-aging marine-derived active ingredient.

[in-cosmetics Global] Recharge the Skin

Skin-centric innovation from Lipotrue and Merck.

Touch can satisfy health and well-being needs by boosting skin care product efficacy and generating a wave of positive emotions to make people look and feel well.

How Touch Unlocks Skin Care’s Power

Properly targeted physical contact can enhance the efficacy and well-being benefits of skin care.

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Read the Label: Beauty Pie's Über Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum

This "Read the Label" analyzes Beauty Pie’s Über Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum, which is said to prevent skin aging and balance the microbiome, featuring actives such as Hydrangea paniculata, ceramide NG and more.

Immunity is the new buzzword for health and skin care.

Immunocosmetics for the New Normal

COVID-19 has influenced the way consumers take care of their skin.

A bubblegum pink formula in the year of the Barbie movie is sure to catch the attention of consumers. *Depiction only; not the actual product

Read the Label: The Ordinary Soothing and Barrier Support Serum

This recent launch from The Ordinary is becoming popular due to its color, much like the brand's red exfoliating serum in the past. This barrier support serum is pink and especially appealing to consumer thanks to the new Barbie movie.

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Olive Young Plants Its Flag in the US as K-Beauty’s Retail Expansion Accelerates

The opening comes amid a wave of aggressive K-beauty retail expansion across the U.S. market in 2026.