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Derm skin care searches spiked 27% in 2023, while doctor-/dermatologist-backed skin care searches jumped 58%.

The 2024 Skin Care Agenda: Pro-aging & Sensitive Skin

Philosophies and technologies around aging, as well as a boom in sensitive skin approaches, is leading product and brand innovation.

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Croda Beauty Uncovers Texture, Elasticity and Comfort Benefits of SphingoCare DS-CERAmix-V for Sensitive Skin

The bio-designed, skin-inspired liquid crystal lamellar system was developed to support sensitive skin. New data demonstrates its efficacy.

Microphyt has designed Luteana for sensitive skin, a golden oil that rebalances the neuro‐immuno‐cutaneous (NIC) system and soothes the skin to improve well-being.

Microphyt's Luteana Rebalances NIC System, Relieves Sensitive Skin

Microphyt has designed Luteana, a golden oil that rebalances the neuro‐immuno‐cutaneous (NIC) system and soothes skin to improve well-being.

The ingredient reportedly reduces redness, itching and irritation, making the technology appropriate for sensitive skin, and offers antioxidant benefits to protect the skin from environmental stressors and premature aging.

Presperse's Biotech-powered BioSyn Bisabolol is Optimized for Sensitive Skin

The ingredient is therefore appropriate at levels of 0.1-1.0% for skin, body, scalp, sun, baby, intimate care and pet care products.

From stress to environmental conditions to congenital issues, sensitive skin is a multi-dimensional condition that affects large swaths of consumers across the globe.

The Gentle Skin Care Revolution

How sensitive skin is reshaping beauty R&D.

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Merck's RonaCare Baobab Protects Skin Structure, Reduces Redness

According to Merck, the ingredient has been shown to protect skin matrix components and has high efficacy for sensitive skin.

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Read the Label: Bioderma's Sensibio DS+ Crème

This gel-cream formula is touted as a soothing treatment for sensitive skin that helps to combat redness and dry, flaky patches. This column reviews the ingredient listing for claims substantiation.

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Read the Label: Bakel Gentle Wash Soothing Cleansing Gel

The formula is infused with soothing witch hazel, along with hydrating glycerin. It is reportedly gentle enough for even sensitive skin.

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Kourtney Kardashian Barker Launches Biotin-Free Hair Growth Supplement

Kourtney Kardashian Barker's Lemme launches Lemme Grow, a biotin-free hair growth supplement for sensitive skin and hair. The $60 formula promises thicker, fuller hair and reduced shedding in just 12 weeks.

Syndopour 200-MB is mild, 100% soap-free and dermatologically- tested to give formulators and manufacturers the ability to create a variety of mild, pH-balanced hair, body and facial bars, tailored to sensitive skin and scalps.

Stephenson Showcases Syndopour 200-MB Syndet Melt and Pour Base

During in-cosmetics, Stephenson will highlight Syndopour 200-MB, a mild and 100% soap-free syndet melt and pour base that enables the creation of eco-friendly, mild and pH-balanced hair, body and facial bars for sensitive skin and scalps.

Activated Silk KDF-β addresses the skin damage, hyperpigmentation and accelerated aging associated with heightened UV exposure and oxidative stressors, which, according to the company, can overwhelm conventional skin care solutions like hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamin C.

Activated Silk KDF-β: a Regenerative Peptide Designed for Today's Skin Aggressors

Notably, Activated Silk KDF-β is safe for sensitive skin, suitable for daily use and sun exposure and can be incorporated into any formulation. It can also reportedly reduce the appearance of symptoms associated with eczema-prone skin.

Zinc about it! comprises mineral-based sunscreens of Symrise's Neo Heliopan, suitable for a range of products including sun care for kids, sports and sensitive skin.

Symrise Highlights its Mineral-based Sunscreens

The mineral-based sunscreens based on Symrise's Neo Heliopan ingredient are suitable for a range of products including sun care for kids, sports and sensitive skin.

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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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Read the Label: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion for Dry Skin

"I would recommend this [Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion] to anyone with sensitive or dry skin as it’s affordable and works. . . after two weeks of daily application, any visible signs of dryness, redness or itching had significantly reduced–even after stopping use of the product."

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Microbiome-friendly Certified Skin Care

"Microbiome-friendly" is an emerging product claim and one that Elsa Jungman, Ph.D., has a certification for on her namesake product line. Learn how sensitive skin motivated her product development and certification in this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry.

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With Skin Sensitivity Up, SGS Has Tolerance Testing Down

In a market where skin sensitivity claims continue to rise, SGS proposes methods here to determine product safety for skin; one of which is a skin tolerance test, to which successful products are awarded an official "seal."

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[podcast] Naturals and Synthetics: On Even Ground?

Burt’s Bees may be best known for its lip balm but things are about to change; at least, if Celeste Lutrario, vice president of research and development for the company, has it her way.

OnScent and its partners are focused on promoting its expertise in natural fragrances and cosmetic ingredients with their commitment to sustainability and ingredient traceability.

OnScent and Partners Showcase 5 Natural and Sustainable Fragrance and Ingredients

OnScent and its partners are focused on promoting its expertise in natural fragrances and cosmetic ingredients with their commitment to sustainability and ingredient traceability.