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Consumer Misconceptions of Fragrance-free Products

A recent report from Johnson and Johnson Consumer Inc. and Natural Marketing Institute shows that many consumers don’t actually know what products are fragrance-free.

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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.

Bayer to Buy Merck's Consumer Care Business for $14.2 Billion

The transaction includes several OTC brands, as well as the Coppertone sun care brand.

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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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Natural and Organic Cosmetics Sales Increased by 21% in Asia During 2017

Ecovia Intelligence believes Asia has a high potential for growth—with China and India leading the market.

J&J Reports Q1 2014 Financials

Overall, the company saw sales growth, but the worldwide consumer product division was down.

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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.

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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.

Evme debuted with a three-step skin care system: cleansing powder, serum and night cream. The products are sold in a set as part of a subscription model.

Evme Debuts as an Allergen-Free Brand for Those with Sensitive Skin

Using scientific research and clinical experience, Anjuli Mehrotra, MD, and her team identified and excluded thousands of potential allergens and irritants as they developed and tested the formulas for the luxe skin care brand.

Skin barrier reinforcement and sustainability were two major themes.

[with video] 5 Top Trends at PCHi 2024: Skin Strength, Radiance, Microbiome, Collagen and More

PCHi 2024, held March 20-22, in Shanghai, brought skin-strengthening solutions out in full force, while leveraging the microbiome for skin-illuminating effects and reducing the irritation potential of ingredients. Here are our top trends (so far).

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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.

The finalists will pitch their businesses to a panel of expert judges who will determine the winner.

P&G Ventures Announces Four Finalists in Innovation Challenge

The winner will receive a $10,000 prize and the opportunity to continue developing their product with P&G Ventures.

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.