Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries

Spot-on Connections Between Nerve Fibers and Pigmentation

[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Spot-on Connections Between Nerve Fibers and Pigmentation

Intracutaneous nerve fibers could be a key factor for determining age spot-prone sites on the face. Kazuki Nakayama, of POLA Chemical Industries, explains, in this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry.

Woman Holding Her hands by her face

Kao Finds Hands Hold Lactic Acid-based Defense Against Microbes

Kao researchers have uncovered innate lactic-acid based defenses in hand sweat that protect some individuals better than others against bacteria and viruses such as the common cold and influenza.

Enhancing Confidence: Reverse by Aerolase for Scar Revision in Breast Augmentation & Reduction

Enhancing Confidence: Reverse by Aerolase for Scar Revision in Breast Augmentation & Reduction

The Reverse by Aerolase protocol harnesses the power of two state-of-the-art lasers, the Neo Elite and the Era Elite, to significantly enhance the appearance of scar tissue, redness, texture, and underlying pigment.

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De-Ironizing Inducer Pre-empts Free Radicals, Slows Aging in Menopausal Skin

A recent white paper published by Xi Huang, Ph.D., presents a "better than retinol" approach to pre-empt the production of free radicals in mature skin by targeting excess iron.

Mature woman touching face

Resveratrol Analogue and Equol Revive Menopausal Skin

A decrease in estrogen during menopause negatively affects the skin, according to a study published in Dermatology and Therapy, but a novel resveratrol analogue and the isoflavonoid equol offer new hope.

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Research Uncovers Positioning of Sphingosine Chains in Healthy Skin

Research published in Langmuir has uncovered the positioning of sphingosine chains in the stratum corneum, providing insight into how ceramides should be arranged in healthy skin.

Hyaluronic Acid Study

Study Reveals Hyaluronic Acid Dynamics in Skin

New research offers fresh insights on the interactions between hyaluronic acid and hyaluronidase in the skin.

Honeychamomileskin

Research Confirms Honey and Chamomile Activate Innate Antioxidant Defenses

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba and Osaka University have confirmed that honey and chamomile can impart their well-known antioxidant activities through skin's innate defenses.

Kaoatopicskin

Kao Finds Daily Skin Care Shifts Atopic to Healthy Ceramide Profile

Little is known about connections between the ceramide profile and barrier functioning in atopic dermatitis. This was the focus of a recent study by Kao Corp., which showed promise for adapting the atopic skin ceramide profile toward that of healthy skin.

Microbiome and skin

Probiotics are Fleeting but Affect the Native Microbiome

Researchers have found they can colonize skin with Lactobacillus reuteri through daily applications but this is only transient; the larger effect is how its fleeting presence affects the native microbiome structure.

3D Printed Natural Bioinks Promote Wound Healing

3D Printed Natural Bioinks Promote Wound Healing

A review of recent literature published in Polymers reveals evidence supporting the use of natural bioinks for skin regeneration and wound healing.

Naturals, Zinc and Aluminum Safety in AP/Deo: Literature Findings

Naturals, Zinc and Aluminum Safety in AP/Deo: Literature Findings

Hygiene is in the mainstream, and antiperspirants and deodorants are riding this wave to the top. Considering this, we offer the following brief literature review related to antiperspirants and deodorants.