Science, R&D
Context, consistency and consumers: How to battle misinformation in beauty
Communicating science to beauty consumers remains a challenge, but providing context, being consistent and meeting audiences where they...
Study flags prenatal neurodevelopmental risks from phthalates and bisphenols
Prenatal exposure to certain chemicals, including phthalates and bisphenols, may affect children’s cognitive development, according to an...
Brain Impact Neuroscience: Tailor-made protocols to measure emotional responses
As consumers increasingly seek products with emotional benefits, the fragrance and beauty industry is looking for robust scientific...
Science spotlight: Is cosmetic tourism a cause for concern?
Cosmetic surgery tourism is booming as patients travel abroad to lower costs, shorten waiting times and access procedures unavailable in...
Science Spotlight: AI could be ’pivotal’ in eco-innovation for beauty
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can help beauty companies accelerate eco-innovation from start to finish, aligning efforts to...
Exosomes could prove ’transformative’ for hair and scalp health
Scientific evidence suggests exosomes may promote hair and scalp health, but more structured, long-term clinical trials are needed as...
Vectorization: Optimizing active ingredient delivery in cosmetic formulas
Using vectors to deliver active ingredients as close as possible to their biological target has become a major focus in the cosmetics...
Longevity: Mitochondrial pearling — what’s the interest for cosmetic science?
Often described as the cell’s "powerhouses," mitochondria possess a remarkable ability to self-regulate and optimize their performance....
Science spotlight: Nanotechnology in cosmetics requires a ’cautious’ approach
Integration of nanotechnology and nanoparticles in cosmetic formulations is an exciting field but a cautious approach is needed,...
Science spotlight: Microneedle tech to ’redefine the future of skincare’
Microneedle technologies are continuing to evolve fast and are predicted to create important change in skin care, but industry needs to...
