Ebook

Status and Interventions of the Skin Microbiome
Topically-applied nutrients favor the growth of beneficial microorganisms so that harmful ones are outgrown and eliminated.
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Formulary
A trio of new beauty products from DSM.
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Legal Considerations for Marketing Skin Microbiome Products
Microscopic organisms on the skin could hold the next secret to good skin health—but with them come evolving regulatory and legal considerations.
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Overcoming Production Hurdles In Microbiome Formulations
Good-for-your microbiome skin care formulas often require special considerations during the manufacturing process to maintain their efficacy
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The Scalp Microbiome Moves To the Head of the Class
While much attention has been focused on the skin and gut microbiomes, the unique issues surrounding the scalp are only now being explored.
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Microbiome Update
Work inside the lab is paying off as there is growing consumer interest in skin care products designed to benefit the microbiome.
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Makeup for Your Microbiome
Setting the foundation for a clean and healthy face.
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Claim Support for Microbiome Skin Care
Here’s how to prove the microbiotic benefits of your formulations.
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Skin and Gut Microbiomes
Healthy microbiomes have broad implications for internal and external well-being.
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Microbe Management
R&D, investment and shelf space devoted to the skin microbiome continues to grow.
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The Microbiome’s Impact On Skin Care Formulations
A review of what formulators should know about the uppermost layer of skin when developing personal care products.
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Digestive Health:The Microbiome Goes Mainstream
Younger consumers in particular are very interested in how gut bacteria influence overall health.
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Stress and Skin Aging
It’s as clear as the dark circles around your eyes— stress accelerates the visible signs of aging.
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Cannabidiol and Skin Care
Interest has never been higher for this natural derivative of hemp. It shows promise as an anti-inflammatory, but some companies are promoting CBD as a moisturizer and wrinkle-reducer, too.
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Eat This, Not That!
More personal care brands are stepping into the wellness from within category to improve the appearance of hair, skin and nails.
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Pretty Smart
An update on the convergence of technology and beauty.
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Bounce Back Skin Recovery Serum with Bel-Even
This serum helps to rebalance skin from the visible effects of daily stress. Its “memory form” texture instantly engages the senses by quickly recovering when pressed, for a true“anti-stress”effect.
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Formulating with Hyaluronic Acid
Replenishing depleted levels of HA helps restore healthy, vibrant and youthful looking skin. Here’s what to look for in these materials.
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Sunscreen Regulations in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration's goal to finalize the Sunscreen Monograph by November 26, 2019 is totally unrealistic—here's why.
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Skin Damage Caused by UV
An in-depth look at how ultraviolet radiation affects skin health and how it can be repaired.
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The Ultimate Protection for Sun Protection
Sunscreens are more effective than ever, but today's ultra-high SPF systems can be a challenge to preserve.
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What Lies Beneath: Reef-Safe Sunscreen Formulas
With new laws impacting what sunscreen formulators can be sold at retail in places like Hawaii and Key West FL, "reef safe" products are gaining more attention in the US marketplace.
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New Product Review
Here's a look at some of the newest sun care offerings that are reaching store shelves now, well ahead of beach season.
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Head Toward the Light
The Florida Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' biannual Sunscreen Symposium is set for September 12-14, 2019 in Orlando.
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