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Zebrafish imaging breakthrough may unlock answers to human skin and hair pigmentation

Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine have found a way to visualise every cell containing melanin pigment in 3D in the stripy freshwater fish

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Givenchy unveils ‘renewed identity’ at Harrods with new architectural concept boutique

The space includes a nod to the brand’s historic Hotel Particulier on Avenue George V in Paris
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Genetics, epigenetics, proteomics and the microbiome in skin and hair regeneration

Filaggrin processing, epigenetic modifications and the skin's stratum microbium at IFSCC
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ChromaDex completes pterostilbene UV trial

US naturals firm ChromaDex has announced the completion of an animal skincare study of pterostilbene, which the firm says shows that the substance prevents skin damage from UV exposure
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China gives L’Oréal the Episkin all clear

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has been granted a business licence in China to market its Episkin reconstructed skin model
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In vitro sensitization tests: a long and winding road

Skin sensitization tests are one of the current hot topics in the world of cosmetic ingredients evaluation as we are at the crossroad between animal and in vitro methods
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Tissue Viability Imaging for quantitative user-independent assessment

This report looks at the Tissue Viability Imaging for quantitative user-independent assessment of erythema, blanching and other skin parameters
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Natural alternatives to harmful microplastics

With microplastics, in the form of plastic exfoliant microbeads, being so harmful for the environment and our whole ecosystem, the availability of natural alternatives is a welcome advancement
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Rising to the challenge

Ready-to-use strains make complex and time-consuming challenge tests easy, avoiding retests and extra costs

An exclusive opportunity: The Pure Beauty Awards 2025 is closing entries soon

The highly anticipated annual Pure Beauty Awards is officially closing entries on 18 July. This edition, the Pure Beauty team are looking for the best beauty launches within the industry that have entered the UK market between July 2024 and July 2025 - and time to enter is running out!

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Cosmetic science faces the future

Covering biology, chemistry and physics, with a smattering of psychology, the report asks the industry to explore the realms of possibility in cosmetics
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Prevention and solution

A presentation of the novel and acclaimed cosmetic ingredients for 2014, as John Woodruff reports
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Preserving the faith

John Woodruff addresses the problem of providing cosmetic products with adequate preservation while conforming to current marketing trends
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Supercritical marigold flower CO2-extract - evergreen in evidence based cosmetic application

Cosmetic Science Technology: an in-depth look at the new scientific evidence of well-known healing forces of Marigold (Calendula) in dermatological and cosmetic applications

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Greentech-Biovitis conference by Mathieu Bey

Cosm’ing Saint-Malo on July 1st 2016

Microbiological quality of cosmetic products

Before the ISO 17516:2014 Standard, there were the 1998 Guidelines, which were given as counsel.

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Frédéric Nunzi, Ph.D. elected head of IDEA Lab

Appointment of Nunzi creates new entity at IDEA Lab and offers opportunity for new tests

IDEA to exhibit at SCS Formulate 2013

Since 1999, IDEA has specialized in the evaluation of cosmetic products: clinical testing, suncare testing, in vitro testing, microbiology and regulatory advice.