ANTI-AGEING ARTICLES

Society of Cosmetic Scientists Fellow Barbara Brockway and DSM-Firmenich explain why, in the era of peptides, exosomes and growth factors, vitamins will retain their critical role in skin longevity.

Mibelle Biochemistry explains how a snow algae extract was shown to reverse biological age according to the Horvath clock while modulating protein levels, bringing them back to a younger profile

Corum explains why diascorbyl azelate is more than just a Vitamin C derivative, it is a strategic upgrade in antioxidant science.

Natix explains why its natural ingredient made from Angelica represents a valuable functional active for cosmetic formulations targeting firmness, elasticity, and skin comfort, meeting the specific needs of mature and sensitive skin

CLR has developed an active ingredient based on milk, and rich in growth factors, that has been shown to increase the production of all key molecules in making skin firmer and reducing wrinkles. These cell biological results underline the different outcomes when WP Complex is applied on human skin: it makes skin thicker, firms skin, and reduces wrinkles.

Biocogent describes the results obtained from in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo testing of a novel approach of delivering of RNA-based messages to skin cells produces highly beneficial outcomes – critical fibre protein levels are bolstered with youthful facial features being restored

The California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (CASCC) has long stood as a source of innovation, community, and collaboration. Yet today, as we prepare to welcome thousands to Long Beach for our 2025 Suppliers’ Day, we stand at a turning point. This year marks a changing of the guard.

The first edition of Personal Care magazine was published in September 2000. Initially targeted at the Asian market, it has grown to become a truly global publication with distribution on every continent. Over the past 25 years, there have been plenty of ups and some downs. Editor Tim Probert tells the story.

CLR describes a cosmetic active ingredient for maintaining and regaining skin’s youthful and attractive appearance by harnessing the extreme natural adaptivity of Galdieria, or red algae

Silab proposes a strategic selection of its active ingredients, demonstrating its expertise concerning the biological mechanisms involved in chronological ageing and assists brands in the development of their cutting-edge skin care products.

Provital describes a new active ingredient that is the result of the isolation of Bacillus velezensis bacteria from the leaves of an agroecologically grown hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). This novel, 100%-traceable ecosystem ingredient harnesses the metabolic intelligence of the plant-bacteria symbiosis, transferring nature’s balance and regenerative power directly to the skin

Barentz unveils the Skin’telligent Beauty Collection of ten formulations, each composed of at least 95% ingredients of natural origin, designed to help the skin express its full potential

Clinical studies have demonstrates the efficacy of a new plant extract from Lysimachia christinae to preserve skin vitality and resilience, in line with the paradigm of pro-longevity in beauty, as BASF explains

Rahn describes a maté extract rich in polyphenols, caffeine and rutin, which improves skin microcirculation, skin oxygen supply, hydration, and firmness and elasticity, contributing to a youthful appearance

Aneco has developed the third generation vitamin A - hydroxybenzophenone retinate (HPR), which has excellent stability, higher safety, and more significant efficacy. As a new generation of vitamin A derivatives, the Chinese maker believes HPR has great cosmetic market prospects

Clariant presents a Pseudostellaria heterophylla extract that represents a significant advancement in the field of skin care innovation. Its potent efficacy, coupled with its natural profile, positions it as a promising alternative to retinol

Greentech demonstrate that an active made from an extract of Schisandra chinensis berries can greatly improve cell longevity by slowing down the effects of time and preventing the appearance of wrinkles

Jaka Biotech demonstrates the anti-ageing effects of Bifida Ferment Lysate, which were validated by in vitro and clinical efficacy tests. The results indicate that Bifida Ferment Lysate effectively inhibits cellular senescence and delays the formation of wrinkles

Encapsulation of cosmetic active ingredients in skin-friendly particles potentiates their skin interaction and results in a superior and long-lasting cosmetic effect. PhytoSolve® Astaxanthin is an innovative natural product comprising a synergistic complex of the antioxidant astaxanthin (AXN) and natural phospholipids.

Muscle contraction and cell signalling linked to wellness mediators share a common mineral-dependent regulation, so Silab has harnessed the mineral richness of the watercress plant to develop a natural relaxing active ingredient