FEATURE ARTICLES

The skin is the body’s first line of defence, ensured by the barrier function role of the stratum corneum. When this barrier function is altered, the skin progressively loses its defence capabilities, making it vulnerable to dehydration and redness, but also to premature and visible signs of skin ageing. In particular, this is the case for dry skin or skin irritated by the use of certain molecules such as retinol.

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

After four years of research and development, French biotechnology company Core Biogenesis has launched two biomimetic actives. This article explores the biotechnological foundation of molecular farming, the functional advantages of oleosome delivery, and the clinical evidence positioning oleosome-delivered growth factors as a superior and sustainable alternative to retinol

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.

Azeco describes a Tetraselmis suecica fermentate that exemplifies how advanced enzymatic and probiotic technologies can unveil a new level of efficacy from natural ingredients. By combining enzymatic hydrolysis with Saccharomyces boulardii fermentation, multiple effects address both the cause and effect of skin ageing.

The beauty industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate credible sustainability credentials, not only through packaging or carbon offsets, but through ingredient sourcing and lifecycle impact. Botallow, New Zealand’s first and largest cosmetic-grade tallow ingredient supplier, is pioneering circular, traceable ingredients derived from agricultural by-products

Croda Beauty explains how it is helping customers turn carbon data into a strategic advantage: fuelling innovation, improving cost-efficiency, and supporting climate-considered formulation and decarbonisation

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

Enginzyme explains its process of biocatalysis and why the future of personal care manufacturing will not belong solely to chemists or biologists, but to those who master both.

Evolved By Nature describes its new bioactive peptide that stimulates collagen production and supports fibroblast equilibrium, while avoiding fibrosis and inflammation, offering a safer and more effective approach to maintaining healthy, resilient skin.

Audrey Gueniche is the international scientific director of historic L’Oréal luxury beauty brand Helena Rubinstein. In conversation with editor Tim Probert, Audrey, a Parisian with more than three decades of experience with L’Oréal, shares her insight on ‘hero’ ingredients and wider beauty trends

Dr. Gabriel Serrano Sanmiguel: In 1989, I founded Sesderma Laboratories with the mission of transforming dermatological research into effective, accessible, and personalized skincare solutions.

The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry awards, a collaboration between in-cosmetics Asia and Personal Care magazine, honour the region's beauty innovators, changemakers and unsung heroes who deserve recognition for driving scientific excellence. Jin-Oh Park is the President & CEO of Korean cosmetic ingredient maker Daebong LS

The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry awards, a collaboration between in-cosmetics Asia and Personal Care magazine, honour the region's beauty innovators, changemakers and unsung heroes who deserve recognition for driving scientific excellence. Martha Tilaar is the founder of Martha Tilaar Group.

The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry awards, a collaboration between in-cosmetics Asia and Personal Care magazine, honour the region's beauty innovators, changemakers and unsung heroes who deserve recognition for driving scientific excellence. Yoshiaki Okabe is chief marketing & innovation officer of Shiseido.

The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry awards, a collaboration between in-cosmetics Asia and Personal Care magazine, honour the region's beauty innovators, changemakers and unsung heroes who deserve recognition for driving scientific excellence. Dr Alain Khaiat is President of Singapore-based SEERS Consulting

As mineral sunscreens become more widely adopted, ensuring accurate SPF testing methodologies becomes increasingly urgent. Refining in vitro SPF testing will allow for a more accurate and fair assessment of ZnO-based sunscreen efficacy, as Solabia explains

The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry awards, a collaboration between in-cosmetics Asia and Personal Care magazine, honour the region's beauty innovators, changemakers and unsung heroes who deserve recognition for driving scientific excellence. Danilo Lambino is the founder of Australian formulation consultancy Formulae 8

The 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry awards, a collaboration between in-cosmetics Asia and Personal Care magazine, honour the region's beauty innovators, changemakers and unsung heroes who deserve recognition for driving scientific excellence. Gaurav Datta is the global marketing vice-president of Unilever

Geltor describes in vitro and ex vivo studies that demonstrate how a biodesigned recombinant elastin registered as sh-polypeptide-50, significantly stimulates the endogenous synthesis of key extracellular matrix components