Science, R&D
Science spotlight: Jamu, a “sleeping giant” in global beauty
Jamu, Indonesia’s traditional use of herbal remedies for medicinal and health purposes can be considered a sleeping giant for global...
Oral care innovation: PerioTrap toothpaste targets periodontal pathogens
Scientists from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany’s applied research organization, have developed a toothpaste that selectively targets...
Kao seeks to decode how 400 human olfactory receptors react to stimuli
Kao’s Sensory Science Research Laboratory has created a technology that interprets how human cells react to odorant molecules. Called...
Beauty must advance skincare science in the longevity field, says L’Oréal
Global beauty major L’Oréal is heavily invested in advancing skincare research and data on longevity, saying there is a distinct need for...
Global experts to headline Well-Ageing Conference at in-cosmetics Asia 2025
Following its successful 2024 debut, in-cosmetics Asia will present its cosmetic science conference with a new Well-Ageing theme, held in...
UV rays are responsible for over 80% of global melanoma cases, says WHO agency
Cutaneous melanoma, a form of skin cancer that is on the rise but largely preventable, is linked to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in more...
Gattefossé and Ambiotis explore the role of pro-resolving lipids in skin aging
In search of a more integrative approach to skin aging, the two companies have joined forces to investigate a previously underexplored...
The dermocosmetics boom: Misinformation still a ’big issue’ for industry
Professional skincare brands must reinforce education around formulations and ingredients to tackle the ongoing waves of misinformation...
Skin Longevity: Staying beautiful and comfortable in one’s skin despite age
Skin longevity has become a major research topic in cosmetics. The skin, a key organ of our body, is also the most visible indicator of...
IFSCC 2025: Towards high-performance, objectifiable and objectivated cosmetics
Organized by the Société Française de Cosmétologie (SFC) and supported by major names in the international cosmetics industry, the 2025...
