Science, R&D
Study takes step towards a pill able to turn white fat into brown fat
Of course it won’t provide the numerous health benefits of exercise, but researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) have...
Bee propolis offers hope for hair regrowth: study
Propolis, a resinous mixture from botanical origin that bees use as a sealant and to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth in their hives,...
DSM quantifies stratum corneum variations in different skin ethnicities
Hydration and barrier function and thickness and repair capacity of facial stratum corneum partially vary according to skin ethnicities,...
World’s oldest people share no genetic secrets: study
After having sequenced the genome of about twenty supercentenarians, among the world’s oldest people, researchers from the Stanford...
IFSCC 2014: The cosmetics industry takes to "omics" sciences
From the genome to anti-aging creams, “omics” sciences invited themselves at the 28th congress of the International Federation of...
Clinical analysis: The value of quantitative measures in cosmetics
How to measure the effects of a cosmetic formula or simply of a given active? Among the many solutions available, the high resolution...
Hydration, barrier function and tissue structures on the programme of the IFSCC 2014 Congress
A few weeks before the start of the congress organised by the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), which...
Reconstructed custom skin models for cosmetic assessments
LabSkin Creations, a young company specialized in the assessment of cosmetic ingredients and skin care products is planning to propose...
Sensory 2014: emotion, the key factor of marketing success?
Since it was created by the Cosmetic Valley, the Sensory congress has been considering emotions and the sensory from a global standpoint....
"Research in cosmetology is going beyond the borders of the cosmetic sector," Claudie Willemin, SFC
The 28th International Congress of the IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) will take place in Paris from...